B.Sc. in Applied Science

Course Description

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Science focuses on applied practical scientific methods. Both options are highly analytical in nature and involve strong communication skills and use of knowledge-based systems. The course is designed to produce graduates who, upon graduation are equipped to contribute at the planning and research level. They will be able to collect, analyze and interpret data and findings in a variety of fields. The graduates of the course will demonstrate an awareness of the importance of integrity, ethics and professionalism in the execution of their profession.

Course Design

There are three options in the Applied Science Degree:

• Environmental Science
• Industrial and Analytical Chemistry
• Forensic Chemistry

This course of study is composed of 122 credit hours for both the Environmental Science (ES) option and the Industrial and Analytical Chemistry (IAC) option and 125 credit hours for the Forensic chemistry option

This can accomplished over eight (8) fifteen (15) week semesters. Full or part-time registration is dependent on the number of credits registered for per semester. Registering for less than 12 credits will be considered part-time, 12-21 credits will be considered fulltime.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following:

1. Five passes at the CSEC General Proficiency Level with grades 1, 2 or Grade 3 as of June 1998, or at GCE ‘O’ Level with grades at A, B or C which must include English Language and Mathematics and at least 2 Science subjects from the following list: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Geology, Integrated Science.

2. An Interview is required.

3. Candidates with other types of academic qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with the University’s regulations governing academic equivalence.

4. Persons seeking advanced placement will need to present appropriate documents in order to obtain exemptions. Entry through a Prior Learning Assessment route is available to persons with experience in the appropriate subject areas. Persons who graduated with the Associate Degree in Laboratory Technology and Diploma in Chemical Technology will matriculate provided that they have a GPA of 3.0 or results corresponding to a Grade B. They will also be eligible for exemptions from equivalent modules.