UTT
EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT,
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
UNDERGRADUATE
PROSPECTUS 2014
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES
UTT – the NATIONAL University of Trinidad and Tobago with International Reach...
preparing a new generation of scholars to be future global leaders
Table of Contents
VISION OF UTT
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MISSION OF UTT
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BACHELOR PROGRAMMES
PLANT/ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
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ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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CROP SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 26
NAUTICAL SCIENCE/MARITIME OPERATIONS
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SPORT STUDIES
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Bachelor of Science Programme
WELCOME FROM THE PROVOST
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KEY ACADEMIC STAFF 6
REASONS TO APPLY TO UTT
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PROFILE OF UTT
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UTT’S ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES
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Studying at UTT- Accreditation
Specialised accreditation
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Bachelor of Science Programme
REGISTRY10
Bachelor of Science Programme
MISSION10
FUNCTIONS OF THE REGISTRY
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THE REGISTRY UNITS
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STUDENT RECRUITMENT
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ADMISSIONS 10
STUDENT RECORDS 10
EXAMINATIONS UNIT 10
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT UNIT STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICES
UTT STUDENT GUILD
STUDENT ORGANISATIONS AND CLUBS
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE
SPIRITUAL FORMATION/CHAPLAINCY SPORTS AND RECREATION
INTER CAMPUS LINKS/STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
STUDENT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT UNIT
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
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THE LEARNING CENTRE (TLC)
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LIBRARY FACILITIES AT UTT
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FEES AND OTHER COSTS
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Bachelor of Science Programme
Bachelor of Science Programme
Bachelor Programme
EDUCATION30
Bachelor of Education Programme
FASHION DESIGN
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PERFORMING ARTS
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COMPUTER ENGINEERING 36
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
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CIVIL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Programme
Bachelor of Fine Arts Programme
Bachelor of Applied Science Programme
B.A.Sc./M.Eng. Programme
Bachelor of Applied Science / Master of Engineering Programme
B.A.Sc.- M.Eng. in Civil Engineering Systems with Structural Engineering
B.A.Sc. - Civil Engineering Systems with Environmental Engineering
B.A.Sc.- Civil Engineering Systems with Construction Engineering and Management
COAST AND OCEAN SCIENCES
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MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ENGINEERING 44
UTILITIES ENGINEERING
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PROCESS ENGINEERING 47
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
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Bachelor of Applied Science Programme
B.A.Sc./M.Eng. Programme
B.A.Sc./M.Eng. Programme
B.A.Sc./M.Eng. Programme
B.A.Sc./M.Eng. Programme
vision
mission
Vision of UTT
The vision of UTT is to be the National Institution of higher learning and research for
socioeconomic and technological development that:
a. Inculcates in the graduates a set of overarching skills - metaskills - that help them navigate
the new and emerging technologies in the national and global contexts, and
b. Through its R & D activities, brings and keeps Trinidad and Tobago in the vanguard of
engineering and technology in niche areas of key importance, such as natural gas is to the
nation.
Mission of UTT
To be an entrepreneurial university designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs,
commercialise research and development and spawn companies for wealth generation
and sustainable job creation towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of life of
all individuals, families and communities of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the
Caribbean.
Welcome from the Provost
Welcome
from the Provost
As Provost of UTT, the National Institution of higher learning, I am delighted to
introduce you to the new 2014 Prospectus. The mandate for all tertiary education is
to advance the intellectual, analytical and communication skills of students and to
prepare them for the challenges of a diverse and global society. In that sense, UTT is
particularly singular since, as a resource for nation-building, the University is quite
simply an agent of change which elicits social, economic and cultural change via our
research and academic agenda.
UTT is unique in its approach and offers new and differing avenues to students in
their pursuit of relevant tertiary education. The University offers excellent placement
opportunities as bridging points between the University and the wider industry. UTT’s
programmes have been developed with the assistance of Advisory Councils comprising
expert practitioners in their respective fields. Upon graduation you, the student, will
be equipped to make the best possible contribution to your country, the region and the
world.
