REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL INFO GUIDE

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1 Experience UWI 2012/ REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL INFO GUIDE

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3 WELCOME TO UWI STA There is nothing like the on-campus university experience and there is no university campus quite like ours! That s why each year we welcome hundreds of students from all over the world to UWI St. Augustine, from as close as the Caribbean and Latin America and as far as Africa, Asia and Australia. PAGE 3

4 WELCOME TO UWI STA Am I a REGIONAL Student? Am I an INTERNATIONAL Student? UWI receives direct financial support from 16 Caribbean countries: Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, The British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago. If you are a national of any of these countries you may qualify for special concessions and funding at UWI! All non Trinidad and Tobago students are considered international students at the UWI and are provided with the appropriate services/facilities to ease their UWI experience. Students who are not nationals of any of the 16 countries listed above are considered part of our international student community. This includes students from Guyana, Martinique, Suriname, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada etc. UWI has exchange programmes with more than 60 tertiary institutions around the world! To find your place in the sun on the UWI St. Augustine Campus, visit Dual Citizenship Students with dual citizenship MUST also submit documentary evidence in support of the status under which you wish to be considered. You would not be permitted to change citizenship status after an offer of a place has been made and accepted. PAGE 4

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7 Enjoy the perks Most regional governments provide special funding for students attending the UWI. Regional students are refunded money paid for their first passage to and final passage from the campus country. Regional students can compete for a scholarship from the University UWI St. Augustine conducts a special orientation programme just for new regional and international students that starts with greeting you on your arrival at Piarco International the airport! Our study abroad/exchange programme allows students to pursue courses and earn degree credits at another UWI campus or one of 60 university partners in North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia and soon to be, the middle east in the USA, Canada, UK and the non-commonwealth Caribbean. Our graduates can choose to do postgraduate programmes at the UWI or at other top universities around the world. Earn a world class degree from a university respected internationally for both its scholarship and its service to the Caribbean and the world The University of the West Indies. This Info Guide provides specific information for regional and international students applying to the UWI. For information on our programmes, request a copy of our Experience UWI flyer, our Viewbook, or visit us online at PAGE 7

8 Just for YOU at UWI! FREE HEALTH SERVICES There are health services on campus, including a pharmacy and all registered students are included in a special health plan that includes emergency treatment at nearby private institutions. SPECIAL RATES ON COMPUTERS Students at the St. Augustine Campus can purchase new desktop and laptop computers at special reduced rates through the Campus IT Service Department (CITS), which also assists with maintenance and anti-virus software. WIRELESS INTERNET ON CAMPUS All registered students have free wireless internet access on the campus. Interact with lecturers, do research, your family back at home or share your UWI experience with friends and family on facebook. You re only a click away! SHUTTLE SERVICE Some classes are held off the main campus but usually within walking distance. The University operates a shuttle service along routes around the main campus as well as to other satellite locations including areas where there are significant numbers of students in off-campus accommodations. GET YOUR GAME ON The St. Augustine campus boasts some of the finest sporting facilities in the Englishspeaking Caribbean, including tennis courts, swimming pool, indoor and outdoor courts, cricket nets and sporting fields. There is a wellequipped gym with qualified trainers always on duty and gym membership is available to all students at a nominal fee. PAGE 8

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11 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Our campus is centrally located, less than 30 minutes drive from the airport to the east, less than an hour from the capital Port of Spain in the West and close to shopping malls, small stores, groceries, pharmacies and public and private hospitals. Here s some more of what you can find both on and off campus... ON CAMPUS Choose from fresh fruit, vegetarian meals, fast food, bar-b-que, a coffee shop and of course, some of the country s popular traditional dishes including pelau, calalloo, roti and doubles. There is always something to do, see and experience concerts, plays, performances, exhibitions, sports and yes, parties. Join the UWI Hiking Club to experience any of the several nature trails and parks scattered throughout the islands. OFF CAMPUS There are a number of eating places either within walking distance or willing to deliver! Movie theatres and multiplexes across Trinidad show the latest releases while smaller spaces have occasional screenings of independent or locally produced films. There are also indoor and outdoor performance spaces. In Trinidad & Tobago, there are cultural and religious festivals throughout the year which are celebrated as national events and people of all backgrounds are encouraged to take part! Some of the more popular celebrations are the Hindu festival of lights Divali, the Muslim festival - Hosea and the annual Carnival which takes place usually between February and March. Inter-Campus Games are held every two years so join a team and you could get the chance to travel to another campus territory! PAGE 11

