MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) & MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc.) IN BIOLOGY

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1 MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) & MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc.) IN BIOLOGY CONTACT INFORMATION Northern Caribbean University Mandeville, Jamaica, W.I. Telephone: (876) /2077/2063 Fax: (876) Website:

2 Instructions for Preparing Official Application Documents NCU welcomes you as an applicant to the Master of Public Health (MPH)/ Master of Science (MSc.) in Biology. All documents are to be filled out completely and legibly. You are responsible to request transcripts and other official documents to be sent directly to the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. Here are a few suggestions to help to expedite this process: 1. You should fill out all information asked for on the Application Form. Be sure to print your full legal name legibly and use this name hereafter at NCU. 2. Northern Caribbean University needs certified or official copies of your complete college or university academic records in order to process your application promptly. Your records should list each subject you studied and the grade; mark, or other evidence indicating that you have completed the subject. The records must be sent directly from the institution issuing them to the Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences. 3. Your documents should include certified copies of any diplomas or degrees you have received (uncertified photocopies are not acceptable and cannot be used to process your application). 4. You will need to write a Statement of Purpose related to this programme and secure two recommendations. 5. An application fee of US$30 or its equivalent must accompany your application. Please remember that you can help us process your application promptly and efficiently if you collect all material at one time, and fill out all documents completely. Mailing Address: Dean, Natural and Applied Sciences Northern Caribbean University Mandeville, Jamaica, W.I. MISSION STATEMENT Northern Caribbean University a Seventh-day Adventist institution Has as its mission Quality Christ-centered education Achieved through academic excellence, social interaction, physical and spiritual development and a strong work ethic, thereby fitting each student for committed professional service to country and to God.

3 Application for Matriculation Master of Science in Biology Master of Public Health 2. Other names 3. Former Surname (if any) 4. Date of Birth 5. Title (Dr. Mr. Ms etc.) 6. Sex (Please tick) Male Female 7. Marital Status (Please tick) Single Married 8. Country of birth 9. Parish & country of permanent residence 10. Nationality 11. (a) Permanent Home Address Telephone No (b) Correspondence Address (if different) Telephone No. 12. Religious Preference Fax No. 13. PROGRAMME DATA I plan to begin: [ ] September [ ] January [ ] 2006 [ ] 2007 [ ] 2008 College or Universities Attended: List last, first Institution/Address Duration/Degree Earned

4 PLEASE READ AND SIGN: In asking for admission to Northern Caribbean University, I voluntarily agree to uphold the ideals, standards and regulations set forth by the University and to respect the principles and traditions it upholds. Signature Date NOTICE: Any omission of information could delay your acceptance. ALL application materials must be sent directly to the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Accepted Date Denied Date I.D. number: Status: [ ] Regular [ ] Low GPA [ ] Provisional [ ] Pre-requisite Courses [ ] Partial Transcript [ ] Other [ ] Undergraduate Deficiencies

5 GRADUATE EVALUATION FORM Name of Applicant: (Type or print) Degree program for which application has been made: TO THE APPLICANT: Provide information requested above. Then take or mail this evaluation form to a person who knows you well (teacher, pastor, employer). Urge them to return these forms to us immediately, since your application will not be processed until the required evaluations are received by our office. TO THE RESPONDENT: In order to evaluate the applicant s fitness for graduate study, it is necessary to gather certain information. The applicant considers that you are in a position to make judgements of value regarding his/her abilities to pursue successfully a graduate program. Please rate this applicant in comparison with other persons you know of similar age and status. Because we need your candid appraisal, every effort will be made within the law to maintain confidentiality. This evaluation form will be used for admission purposes only, and therefore will not be available for inspection afterwards. Kindly return this form today in order to expedite the evaluation of this candidate s application. Thank you for your cooperation. EVALUATION: A. How long and between what dates have you known this applicant? B. In what capacity have you know this applicant? C. Check the category representing your evaluation of this applicant, with respect to each of the points listed. No Basis for Response Superior Above Average Average Below Average Inferior 1. SCHOLARLY ABILITY 2. PRACTICAL INTELLIGENCE (possesses common sense and judgement) 3. CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY 4. DEPENDABILITY (personal and professional) 5. INTER-PERSONAL RELATIONS (cooperative, considerate, perspective) 6. EMOTIONAL STABILITY (self-controlled, self-confident) 7. LEDARSHIP (demonstrates courage, possesses initiative, inspires confidence) 8. ORGANIZATIONAL ABILITY 9. ABILITY IN ORAL EXPRESSION * 10. ABILITY IN WRITTEN EXPRESSION * * For applicants whose first language is not English, please comment further regarding your judgment of the applicant s proficiency in the use of English: D. SUMMARY: Please indicate by checking the appropriate category, your judgement regarding this applicant s promise as a candidate for a graduate degree: E. FURTHER COMMENTS (If necessary, attach a sheet with more elaborate remarks): Signature: Date: Print Name: School or Business: Official Position: Address:

6 GRADUATE EVALUATION FORM Name of Applicant: (Type or print) Degree program for which application has been made: TO THE APPLICANT: Provide information requested above. Then take or mail this evaluation form to a person who knows you well (teacher, pastor, employer). Urge them to return these forms to us immediately, since your application will not be processed until the required evaluations are received by our office. TO THE RESPONDENT: In order to evaluate the applicant s fitness for graduate study, it is necessary to gather certain information. The applicant considers that you are in a position to make judgements of value regarding his/her abilities to pursue successfully a graduate program. Please rate this applicant in comparison with other persons you know of similar age and status. Because we need your candid appraisal, every effort will be made within the law to maintain confidentiality. This evaluation form will be used for admission purposes only, and therefore will not be available for inspection afterwards. Kindly return this form today in order to expedite the evaluation of this candidate s application. Thank you for your cooperation. EVALUATION: D. How long and between what dates have you known this applicant? E. In what capacity have you know this applicant? F. Check the category representing your evaluation of this applicant, with respect to each of the points listed. No Basis for Response Superior Above Average Average Below Average Inferior 1. SCHOLARLY ABILITY 2. PRACTICAL INTELLIGENCE (possesses common sense and judgement) 3. CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY 4. DEPENDABILITY (personal and professional) 5. INTER-PERSONAL RELATIONS (cooperative, considerate, perspective) 6. EMOTIONAL STABILITY (self-controlled, self-confident) 7. LEDARSHIP (demonstrates courage, possesses initiative, inspires confidence) 8. ORGANIZATIONAL ABILITY 9. ABILITY IN ORAL EXPRESSION * 10. ABILITY IN WRITTEN EXPRESSION * * For applicants whose first language is not English, please comment further regarding your judgment of the applicant s proficiency in the use of English: D. SUMMARY: Please indicate by checking the appropriate category, your judgement regarding this applicant s promise as a candidate for a graduate degree: E. FURTHER COMMENTS (If necessary, attach a sheet with more elaborate remarks): Signature: Date: Print Name: School or Business: Official Position: Address:

7 Position or jobs held during the past ten years: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FORM EMPLOYING ORGANIZATION TITLE OR OFFICE PLACE DATES IF MORE SPACE IS NEEDED, CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM OR USE SECOND SHEET. Special projects (including published books or articles) undertaken in connection with your vocation, profession or previous studies: IF MORE SPACE IS NEEDED, CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM OR USE SECOND SHEET. APPLICANT S SIGNATURE: DATE:

8 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Please submit in writing (hand writing), a clear statement of your objectives for seeking this degree and a proposal of how you plan to relate the information received to meeting your personal, professional, and academic goals. PLEASE PRINT NAME DATE SIGNATURE IF MORE SPACE IS NEEDED, CONTINUE ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM OR USE SECOND SHEET.

9 REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF CREDIT A copy of this form is to be filled out by the applicant and forwarded to the registrar(s) of each institution where the individual took undergraduate and/or graduate course work. DATE: The Registrar Name of Institution Address I am making application to attend Northern Caribbean University. Please forward an official copy of my transcript(s) showing my baccalaureate degree (or a partial transcript if still in college), post graduate or graduate course work to: Dean, Natural and Applied Sciences Northern Caribbean University Mandeville, Jamaica, W.I. Signature Print name as it appears on record Birthdate / /. day month year Address