Given the recognition and respect for UTT’s programmes already gained in
international academic circles, it is expected that the product of a UTT-education will
be a disciplined and creative entrepreneur whose innovations will be the major catalyst
for the full blossoming of the productive force of the nation. As you consider signing on
for one of our many innovative programmes, we pledge our support and offer you the
best possible facilities as to encourage learning at one of many campuses.
I welcome you to The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and wish you much
success in your studies.
Dr. Fazal Ali
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Key Academic Staff
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Professor Krishna Athre - Programme Professor,
Mechanical Engineering ­
Dr. Puran Bridgemohan - Ag. Programme Leader,
Biosciences, Agriculture and Food Technologies
Professor Paul Blair - Programme Professor, Academy of
Sport and Leisure Studies
Mr. Benny Gomes - Programme Leader, Academy for the
Performing Arts
Professor Hollis Liverpool - Programme Professor,
Academy of Arts, Letters, Culture and Public Affairs
Ms. Sandra Carr - Ag. Programme Leader, Fashion and
Design
Professor Prakash Persad - Programme Professor, Design
& Manufacturing
Ms. Lisa Sinanan - Ag. Programme Leader, Fashion
Management
Professor Winston Suite - Programme Professor, Project
Management and Civil Infrastructure Systems
Ms. Agatha Carrington - Programme Administrator, Masters
in Health Administration
Professor Paschal Osuji - Professor in Biosciences,
Agriculture and Food Technologies
Dr. Meredith Patten - Interim Programme Coordinator,
Institute for Criminology and Public Safety
Professor Chadee Persad - Professor, Design &
Manufacturing
Dr. Natasha Ramroop Singh - Assistant Professor &
Programme Coordinator, Biomedical Engineering
Professor Ulrich Rauch - Professor in Practice, The
Learning Centre
Dr. Stephen Joseph - School of Cognition, Learning and
Education
Professor Valerie Stoute - Professor in Practice, Statistics
and Science
Dr. Denver Cheddie - Assistant Professor, Utilities
Engineering
Dr. Marian Watson - Associate Professor, Programme
Leader, Process Engineering
Ms. Vivian Rambarath–Parasram - Assistant Professor,
Maritime Studies
Professor Rodney Rambally - Ag. Programme Professor,
Information, Computing and Telecommunications/Digital
Media Studies
Mr. Neal Alleyne- Research Associate, Petroleum
Engineering
• Entrepreneurial
University
• Industry-relevant
degrees
Reasons to Apply to UTT
• Work-ready
graduates
• Easier Access
to Employment
opportunities
through Career
Development
• Programme
content with
input from
industry
• Cooperative job
placement
• Problem-based
learning
• Academic Quality
AssuranceAccredited by ACTT
in December 2010.
• Scholarship
opportunities in
Sports Studies
• Industry-experienced
national and
international
professors
• Modern and
equipped
laboratories
• Individual
and academic
counselling
• Extracurricular
activities
• Music, dance,
games etc.
• Diversity of
programme
options
• Multi-campus
access
• Student health
services
• Seamless transition
in tertiary studies
from diplomas to
degrees
• Experienced
and committed
instructors
• Social and
academic
enrichment
• Gate-approved
programmes
• Opportunities
to serve the
community through
the Student Social
Responsibility &
Volunteer Centre
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Profile of UTT
www.u.tt
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) is an entrepreneurial-based, dynamic
and student-oriented institution providing a broad spectrum of high-quality, careeroriented diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes, in areas ranging
from Science and Technology to Education and the Arts. UTT, the National University
of Trinidad and Tobago, was established in 2004 with a mandate to educate and train
nationals, and today, the University has become a fast-growing community of scholars
which now serves a culturally diverse population of students in technical and other
programme areas, ably guided by internationally respected professors.
The rationale for UTT’s existence stemmed from a need to expand the capacity and
access to tertiary education as well as to meet the national requirements for workready graduates who were aligned to industry expectations. Since its first graduation
ceremony in 2006, the University has graduated more than seven thousand (7000)
nationals. The University offers more than fifty (50) programmes available at the
Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels which exposes persons to diverse educational
opportunities.