12 General University Admission Requirements Each faculty and even particular programmes have specific admission requirements but each student is required to fulfill the general criteria below for their application to be considered by The University. For more faculty or programme-specific information, please see our Undergraduate Prospectus. English-Speaking Caribbean/British Qualifications Passes in five (5) subjects of which at least two (2) must be at the CAPE/GCE A-level while the remainder may be an acceptable pass in CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSE examinations OR Two 2-unit CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination) OR Six (6) CAPE units including Caribbean Studies and Communications Studies OR Associate Degrees from approved Caribbean Tertiary Level Institutions with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 and above. Some Faculties/ programmes may require a higher GPA OR Overall professional and/or academic achievements of persons over age 21, who do not fall within any of the categories above. Canadian Qualifications An overall grade of at least 60%, in any of the following: The Ontario Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma (OSSHGD) awarded after Grade 13, OR The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) awarded after Grade 12 since June 1986, (faculty specific requirements apply) US Qualifications An acceptable high school transcript [Grade 12] with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus an acceptable SAT I score (minimum of 1700), plus a minimum of two 2 SAT II subjects at a score of 500 or above OR Successful completion of Advanced Placement Courses or the International Baccalaureate programme. An acceptable high school transcript [Grade 12] with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and an acceptable SAT I score (minimum of 1500). Other International The French OR the International Baccalaureate; The German Abitur PAGE 12

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15 English Language Requirement Study Abroad & Student Exchanges If your first language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that your competency in English is adequate. You should have: scored a minimum total of 6.5 on the University of Cambridge IELTS (International English Language Testing System) OR scored a minimum of 500 (paper-based ) or 82* (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) * Note: Breakdown Minimum Score Writing 22 Reading 20 Listening 20 Speaking 20 Experience the world, gain unique academic knowledge and personal growth through a range of student exchange and study abroad partnerships that are currently available to UWI Students. These options are available after completion of your first 1st year and to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Exchanges are available at some 60 universities and institutions worldwide. Credits gained through the Study Abroad/Exchange programme are applied to your UWI degree. Scholarships and other forms of financial aid are available for student exchange / study abroad opportunities. For information contact: The International Office in the Student Administration Building (2 nd Floor) or visit PAGE 15

16 Financing Your UWI ARE YOU FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES? Antigua & Barbuda The Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda The British Virgin Islands Dominica Grenada Jamaica Montserrat St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent & The Grenadines Trinidad & Tobago REFUND OF PASSAGE! Full-time students from these countries are also entitled to a REFUND of both their First Passage and final Return Passage. Passage includes a baggage allowance up to the cost of 10 kilos overweight. FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FUNDING! If you are a citizen of any of the above countries and currently reside outside of that territory, whether in or out of the Caribbean, contact your nearest embassy/ consulate or the relevant government agency to find out if you qualify for government funding at UWI! GOVERNMENT FUNDED TUITION! Students from these countries pay only a portion of the economic cost of most of our programmes! PAGE 16

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18 Financing Your UWI WHAT IF I DON T QUALIFY? Then the following fees apply: Faculty of Medical Sciences (Trinidad and Tobago Nationals Only) TT$ DVM, DDS 75,000 MBBS (Yrs I V) 71,000 Nursing 41,800 Pharmacy 20,900 Nationals of Contributing Countries US$ MBBS Pre-Clinical (Yrs I III) 18,000 MBBS Clinical (Yrs IV and V) 22,000 Students enrolled in the Faculty of Medical Sciences do not pay fees on a per credit basis. Compulsory Fees (All faculties) TT$865 DVM Pre-Clinical (Yrs I III) 20,000 DVM Clinical (Yrs IV and V) 24,000 DDS Pre-Clinical (Yrs I and II) 20,000 DDS Clinical (Yrs III - V) 24,000 Pharmacy 7,150 Nursing 7,150 Notes: The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees during your programme of study. PAGE 18

