About the Programme

The Biology Major covers the living world, from molecules to ecosystems, building up-to-date knowledge and practical skills in areas that are at the forefront of modern Biology and of relevance to the Caribbean. The flexibility of the programme caters to individual interests and career goals.

What Will I Study?

You will :

• Develop an appreciation for and knowledge of the living world.
• Become a creative, problem-solver and critical thinker in the laboratory, field and classroom.
• Acquire knowledge and practical skills in areas that are at the forefront of modern Biology and relevant to the Caribbean.
• Develop transferable skills widely applicable to various careers.

Facilities and Resources

• A wide range of analytical instruments
• Our affiliate, Andromeda Botanic Gardens
• The Barbados Herbarium of the University of the West Indies

Research

Our Department does research in several areas of Biological Sciences especially in Biochemistry, Ecology and Microbiology. Some of our focus organisms include

• Endemic plants
• Endangered sea turtles
• Endemic geckos
• Key groups of reef fishes such as the parrotfishes

Our Department includes a Pew Marine Fellow, we host The Barbados Sea Turtle Project and an on-line Plants of the Eastern Caribbean database.
 
 

Career Opportunities

Typical careers:

• Quality assurance officer
• Environmental officer
• Science teacher
• Biosafety officer
• Health care sales representative
• Horticulturist
• Research scientist

Continue on to postgraduate programmes in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Fisheries, Food Science, Forensics, Plant Pathology, and other areas of applied Biology.

Why Study in Barbados

Our degree is internationally recognized with our graduates going on to do postgraduate work at universities worldwide. We offer a quality learning environment with small class sizes taught by full-time, international faculty in an unbeatable, safe tropical setting.

We welcome local, international and regional students.

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