UTT currently has twelve (12) campuses throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
To learn more, visit: www.u.tt
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UTT’s ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES
STUDYING AT UTT- ACCREDITATION
Accreditation in its truest sense refers to
quality, and the quality that accreditation
offers speaks to three major areas:
“Competence” (assessing the skills and
training given to students), “Opportunity”
(preparing the students to seize
opportunities in the world of work) and
“Portability” (ensuring that the students’
qualifications can be recognised outside of
Trinidad and Tobago).
All UTT programmes are accredited
as the University received institutional
accreditation in December 2010 for
a period of seven (7) years by The
Accreditation Council of Trinidad and
Tobago (ACTT). Programme accreditation
or specialised accreditation is driven by
the need to be licensed to operate in a
specific profession. Programmes such
as Medicine, Law and Engineering need
specialised accreditation for the regulatory
bodies to accept one into practice in those
professions due to the potential impact
on public health and safety. Accreditation
for other programmes gives an additional
value.
UTT’s Quality Policy is that “UTT will
position itself at the forefront of the
national tertiary education thrust- to
create a productive and resilient workforce
that is committed to innovation and
entrepreneurship and meets the current
and future challenges of the globalised
economy.” In this context, UTT is missiondriven, results-oriented and committed
to continuous quality. One should expect
quality from The University of Trinidad and
Tobago, since quality is not something we
do, it’s how we do everything.
SPECIALISED ACCREDITATION
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) has successfully explored uncharted territory by
becoming the first institution in Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean region, to receive full
Chartered Engineering status by the Energy Institute, UK, for its Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
in Petroleum Engineering Undergraduate degree.
The M.Eng. degree is awarded to students who complete an extended four-year period
of full-time study, subsequent to successful completion of UTT’s Bachelor of Applied
Science (B.A.Sc.) degree. Chartered Engineering status ensures that UTT’s graduates
have a recognisable, international engineering qualification which adequately
distinguishes and sets them apart.
Specialised programme accreditation has been granted by the following organisations
for UTT’s programmes:
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), United Kingdom:
• Bachelor of Applied Technology (BTECH) in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Technology (BTECH) in Mechanical Engineering
Energy Institute (EI), United Kingdom:
• Master of Science in Reservoir Engineering
• Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Petroleum Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering (Accredited for full Chartered Engineering
status)
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), United Kingdom:
• Master of Science in Operational Maritime Management
• Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science
• Diploma in Maritime Operations – Engineering Option
• Diploma in Maritime Operations – Navigation Option
Accreditation by The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), United Kingdom:
• National Engineering Technician Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Process Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Process Engineering
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Registry
MISSION
Creation of a superior student experience through the provision of student-centered
customer service in an environment that respects confidentiality, demonstrates
reliability and upholds the academic integrity of the University.
FUNCTIONS OF THE REGISTRY
Currently, there are mini-registries
located at six (6) campuses. Each
function of the Registry is headed by an
Assistant Registrar except in the case of
the Student Recruitment function which
is headed by a Manager. Operationally,
the Registry supports the academic
and student support functions of the
University.
The Registry recognises its role in the
fostering of a harmonious learning
environment and as a result, the
promotion and maintenance of close
relationships with all stakeholders.
Registry services play a vital and
pivotal role in bridging the gap between
Administration/Faculty and the Student
Body. The academic and student support
activities constitute the core business of
any tertiary institution with all divisions/
departments established as interrelated
entities to satisfy students’ needs.
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At UTT, the Registry acts as a “clearing
house” for information regarding the
University and its programmes, as
well as serving as the “port of call” for
persons wishing to access programmes
of the institution. Responsibilities
also include the tracking of students’
progress throughout the student life/
cycle from admission to graduation.
While students will, from time to
time, have limited interface with other
divisions/departments of the institution,
most activities and communication will
be transacted through some unit of the
Registry.
THE REGISTRY UNITS
The Registry consists of four (4) Units:
• Student Recruitment
• Admissions
• Student Records
• Examinations
STUDENT RECRUITMENT
The Student Recruitment Unit supports
the University in its strategic objectives
of student recruitment, and provides
information, advice and support to
queries of potential students and others.
They represent the University externally,
and organise recruitment activities to
support the admissions process with the
goal of attracting the best students to
The University of Trinidad and Tobago.