19 Financing Your UWI STUDENTS FROM NON-CONTRIBUTING COUNTRIES eg. Guyana, Martinique, Suriname, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada etc. The following fees apply: PER CREDIT US$ Faculty of Engineering 410 Faculty of Humanities & Education 335 Faculty of Law 310 Faculty of Science & Agriculture 290 Faculty of Social Sciences 335 Notes: The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees during your programme of study. Faculty of Medical Sciences Full Time Fees US$ MBBS Pre-Clinical (Yrs I III) 21,000 MBBS Clinical (Yrs IV and V) 25,000 DVM Pre-Clinical (Yrs I III) 23,000 DVM Clinical (Yrs IV and V) 27,000 DDS Pre-Clinical (Yrs I and II) 23,000 DDS Clinical (Yrs III - V) 27,000 Pharmacy 7,150 Nursing 7,150 Compulsory Fees (All faculties) TT$865 Notes: The fees quoted above are given as a guide only, and represent the tuition fees as of June 2011 The fees above are for full-time students. Students interested in taking specific classes can enrol under the categories of specially admitted or occasional. For information on which fee structure applies to your needs, contact Student Accounts (Bursary) or the Admissions Office. PAGE 19

20 Scholarships and Bursaries Scholarships and Bursaries are offered to nationals of English-speaking Caribbean countries. Awards are made primarily on academic merit but some bursaries are based on financial need. Get more info at: edu/resources/documents/ ScholarshipBursariesBooklet.pdf Download an application form at: financial/schol_appforms.asp UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Open to students from the following countries: Antigua & Barbuda The Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda The British Virgin Islands Dominica Grenada Jamaica Montserrat St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent & The Grenadines Trinidad & Tobago UWI Scholarships are awarded annually, through an application and selection process. Find out more online at financial/open_scholarship WORK/STUDY PROGRAMME Registered students may apply to work for a few hours each week in various departments of The University, such as the Bookshop, Library, and the Administration Office. Just sign up with the Student Advisory Services to participate in this programme! PAGE 20

21 HOUSING There is a variety of student accommodation available both on and off campus. Students interested in on-campus accommodation are advised to apply for a Hall of Residence when applying for admission to the University. Priority is given to first-year students. For further information on living on hall, visit residence. For more on off-campus accommodation visit edu/oasis/login.asp Notes: The fees quoted above are given as a guide only, and represent the tuition fees as of June 2011 Prices do not include refundable caution fees. Off-campus accommodation can range in price from TT$1500 to TT$3000 per month. Hall Fees in Per Year in TT$ Canada Hall $8,630 (single) Joyce Gibson-Inniss Hall $11,970 (single) Milner Hall Old Wing: $7,680 (double) Postgraduate: $9,960 (single) New Wing: $9,960 (double) Postgraduate: $15,470 (single) Trinity Hall $8,630 (double) $9,390 (double superior) $10,340 (Single) Sir Arthur Lewis Hall $11,400 (double) $15,200 (single) $17,100 (double ensuite) $23,750 (studio) $28,500 (1 bedroom apartment) PAGE 21

22 Quick Tips Visa Info Citizens of the following countries do not require entry visas to enter Trinidad and Tobago: CARICOM countries EXCEPT Haiti. European Union (EU) countries EXCEPT the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia British Commonwealth countries EXCEPT Australia, Cameroon, India, Mozambique, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Uganda What to wear/ What to bring If you re new to the Caribbean, please note that although daily temperatures can reach up to 34 C (93.2 F) swim-wear is for the pool and beach only! Light cotton clothing is the norm but bring a light coat or cardigan to take the chill off the air-conditioning in the classrooms and the library! For the most up-to-date visa information please visit: Before travelling ensure that you have: Passport (must be valid for at least one year from the date of entry into Trinidad & Tobago) Student s visa (you should make arrangements in your home country for a student visa) Valid Certificate of Vaccination, Yellow Fever inoculation and Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunisation (MMR). PAGE 22

