{"id":10,"date":"2018-06-26T10:03:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/programmes\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T19:20:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T23:20:24","slug":"programmes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container-fluid page-wrapper\">\n<section>\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">Programmes<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgrm-section-preamble\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"513\" data-start=\"79\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"83\">Faculty of Science and Technology (FST)<\/strong> is a vibrant academic community, bringing together more than <strong data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"188\">60 faculty members<\/strong>, over <strong data-end=\"239\" data-start=\"217\">50 dedicated staff<\/strong>, and a dynamic student body of more than <strong data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"281\">1,050 undergraduate and postgraduate students<\/strong>. We offer a broad range of programmes across multiple scientific disciplines, designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today&rsquo;s fast-evolving world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"515\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to our undergraduate degrees, the Faculty offers a variety of <strong data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"589\">postgraduate opportunities<\/strong> through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/gradstudies\/programmes\/programmes-listed-by-faculty.aspx\">School for Graduate Studies and Research<\/a><\/strong>, including <strong data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"688\">MSc., MPhil., and PhD. programmes<\/strong> tailored for advanced study and research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"766\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">We also offer exciting <strong data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"789\">undergraduate joint degree programmes<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Resources\/Undergraduate-Programmes-Info\/List-of-FST-Undergraduate-Progammes-offered-with-the-Faculty-of-Social-Sciences.pdf\">Faculty of Social Sciences<\/a> <\/strong>and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Resources\/Undergraduate-Programmes-Info\/List-of-FST-Undergraduate-Progammes-offered-with-the-Faculty-of-Humanities-and-Education.pdf\">Faculty of Humanities and Education<\/a><\/strong>, allowing students to explore interdisciplinary fields and expand their academic horizons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1028\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">For full details on our programmes, including joint majors, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025-2026-FST-HANDBOOK.pdf?lang=en-GB\"><strong>Faculty Handbook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<section class=\"col-md-6 faculty-programmes\">\n<div class=\"faculty-programme-card\">\n<div id=\"faculty-ugrad-programme-card\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025-2026-FST-HANDBOOK.pdf?lang=en-GB\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Undergraduate&nbsp;<br \/>\nProgrammes<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faculty-programme-description\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"79\">At the undergraduate level, the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) offers a wide range of <strong data-end=\"188\" data-start=\"168\">BSc. programmes<\/strong> covering all major scientific disciplines. Many of our foundational first-year courses are also delivered at partner Tertiary Level Colleges in <strong data-end=\"358\" data-start=\"333\">Antigua and St. Lucia<\/strong>, broadening access to high-quality science education across the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"432\">Students have the flexibility to pursue a <strong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"474\">single or double major<\/strong>, tailoring their academic experience to suit their interests and career goals. Currently, the Faculty proudly serves a vibrant community of approximately <strong data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"655\">1,000+ undergraduate students<\/strong>, the majority of whom are enrolled full-time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"735\">Through a longstanding partnership with the <strong data-end=\"839\" data-start=\"779\">Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH)<\/strong>, we also offer a specialized <strong data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"869\">Major in Meteorology<\/strong> within the BSc. degree, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in this critical and evolving field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"col-md-6 faculty-programmes\">\n<div class=\"faculty-programme-card\">\n<div id=\"faculty-pgrad-programme-card\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\">\n<div editable=\"rich\">\n<h1>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.cavehill.uwi.edu\/fst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Students-Central-Hub\/FINAL-COPY-FST-Postgraduate-Students-Handbook-for-the-2025-2026-Academic-Year.pdf?lang=en-GB\">Postgraduate&nbsp;<br \/>\nProgammes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faculty-programme-description\">\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"79\">The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) offers two (2) distinct pathways for postgraduate study, designed to meet a wide range of academic and professional goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"237\">Our <strong data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"241\">taught Master&rsquo;s (MSc.) programmes<\/strong> focus on specialized training and practical skill development, preparing graduates for leadership roles in their fields. For those interested in advanced academic research and scientific careers, we offer <strong data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"483\">MPhil and PhD degrees<\/strong>, which provide opportunities for in-depth research under the guidance of our experienced academic staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"795\" data-start=\"615\">Among our flagship taught programmes is the well-established <strong data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"676\">MSc. in Natural Resource and Environmental Management (NAREM)<\/strong>, which allows students to specialize in one (1) of four (4) key areas:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"796\">\n<li data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"796\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"798\">Tropical Coastal and Marine Resource Management<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"848\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"850\">Climate Change<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"867\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"869\">Water Resource Management<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"897\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"899\">Land Management and Environmental Resilience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"947\">We also offer an <strong data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"964\">MSc. in Information Technology<\/strong>, with specialized streams in:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<ul data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1028\">\n<li data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1028\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1030\">Enterprise Systems<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1051\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1053\">Mobile Applications<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1075\">\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1077\">Web Development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1096\">Additionally, students seeking a shorter programme can pursue the <strong data-end=\"1212\" data-start=\"1162\">Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1215\">In 2014, the Faculty expanded its postgraduate offerings with the introduction of the <strong data-end=\"1321\" data-start=\"1301\">MSc. in Biosafety<\/strong>, addressing the growing demand for expertise in this critical area of environmental and biological protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-block\" editable=\"rich\">\n<p data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1434\">These programmes reflect our commitment to advancing knowledge, building technical expertise, and preparing graduates to meet the region&rsquo;s and the world&rsquo;s evolving scientific challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<section>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Programmes The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) is a vibrant academic community, bringing together more than 60 faculty members, over 50 dedicated staff, and a dynamic student body of more than 1,050 undergraduate and postgraduate students. 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