ADMISSIONS
The Admissions team members are
located throughout UTT’s Campus
Registries and caters to the needs of
students and other stakeholders. The
range of services provided by the Unit
includes:
• Provision of information to prospective
and current students
• Admission of new students
• Registration/Change of registration for
new and returning students
• All student letters relevant to students’
enrolment/registration status at the
University (e.g. Offer and Acceptance,
Registration, Medical, Embassy etc.)
• Processing of Leave of Absence,
Withdrawal, Transfers and Exemptions
• Distribution of all student forms and
other correspondence.
STUDENT RECORDS
Student Records is responsible for
managing the records of students at The
University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT),
which it obtains from other departments
of the University such as Admissions,
Examinations, Student Support and
Career Development and Student
Accounts. For example, this department
receives admissions and registration
information from the Admissions Office
whilst the Examinations Unit provides
information on students’ performances.
The officers in this department have little
direct contact with students or other
members of the public.
EXAMINATIONS UNIT
Examinations is primarily responsible for
the administration of final examinations
throughout UTT. All processes of the unit
are designed to maintain the academic
integrity of the University.
The Main functions of the Unit are:
• Preparing and posting of examinations
schedules
• Printing of all final examinations papers
• Securing all examinations papers
• Issuing of examinations guidelines
• Administering of examinations
• Dispatching of examinations papers
• Issuing Performance Reports (grades)
• Issuing letters of Academic Status
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Student Support Services
The Student Support Services Department is responsible for developing and
implementing programmes and providing services which support and promote
student-centred education. Our main goal is to enhance the students’ University
experience and to assist in the overall holistic development of UTT’s students.
It is hoped that every graduate will display effective communication skills,
social competence, emotional balance, good ethics, intellectual growth, and be
entrepreneurial, by the end of his/her programme of study at UTT.
The core functions of Student Support Services are: Student Development, Career
Development and Student Counselling Services.
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT UNIT
STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICES
The Student Development Unit (SDU) has
established units on each UTT campus
and plays an integral role in fostering
student learning and engagement;
encouraging respect for diversity; and
generally, in assisting students with
their overall development. The SDU is
responsible for a wide cross-section of
activities and functions:
The Student Counselling Services
(SCS) provides a comprehensive
range of professional services within
its capabilities that are confidential,
accessible, student-focused, campusbased and collaborative. The SCS
promotes the psychological health and
development of all students as this
contributes to the attainment of their
educational and vocational objectives,
their total-well-being and responsible
community membership. The main
responsibilities of the SCS are:
• First Year/New Student Orientation
• Student Activity Calendar
• Students Welcome Week Activities
• Academic/Personal Support and Referrals
• Student Policy
• Behaviour and Comportment
• Student Advocacy/Grievances
• Learning Strategies/Student Success
Series
• Wellness and Prevention Programmes
• Student Guild and Student Clubs/
Organisations
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Student Volunteers
• Special Events/Cultural and Ethnic
Celebrations
• Student Travel including Official Class
Trips and Shuttle Service
• Housing and Residence Life
• Student Leaders Training and Formation
Activities
• Spiritual Formation/Chaplaincy
• Student Leisure and Locker Facilities
• Graduation Activities
• Assessment/Diagnosis
• Counselling (Individual/Group)
• Instrument Selection/testing
• Preventive Education
• Consultation
• Programme Development (Special Issues)
• Crisis Intervention
• Case Management
• Research
• Peer Support Programme
UTT STUDENT GUILD
The UTT Student Guild is the student
government of the University. The UTT
Student Guild promotes the welfare
of students through responsible selfgovernment; regulates modifies and
proposes programmes for the cultural,
social and physical well-being of the
student body; and works with the
University administration on policy
issues.
STUDENT ORGANISATIONS AND
CLUBS
Students can choose from some fifty
(50) active student organisations and
clubs, ranging from major-related
organisations/clubs to ethnically
oriented groups. Student organisations
and clubs promote management,
creativity, organisation and leadership
skills. They are formed, governed and
funded under the auspices of the UTT
Student Guild. Guidelines, publicity and
event organisations are coordinated
through the Student Development Unit
(SDU).