23 Quick Contacts Mrs. Patricia Brown, Assistant Registrar-Recruitment & Enrolment Student Affairs (Admissions) Tel: (868) ext Mr. Nigel Bradshaw, Student Recruitment Officer (UG) Tel: (868) ext Mrs Mary Balbirsingh, Accountant Students and Receivables, The Bursary Tel: ext Ms Deirdre Charles, Director, Student Advisory Services Tel: (868) exts , International Students Only: The International Office 2 nd Floor, Student Administration Building Website: Skype ID: UWI-STA-IO Mr. Sharan Singh - Director, The International Office Tel: (868) ext , (868) sharan.singh@sta.uwi.edu Mrs. Marcia McDonald-Howard - Student Mobility Coordinator Tel: (868) ext marcia.mcdonald-howard@sta.uwi.edu Quick Links Find out more about UWI and all 4 campuses Find out more about the UWI St. Augustine campus Find out about what s been happening on campus Find out what s happening on campus NOW! PAGE 23

24 APPLICATIONS How to apply? Online (free) Visit wheretostart for more information on submitting an online application. On paper (fee attached) Downloaded an application form at When should I apply? First Degrees (Full Time) - on or before January 15 of the year in which you seek entry. Evening University, Certificates and Diplomas - on or before March 30 of the year in which you seek entry. University Admission (Matriculation) Requirements: i. Passes in five (5) subjects including at least two (2) CAPE/GCE A-levels. The remainder may be an acceptable pass in CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSE examinations or approved equivalent qualifications. The following are acceptable: Two 2-unit CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination) Six (6) CAPE units including Caribbean Studies and Communications Studies ii. iii. Associate degrees from approved Caribbean tertiary level institutions with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and above. {Some faculties may require a higher GPA] Degrees from any university recognised by the Board for Undergraduate Studies. iv. Overall professional and/or academic achievements of persons over age 21, who do not fall within any of the categories above. v. An acceptable high school transcript [Grade 12] with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus an acceptable SAT I score (minimum of 1700) plus a minimum of two (2) SAT II subjects at a score of 500 or above and successful completion of Advanced Placement Courses or the International Baccalaureate programme. vi. An acceptable high school transcript [Grade 12] with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and an acceptable SAT I score (minimum of 1500). Applicants may be required to attend for an interview PAGE 24

25 CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAMME NOTE FT= Full Time PT= Part Time E=Evening Unless otherwise specified, all programmes are offered Full Time. Visit to download the latest Faculty Booklets for programme and course details. You can find out full prospectus at sta.uwi.edu/admissions. Quick Links Find out more about UWI and all 4 campuses Find out more about the UWI St. Augustine campus Find out about what s been happening on campus Find out what s happening on campus NOW! Faculty of Engineering BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc ENGINEERING): Chemical & Process Engineering* Civil Engineering* Civil with Environmental Engineering* Electrical & Computer Engineering* Industrial Engineering* Mechanical Engineering* Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Biosystems* BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc): Petroleum Geoscience* Geomatics (formerly Surveying & Land Information)* Land Management (Valuation)* GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 5 CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSE passes including English Language, Chemistry and Mathematics or approved equivalent qualifications. 2 CAPE or GCE A-Level passes (usually Pure Mathematics with either, Physics OR Chemistry) or approved equivalent qualifications. Programmes marked with an * have specific admission requirements. PAGE 25

