• M.Phil.and Ph.D. degrees are awarded by thesis. Candidates are required to have either a first or second class honours degree in a related subject for entry into the Master of Philosophy programme. A first or upper second class honours degree and an approved Master’s degree in an appropriate field are required for a candidate to be eligible for admission into the Ph.D programme. The determination of acceptance into these programmes is also based upon the candidate’s research proposal and adequate facilities for the particular work.Candidates will be required to pass several postgraduate taught courses up to twelve credits.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)Degree

• The minimum period of registration for the M.Phil is two years full time, and three years for part-time. It consists largely of work on a research topic which is examined by a thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Degree

• APh.D candidate will pursue research over a minimum of three calendar years as afull-time student or four years as a part-time student. The Ph.D thesis should make a distinctive contribution to the content and advancement of knowledge inthe field of environmental management and show evidence of originality.

Before applying to the M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes,candidates should contact the Director of the Programme to discuss theirproposed topic before submitting an application . Email: environment@uwimona.edu.jm