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE
The Student Development Unit (SDU)
provides rental listings and useful
housing tips to off campus students
looking for accommodation near their
campus. The University does not own,
inspect, endorse, or recommend any
specific unit listed with this service. All
information contained in rental listings
is provided by landlords. The University
makes no guarantees or warranties,
either expressed or implied, regarding
the accuracy of the information or
descriptions that are provided relating to
rental properties.
Students interested in housing and
residence life should contact their
campus SDU staff once they have gained
admission to the University.
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Currently there are only residences
available for students of the Eastern
Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and
Forestry (ECIAF) Campus and the Sports
Scholarship Students at Olera Heights,
San Fernando. Each resident is required
to accept and live by a code of conduct
which values and promotes civility, good
citizenship and productive behaviour.
faith-based organisations such as the
chaplaincies established by the Catholic
and Presbyterian Archdioceses; and
student clubs such as the Hindu Society,
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and
the Islamic Society. The University
welcomes all religious bodies to engage
the students in understanding religious
values as well as to express their faith.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION/
CHAPLAINCY
SPORTS AND RECREATION
The University facilitates the provision
of pastoral/spiritual support through
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Unit (Students,
University Campuses, Communities,
Education and Sport Services) is
responsible for intramural and intercampus sporting activities; recreational
activities for staff; and encouraging
healthy lifestyles in the University
community.
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S Unit seeks to
develop a lifelong interest in sport and
recreation. Its activities include cricket,
football, netball, volleyball, basketball,
table tennis and track and field at all
participation levels . Students now
have access to gyms on some of the
campuses.
INTER CAMPUS LINKS/STUDENT
TRANSPORTATION
The University provides a Shuttle Bus
service for registered students at select
campuses to main transportation
hubs for approved academic and cocurricular events. Coordination of this
service is facilitated through the Student
Development Unit.
All students are expected to display
student identification cards while
accessing the student transportation.
STUDENT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Student Volunteer Centre (SVC)
uses a three-pronged approach to
provide opportunities for students and
members of the UTT family to participate
in problem solving initiatives and
volunteer activities: Civic Engagement;
Volunteerism; and Service Learning.
Through the SVC, staff and students
are encouraged to volunteer their skills
and talents to assist those in need, and
to apply their class room learnings and
their expertise to help develop others
and offer themselves as a resource to
the community.
Some of the activities undertaken by the
SVC include:
• Teaching of pan music to children of the
Trinidad and Tobago Autistic Society
• Rain water harvesting for a Wildlife
Conservation Centre which receives no
pipe born water and the fabrication of a
primate enclosure for rescued howler
monkeys
• Adult literacy tutoring at various
locations in Trinidad and Tobago
• Construction of affordable housing in
collaboration with Habitat for Humanity
Trinidad and Tobago
• UTT Volunteers for July-August holiday
camps
Students are able to utilise their
classroom skills and knowledge gained
in their various fields of study and play
a hands-on role in various projects
according to their interest areas.
Additionally and importantly, students
have been able to take on team roles and
lead on several volunteer projects based
on their area of expertise, which helps
expand their existing skill set and has
given them a sense of accomplishment
and pride.
STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
(UTT) is committed to providing equal
and integrated access for students with
disabilities subject to the limitations of the
University’s resources at the particular
time. The Student Development Unit
(SDU) and Student Counselling Services
(SCS) provide students with the support
and resources to resolve problems arising
from a disability. Any request for an
accommodation will be considered and
evaluated based upon need, international
best practices and the institution’s
resource capacity.
Some commonly requested
accommodations for students include:
• Liaison with campus departments and
Community Agencies
• Handicapped parking permits
• Classroom Accommodations
• Examination Accommodations
• Note Taking Service
• Services for Deaf and Hearing-Impaired
Students
• Services for Sight-Impaired Students
• Resource information and referrals
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Career Development Unit
The Career Development Unit (CDU) is
primarily responsible for career services
and alumni relations. The following
main clusters guide its operations: Professional Development Workshops
which include a Career Orientation
Series, General Career Advisement,
Industry Seminars and a Career
Enhancement Series.
Work Attachment/Training which
is applied learning embodied in a
structured programme developed and
supervised by UTT in collaboration with
one or more employing organisations
in which relevant productive work is an
integral part of a student’s academic
programme.