26 Faculty of Humanities & Education BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA): African & Asian Studies History (FT/PT)* (FT/PT) Latin American Carnival Studies (FT/PT) Studies (FT/PT) Communication Studies Linguistics (FT/PT) * (FT/PT) * Literatures in English Dance (FT/PT) * Mathematics (Day English Language & Lit. classes ONLY)* with Education (FT/PT) * Musical Arts (FT/PT) * Film Studies (FT/PT)* Spanish (FT/PT) * French (Day classes Theatre Arts (FT/PT) ONLY)* Speech and Language Geography (FT/PT) Science * Hindi Visual Arts (FT/PT) * BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BEd): For In-Service BEd Primary (General) The New full-time programme targets teachers who are employed in primary schools within Trinidad and Tobago and who possess: (i) A Teacher s Diploma - Duration: Two years. Beginning July [2 fully online courses during a six-week session from July - August] (ii) 5 CSEC passes (Grades 1, 2 and Grade 3 from 1998) including English Language and Mathematics, and passes in 2 CAPE subjects (iii) 5 CSEC passes (Grades 1, 2 and Grade 3 from 1998) including English language and Mathematics and evidence of active participation in continuous professional development courses. Interview compulsory For BEd Early Childhood Care & Education (i) A Diploma form an approved Teacher Training College (ii) Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education/Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Development (iii) Professional experience as a teacher that is deemed satisfactory by the Faculty GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA 5 CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSE passes including English Language or approved equivalent qualifications. 2 CAPE or GCE A-Level passes including no more than ONE of the following: Literature, History, Spanish, French, Mathematics, Art, Geography, CAPE Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies, Health Science Applicants to certificate and BA Degrees in Music, Visual Arts, Dance and Journalism would be required to attend for an interview/audition and/or present a portfolio. Faculty of Medical Sciences MBBS Medicine & Surgery* DDS Dentistry* DVM Veterinary Medicine* OTHER: (OFFERED THROUGH THE UWI OPEN CAMPUS) Pre-Health Professions Programme* BSc Nursing* BSc Pharmacy* BSc Pharmacy Mixed Mode Delivery (PT) GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 5 CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSE passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or approved equivalent qualifications. CAPE or GCE A-Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and any other subject or approved equivalent qualifications. Interview: Applicants to all programmes may be required to attend for an interview with the Faculty of Medical Science personnel. PAGE 26

27 Faculty of Science & Agriculture BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc): Actuarial Science Agribusiness Agribusiness Management (FT/PT/E) Agricultural Science Biochemistry * Biology * Chemistry * Computer Science Computer Science (FT/PT only) * Computer Science and Management * Environmental & Natural Resource Mgmt. * Family and Consumer Sciences Food and Food Service Systems Management General Agriculture Geography Human Ecology - (FT/PT/E) Human Nutrition & Dietetics (FT/PT/E) Information Technology (FT/PT/E) Mathematics * Nutritional Sciences Optometry (FT ONLY- in collaboration with the Faculty of Medical Sciences) * Physics * Tropical Landscaping * GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR BSC PROGRAMMES: 5 CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSE passes including English Language, Mathematics and any two (2) of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Physics, Geography or approved equivalent qualifications. 2 CAPE or GCE A-level passes including at least 1 Science subject or approved equivalent qualifications. Faculty of Social Sciences BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc): Accounting (FT) Banking & Finance (E) Economics * (FT/E) Hospitality & Tourism Management * Insurance and Risk Management International Relations International Tourism Management Leadership & Management (E) Management Studies Political Science (Government) (FT/E) Psychology (FT/E) Public Sector Management Social Work Sociology (FT/E) Sports Management (FT/E) GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA 5 CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSE passes 2 CAPE or GCE A-level passes or approved equivalent qualifications. Faculty of Law BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) (First Year Only) Option 1 Complete the first year of the Law programme at the St. Augustine then proceed to the second and third years at the Cave Hill Campus in Barbados. Option 2 Complete all three years at to the St. Augustine Campus NOTE: Persons accepted under Option 1 or Option 2 cannot transfer from one option to the other. GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA: 5 CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSE passes including English Language. Any two (2) 2-unit CAPE or GCE A-level subjects Programmes marked with an * have specific admission requirements. PAGE 27

28 career options Still not sure which DEGREE is RIGHT for YOU? Take a look at some of the career options open to UWI graduates! PAGE 28