10 CURRICULUM FOR THE MPH PROGRAM PUBLIC HEALTH CORE REQUIREMENTS All students in the Public Health Programme are expected to develop an understanding of the areas of knowledge basic to public health. This is accomplished by including the following courses or their equivalent in each degree programme: Public Health Core Courses (19 Credits) Credits PUHC 501 Health Behavior Change 3 PUHC 504 Principles of Epidemiology I 3 PUHC 509 Principles of Environmental Health 3 PUHC 512 Principles of Administration in Public Health 3 PUHC 550 Biostatistics I 3 PUHC 589 Philosophy of Public Health 1 GSED 500 Foundations of Christian Education 3 Epidemiology Track 1. Medical Epidemiology Track 2. Research Epidemiology 52 Credits 57 Credits Students who opt for Track 2 must do 5 credits of PUHE 560: Field Practicum in addition to requirements for Track 1. Public Health Epidemiology Courses (52/57 Credits) PUHE 510 Principles of Epidemiology II 3 PUHE 512 Multivariate Modeling I Epidemiology 1 PUHE 515 Clinical Trials 3 PUHE 516 Epidemiologic Methods in Outcomes Research and

11 Continuous Quality Improvement 3 PUHE 520 Grant and Proposal Writing 2 PUHE 522 Biostatistics II 3 PUHE 557 Research Data Management 2 PUHE 560 Field Practicum (Track 2 ONLY) 5 PUHE 564 Survey and Advanced Research Methods 3 PUHE 565 Epidemiology of Cancer 3 PUHE 566 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease 3 PUHE 600 Research I 2 Electives Track 1, Track 2 5 Public Health Nutrition Courses (57 Credits) PUHN 510 Advanced Public Health Nutrition 3 PUHN 517 Advanced Nutrition I: carbohydrates and lipids 3 PUHN 518 Advanced Nutrition II: Proteins, Vitamins and Minerals 3 PUHN 520 Grant and Proposal Writing 3 PUHN 525 Nutrition Policy, Programmes and Service 3 PUHN 528 Seminar: Seventh Day Adventist Philosophy of Nutrition 1 PUHN 534 Maternal and Child Nutrition 3 PUHN 536 Programme Planning and Evaluation 3 PUHN 538 Principles of Nutritional Education 3 PUHN 545 Clinical Nutrition 3 PUHN 560 Practicum 4(60-80 hrs) Electives 6 Electives (Choose six (6) credits) BIOL 500 Principles of Pathology 3 ENVR 501 Environmental Health 3 ENVR 502 Environmental Management 3 PUHN 510 Nutrition and Aging 3 BIOL 519,520Endocrinology I, II 3, 3

12 CURRICULUM FOR THE MSc. IN BIOLOGY PROGRAM COURSES FOR THE MSc. PROGRAMME The following constitutes the curriculum for the Master of Science degree in Biology. Microbiology Track 21 Credits BIOL 498 Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 504 Graduate Seminar 1 BIOL 560 Environmental Microbiology 4 BIOL 530 Pathogenic Microbiology 4 CHEM 501, 502 Biochemistry I, II 4, 4 Molecular Biology Track 21 Credits BIOL 498 Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 504 Graduate Seminar 1 CHEM 501, 502 Biochemistry I, II 4, 4 Graduate Biology Courses 8 Elective Courses Credits BIOL 496 Cell Biology-Histology 4 BIOL 509 Animal Diversity 3 BIOL 519, 520 Endocrinology I, II 3, 3 BIOL 600 Food Microbiology 4 BIOL 610 Biotechnology 4 BIOL 500 Principles of Pathology 3 BIOL 622 Special Topics in Biology 1-2 BIOL 690 Research Thesis 1-6

13 Environmental Tract (thesis and non-thesis options) 26 Credit CHEM 501 Biochemistry I 4 BIOL 504 Graduate Seminar 1 BIOL 580 Environment & Resource Economics 3 BIOL 585 Conservation Principles & Practices 3 BIOL 598 Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 608 Research Methods 2 BIOL 630 Global Environmental Process 3 BIOL 650 Statistical Methods 3 BIOL 690 Research Thesis 1-6 GSED 500 Foundations of Christian Education 3 All full time students must carry no less than nine (9) credits per semester * For Thesis Option only. Elective Courses BIOL 512 Environmental Science Seminar 1 BIOL 522 Environmental Health 3 BIOL 540 Population Dynamics 3 BIOL 560 Environmental Microbiology 4 BIOL 602 Water Resource Management 4 BIOL 608 Research Methods 2 BIOL 620 Environmental Law & Policies 3