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Financial Aid - a work/study programme
to assist student who are unable to
finance their education.
Graduate Services - graduate/
employment posts, job fairs as well
as administrative coordination of The
University of Trinidad and Tobago Alumni
Association (UTTAA). The UTTAA was
created to raise financial and material
resources for efficient and effective
teaching and learning as well as the
general well-being of students and staff
at UTT.
Cooperative Education
It is intended that, beyond the University
degree, the future goals of students will
encompass rewarding and satisfying jobs
and/or furthering of their studies.
This focus can be seen in UTT’s use of
the Co-op approach in the delivery of
its programmes. The Co-op approach
is a structured educational strategy
that combines institutional learning
with relevant practical experience in the
workplace.
In recent years, the University’s Career
Development Unit has placed more than
80% of its students in part-time vacation
jobs. Responses from satisfied students
to this industry experience range from,
‘exciting’ to ‘extremely relevant to course
theory’.
UTT offers excellent placement
opportunities as bridging points between
the University and the wider industry.
Professional Work Attachment places
emphasis on developing students’
inter-personal skills, their oral and
written communication and facilitates
the assessment of classroom theory in a
practical work environment.
Furthermore, initiatives such as UTT’s
Annual Business Plan competition
foster the Spirit of Entrepreneurship
and Innovation that is central to the
mission and vision of the University,
encouraging participants to develop
business proposals around innovative
products and services for future
commercialisation.
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The Learning Centre (TLC)
The central tenet in the founding vision of UTT is the integration of business and
technology into the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. One
approach adopted to achieve this is the incorporation of instructional methodologies
and technologies to enable collaboration in multi-disciplinary projects, problem-based
learning, team learning and student-centred instruction. The Learning Centre (TLC)
provides support for technology mediated learning and professional development to
benefit staff and students in developing the skills needed to become creative learners
and innovative teachers.
TLC’s mandate is to leverage current and emerging learning technologies and
teaching methods which will enable UTT’s instructors to develop innovative and
socially responsive programmes. The ultimate role of this academic support unit is
to help students develop the wide range of skills and competencies for learning and
communicating effectively at all levels. Another role is to work closely with academic
staff, to develop training and teaching strategies and resources which support the
development of students’ academic skills. TLC facilitates the preparation of UTT’s
instructors to teach in a networked world.
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Library Facilities at UTT
UTT Libraries consist of a network of libraries, with one being located at each campus.
The Libraries, through their helpful and courteous staff, provide a wide range of
information resources, services and instruction, in support of the teaching, learning,
research and entrepreneurial activities of the University, as well as the overall holistic
personal development of students and staff.
The resources of each library are specifically geared to the programmes pursued at
the respective campuses. They include both print and electronic resources. These
can be accessed by using UTT Libraries’ OneSearch Discovery Service facility through
which the entire collection can be searched, or by using the online catalogue for
locating print and multimedia items. These facilities are available via the Libraries’
link on the University’s homepage or at http://u.tt/library.
UTT Libraries are comfortable with a pleasant ambience conducive to study, research
and the development of an enquiring and innovative mind. Seating is provided for
individual as well as group activities. Each library is equipped with a number of
computer workstations with internet access and software to facilitate the research and
study needs of students and staff. While on campus the Libraries’ resources can be
accessed via these computers or wirelessly through any electronic device with internet
access. These resources can also be accessed from off-campus.
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Fees and Other Costs
UTT’s programmes are GATE
(Government Assistance for Tuition
Expenses) funded, however, the
following nonrefundable fees apply:
• US$15.00 for applicants from the
CARICOM region
• US$25.00 for International applicants
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Bachelor
programmes
Plant/Animal Biotechnology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The Bachelor of Science in Plant/Animal Biotechnology programme aims to produce graduates who are:
1.Computer literate, business savvy, entrepreneurial and global in outlook, technologically competent, creative and innovative in thinking;
2.Able to use resources to produce, market, process, and assess products that extend human potential to improve and control the natural
and human made environment of food and agriculture; and
3.Equipped to provide (a)technical support to agricultural practitioners, public and private organisations in food and agriculture and
(b) technical support to agricultural policy, technology transfer, information dissemination, plant production and protection, animal
production and protection, including food and agricultural developmental activities.