29 Faculty of Engineering Subject Areas Some Possible Careers/Fields Some Typical Job Titles Chemical & Process Engineering Chemical & Process, Manufacturing, Environmental Industries; Petroleum, Food Processing, Consultancy Agricultural/Chemical Companies; Pharmaceuticals Companies; Academia; Research & Development Process Engineer; Project Engineer Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant Petroleum Geoscience Oil and Natural Gas industries; Government; Service Companies To The Hydrocarbon Industry; Academia; Consultancy Geoscientist; Geologist; Geophysicist; Geological Engineer; Environmental; Health & Safety Consultant Civil & Environmental Engineering Government; Construction Companies; Engineering and Architectural Firms; Public Utility Companies; Academia; Consultancy Structural Engineer; Resident Engineer; Site Engineer; Highway Engineer Electrical & Computer Engineering Computer, Chemical & Process Companies; Telecommunications Industries; Energy Sector; Power Utility Companies; Air Conditioning Industry Electronics Engineer; Software Engineer; Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer; Telecommunications Engineer Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Companies; Consultancy; Academia; Chemical & Process industries; Air Conditioning Industry; Energy Industry Project Engineer; Mechanical Engineer; Engineer; Management Trainee/Engineer; Consultant Mechanical Engineering With a Minor In Biosystems Government; Environmental Industries; Agricultural/ Process Industries; Academia; Consultancy; Natural Resource Development; Sustainable Development Agricultural Engineer; Food Engineer; Drainage & Irrigation Engineer; Environmental Engineer Industrial Engineering Chemical Industry; Manufacturing Companies; Public Utility Companies; Business Management Process Engineer/Manager Assembly Line Engineer; Post Market Compliance/ Surveillance Manager Geomatics (Formerly Surveying & Land Information) Land & Hydrographic Survey Industry; Consultancy; Geospatial Data Acquisition; Management and Analysis; Property Management; Academia Surveyor; Cadastral Surveyor; Hydrographic Surveyor; Land Surveyor with specialisations in Engineering Surveying; Cadastral Surveying; Topographic Surveying; GIS Specialist; Geoscientist PAGE 29

30 Faculty of Humanities & Education Subject Areas Some Possible Careers/Fields Some Typical Job Titles Education Academia; Educational Administration; Teaching Teacher; Principal; School Supervisor History Academia; Teaching; Research; Management; Consultancy Professor; Teacher; Archivist; Museum Curator/Guide; Consultant; Research Assistant; Corporate Historian Liberal Arts (Literature, Film, Languages, Linguistics) Advertising; Business; Communications; Consultancy; Human Resources; Public Relations; Social Services; Technical Writing; Government; Journalism; Foreign Affairs; Television/Film Production Counsellor; Consultant; Interpreter; Therapist; Social Worker; Technical Writer; Copy Editor; Corporate Communications Manager; Account Executive; Research Assistant; Human Resources Manager; Linguist; Video/Film Producer/Director Creative And Festival Arts Theatre, Music, Visual Arts; Cultural Organisations; Education Artiste; Artist; Performer; Actor; Dramatist; Educator Communication Studies Journalism, Public Relations, Copywriting, Event Promotion Journalist, Copywriter/Editor, PR Consultant Speech & Language Pathology Special Education; Medicine (Diagnostic and Rehabilitation services); Consultancy. Speech Therapist; Speech-Language Pathologist PAGE 30

31 Faculty of Medical Sciences Subject Areas Some Possible Careers/Fields Some Typical Job Titles Medicine & Surgery Public and Private Hospitals and Clinics; Private Practice; Medical Research; Academia; Pharmaceutical Companies; Health insurance Companies; Corporates Doctor; Physician; General Practitioner; Surgeon; Specialist; Consultant Dentistry Public and Private Dental Hospitals or Clinics; Private Practice; Academia Dentist; Dental Surgeon Pharmacy Public and Private Hospitals and Clinics; Pharmacies; Pharmaceutical Industry; Academia; Research Pharmacist; Pharmacy Manager; Pharmaceutical Representative Nursing Public and Private Hospitals; Doctors Offices and Clinics Nurse Veterinary Medicine Private Practices; Zoos; Aquariums; Academia; Laboratories Veterinarian PAGE 31

