University of the West Indies Mona
Jamaica
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or specialized degree (3-6 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper ranges of lower second class.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 3-4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official record of courses and marks earned; official certification of degree, degree classification and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1948. An autonomous regional institution serving 14 states in the West Indies. Has a good reputation. Usual admission requirement is the General Certificate of Education examinations (11-13 years of education). Degree program is three years for those with advanced levels and four years for those with ordinary levels.
Grading systems:
Most faculties
| A | 70-100% | First class |
| B+ | 60- 69% | Upper second class |
| B | 50- 59% | Lower second class |
| C | 40- 49% | Pass |
| Faculty of Education | |
| A | Distinction |
| B/C | Pass |
| D | Referral |
| E | Fail |
Course grades reported annually as letter grades. Degree class usually based on final examination but may also depend on performance throughout degree program.
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-2 years after appropriate degree; by any combination of coursework, examination, thesis.
Ph.D.: 3 years after bachelor's degree; by thesis and examination.
Last updated: May 09, 2005