The main objectives of Biotechnology in the emerging scientific stream are identification and characterisation of animal breeds, developing
DNA-based diagnostics and genetically engineered vaccines for animals, studying animal genomics and its varied applications and
developing embryo-transfer technology and other such techniques. DNA forensics, molecular diagnostics, cloning, wildlife conservation,
stem-cell research and bio-processing technologies are other import areas under the discipline. It has diverse and widespread applications
in the areas of food quality control, analyses of milk and milk products and other animal products, besides development of disease-free,
pedigreed animals. Animal Biotechnology involves the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing or production of
materials by animals or aquatic species to provide goods and services.
Entry Requirements
Mature Student Entry
Potential Careers
For the B.Sc. in Biotechnology degree, the
following benchmark entry standards shall
apply:
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to the programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme.
Career opportunities exist in government
ministries/agencies, universities and private
companies in research and development,
advisory and consultancy positions.
1.Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
CAPE Level I with grades 3 and above in
Biology and Chemistry. Applicants with BOTH
CAPE Level I and II passes in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry and Biology would be
eligible for certain exemptions. General
Paper or Communication Studies would be
an asset to applicants. Applicants must also
have attained 5 Ordinary Levels OR CSEC
passes in English, Mathematics, Chemistry,
Biology and another subject.
OR
2.An ECIAF Diploma in: Agriculture, or Animal
Health and Veterinary Public Health, or
Applicants completing the Diploma in Animal
Health, Production and Veterinary Public
Health
OR
3.Other equivalent qualifications may be also
considered by an appointed committee or
Programme Professor
The potential careers for Biotechnology
graduates include the following:
Lab Technician, Diagnostic Technician,
Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Agricultural
Service Industry, Agronomist, Government
officer, Crop Production, Animal Breeding,
Aquaculture, Public Health, Health Officer,
Horticulturalist, Research Scientist,
Biotechnology, Biotechnology Lab/Research
Assistant, Commercial and Operations
Analyst, Livestock Production, Crop
Management, Environmental Biologist,
Environmental Chemist, Farm Management,
Fisheries Officer, Food Scientist, Food
Technologist, Pharmaceutical Scientist
and Bioinformatics Researcher. Also, many
opportunities exist for graduates to be
Business Entrepreneurs and develop, promote
and produce their own products/inventions.
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Animal Science and Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Animal Science and Technology programme aims to produce graduates who are:
1.Computer literate, business savvy, entrepreneurial and global in outlook, technologically competent, creative and innovative in thinking;
2.Aable to use resources to produce, market, process, and assess products that extend human potential to improve and control the natural
and human made environment of food and agriculture; and
3.Equipped to provide (a)technical support to agricultural practitioners, public and private organisations in food and agriculture and
(b) technical support to agricultural policy, technology transfer, information dissemination, plant production and protection, animal
production and protection, including food and agricultural developmental activities.
Entry Requirements
Mature Student Entry
Potential Careers
The following minimum entry standards shall
apply for the B.Sc. degrees in Animal Science
and Technology:
An applicant who does not satisfy all of the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to the programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme.
Career paths include:
1.Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
(CAPE) Level I and II (or equivalent) with
grades 4 or lower in Biology, Chemistry,
Caribbean Studies, and Communication
Studies. Students with passes in only one
of the required science courses may be
accepted and required to take qualifying
courses at the Diploma level.
OR
2.An ECIAF Diploma in:
• Agriculture, or
• Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health,
or
• Animal Health, Production, and Veterinary
Public Health
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Forestry
OR
3.Other equivalent Qualifications may be also
considered by an appointed committee or
Programme Professor.
Note: Applicants will be interviewed before
selection. Applicants will be required to
successfully complete a medical fitness
examination
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• Livestock production and the extensive
infrastructure that provides the products
and services required for management,
marketing and processing of livestock and
livestock products
• Students receive training in nutrition,
breeding, reproductive physiology, meat
science, dairy products, and the production
and management of livestock.
• Graduates can find ready employment in
rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical,
clinical and food-related industries.
