Admissions

Admission Requirements

It is proposed that the admission criteria to the MSc would be as follows: Degreed Applicants: At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any medical, nursing or health sciences, biological sciences, management sciences, health planning, or information technology from a university or college acceptable to The University of the West Indies, with at least a GPA of 2.5.

Pass-Degreed Applicants: Students with pass degrees will be considered if they have at least two (2) years of post-degree work experience, particularly in a related field such as an allied health or business profession

Technical and/or professional qualification(s) awarded by an approved body recognised by The University of the West Indies and having a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related field such as an allied health or business profession.

Non-Degreed or Certified Applicants: The ISDJ aims to provide a pathway to a limited number of individuals without a traditional academic background but who have relevant work experience, and at least five (5) years of management-level experience in a related field such as an allied health or business profession.  Applicants entering through this route may be subject to an interview and will be required to successfully complete a qualifying course to be considered for entry to the Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert). On successful completion of the requirements for the PgCert the student can proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip). On successful completion of the requirements for the PgDip the student can proceed to the MSc.

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Application Process

Only online applications are accepted. Applicants should only submit one online application. 

 

NOTE: THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION WILL ONLY COMMENCE ON RECEIPT OF YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION RECEIPT AND ALL REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION INCLUSIVE OF PROOF OF PAYMENT OF THE NON-REFUNDABLE US$15.00 APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE.

Process for the Submission of Supporting Documents

All supporting documents must be submitted through Qualification Check. The appropriate link is included on your application acknowledgement and application receipt.

List of Supporting Documents           Additional Supporting

for Qualification Check                       Documents for Qualification Check

  • Proof of Identity (Birth Certificate OR Valid Passport OR Valid National Identification Card)
  • Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
  • Legal Affidavit or Deed Poll (if present name or date of birth on your supporting documents is different from that on the Birth Certificate)
  • All Academic Certificates (e.g. First Degrees) (Not applicable to graduates of The UWI)
  • Professional Certificates/Diplomas
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
  • TOEFL or IELTS Examination Score (applicable only to candidates whose native language is not English. A TOEFL Score of 500 or greater is preferred.)
  • Official transcripts 

 

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