32 Faculty of Science & Agriculture Subject Areas Some Possible Careers/Fields Some Typical Job Titles Geography Business, Industry, Government GIS Data Analyst/Developer, Project Manager, Geographer, GIS Specialist Agriculture Agribusiness; Wildlife and Fisheries; Ministry of Agriculture; Agricultural Development, Economics, Systems Management; Agronomy; Animal Science; Horticulture; Food Science & Technology; Soil Sciences; Forestry Agricultural Economist; Agronomist; Farm Owner and Manager; Forestry Specialist; Agriscience/Extension Educator; Environmental Educator; Forestry Consultant; Food Technician/Chemist; Quality Control Manager Biochemistry Biotechnology Firms; Chemical Companies; Consultancy; Food and Drug Industry; Research Laboratories & institutes; Ministry of Agriculture Assayer; Biologist; Laboratory Technician; Research Scientist; Toxicologist; Quality Control Inspector Biology Biotechnology Firms; Chemical Companies; Academia; Environmental Consultancy; Food and Drug Industry; Fisheries and Wildlife; Ministry of Agriculture; Research institutes Agronomist, Biochemist; Biologist; Consultant; Microbiologist; Pathologist; Wildlife Biologist; Food and Drug inspector; Fisheries Biologist Botany Academia; Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Departments; Environmental Agencies; Food and Drug Companies; Chemical Industry, Biological Supply Houses and Biotechnology Firms Botanist; Plant Biologist; Taxonomist Environmental & Natural Resource Management Forestry Science; Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management; Environmental Protection Agencies/Consulting Firms, Wildlife and Fisheries Environmental Analyst; Consultant; Forest/Park Ranger; Natural Resources Manager Chemistry Laboratories; Chemical Companies; Academia; Teaching; Pharmaceutical Industry Chemist; Laboratory Technician; Science Teacher; Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Computer Science Telecommunications; Software Companies; Computer Services Computer Programmer; Systems Analyst; Software Engineer Mathematics Actuarial Science, Business and Finance, Education, Engineering, Statistics Actuary; Statistician; Business Analyst Physics Research Laboratories; Academia; Teaching Science Teacher; Physicist; Laboratory Technician PAGE 32

33 Faculty of Social Sciences Subject Areas Some Possible Careers/Fields Some Typical Job Titles Accounting Auditing; Assurance Services; Management Consulting; Financial Planning; Financial & Cost Accounting; Tax Advisory Services; Business Management Auditor; Accountant; Financial Analyst; Tax Advisor Economics Central Banks; Business Management; Academia; International Organisations; Journalism; Government; Environmental/Resource Management; Public Policy; International Relations Economist; Business Analyst; Economic Advisor; Economic Statistician; Economic Analyst Behavioural Sciences Criminal Justice; Law; Health Sciences & Medicine; Government; Conflict; Resolution; Mediation; Psychology; Counselling; Politics; Management; Public Policy; Social Work; Research Counsellor; Consultant; Manager; Social Worker; Psychologist; Sociologist; Child Care Officer; Community Development Officer; EAP Provider/Consultant; Family Care Officer; Family Therapist; Medical Social Worker; Prison Welfare Officer; Probation Officer; Research Officer; School Social Worker; Social Policy Planner; Youth Camp Director; Management Studies Management Consulting; Human Resources; Business Management; Small Business Management; Information Technology; Industrial Relations; Marketing; Operations Management; Finance; International Relations; Advertising and Public Relations Consultant; Entrepreneur; Management Trainee; Branch Manager; Human Resource Officer; Manager; IT Officer; Business Analyst; Marketing Specialist; Financial Analyst Sports Management Professional Teams and Leagues; Amateur Associations; Public/ Private Recreational Agencies; Club & Facilities Management; Sports Marketing and Event Promotion; Public Relations Sports Information Director; Facilities Manager; Promoter; Sports Agent Hotel Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management; International Tourism Management Restaurant (Food & Beverage) Management; Hotel Management; Hospitality Industry Tourism & Tourist Attractions Management; Leisure, Recreation and Sport Facilities Management Hospitality Manager; Hotel Manager; Catering Manager PAGE 33

34 Gender Studies Subject Areas Some Possible Careers/Fields Some Typical Job Titles Gender Studies Government Gender Ministries; International and Regional institutions; Non-Governmental organisations Gender Specialist; Gender and Development Consultant; Gender-Sensitive Worker in other fields eg. Development Agencies, Social Work, Education, Medical Sciences, Agriculture, Economics, Planning Faculty of Law Subject Areas Some Possible Careers/Fields Some Typical Job Titles Law Government; Public or Private Practice; Politics; Diplomatic Service; Corporates; Statutory Authorities; Public Services Lawyer; Solicitor; Barrister; Ministerial Advisor; Diplomat; Consultant PAGE 34

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