Food Science and Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
Food Science is the discipline in which the engineering, biological, and physical sciences are used to study the nature of foods, the causes
of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public. Food Technology is the
application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome
food. In practice, the terms food science and food technology are often used interchangeably. Discovering new knowledge and new
technologies to develop safe, affordable, nutritious, and enjoyable food products is the goal of food scientists.
The Food Science and Technology programme aims to produce graduates who are:
1.Computer literate, business savvy, entrepreneur spirited, technologically competent, global in outlook, creative and innovative in thinking;
2.Able to use resources to produce, market, process, and assess products that extend human potential to improve and control the natural
and human made environment of food and agriculture; and
3.Equipped to provide technical support to agricultural practitioners, food and agriculture organisations (public and private), agricultural
policy, technology transfer, information dissemination, plant production and protection, animal production and protection and food and
agricultural development.
Entry Requirements
Mature Student Entry
Potential Careers
For the B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology
the following benchmark minimum entry
standards shall apply:
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to the Certificate
in Process Operations programme may be
accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would
need to possess the critical elements of the
stipulated qualification and would be assessed
by The University of Trinidad and Tobago
Programme Coordinator as possessing a
combination of qualifications and educational
or experiential maturity to enable him/her to
successfully participate in the programme.
The Bachelor of Science in Food Science and
Technology is designed to prepare students
for rewarding careers in food and food service
industries.
1.Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
(CAPE) Unit I and II with grades 3 and above
in Biology and Chemistry is the basic entry
requirement. Applicants having both CAPE I
and II OR Advanced level passes in Biology,
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics may be
eligible for certain exemptions in the basic
sciences.
Applicants must also possess 5 Ordinary
Levels OR CSEC passes in English,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and another
subject.
OR
2.An ECIAF Diploma in:
• Agriculture
OR
3.Other equivalent Qualifications may be also
considered by an appointed committee or
Programme Professor.
Note: Applicants will be interviewed before
selection. Applicants will be required to
successfully complete a medical fitness
examination.
Graduates of the programme will find careers:
• Related to food production, management,
processing or distribution as part of
the overall Food Supply Chain in food
corporations and food service industries that
are based locally or internationally. They
can work in a range of technical careers
in the food industry, including research
and development, innovation, product
development, packaging development,
process development, sensory and
consumer science, scientific and regulatory
affairs, quality assurance and food analysis.
• Opportunities are also open to graduates to
work with government ministries to ensure a
safe food supply is available to the country.
• As teachers, writers or entrepreneurs
managing their own food-based industries.
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Crop Science and Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The Bachelor of Science in Crop Science and Technology aims to provide Food and Agricultural Industries in Trinidad and Tobago with
highly motivated manpower that is knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
agronomy and crop protection,
landscaping and horticulture
primary processing and marketing
greenhouse production and management
floriculture and commercial nursery production
It also aims to equip graduates for the Post–Graduate and Research programmes in Crop Science and Food Technology while developing
the capacity for research in the areas of Crop Production, processing and protection and also to encourage and develop a new generation of
‘farm-ready’ graduates who will engage in entrepreneurial activities.
Entry Requirements
Mature Student Entry
Potential Careers
1.Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
CAPE Levels I and II with grade 3 and above
in Biology and Chemistry. Applicants with
Advanced Level OR both CAPE Level I and
CAPE Level II passes in Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry and Biology would be
eligible for certain exemptions. General
Paper or Communication Studies would be
an asset to applicants. Applicants should
also have attained 5 CSEC OR 5 Ordinary
Level passes including English, Mathematics,
Chemistry, Biology and another subject.
Agricultural Science is acceptable).
An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated
minimum academic or technical qualifications for
admission to the Certificate in Process Operations
programme may be accepted as a Mature
Student. He/she would need to possess the critical
elements of the stipulated qualification and would
be assessed by The University of Trinidad and
Tobago Programme Coordinator as possessing
a combination of qualifications and educational
or experiential maturity to enable him/her to
successfully participate in the programme.
The emphasis in this degree is to allow the
students to pursue sufficient science and
technology based courses that will prepare
them to be “farm–ready graduates”
OR
2.ECIAF Diploma in Agriculture, Forestry or
Ornamental Horticulture
OR
3.Other equivalent Qualifications may be also
considered by an appointed committee or
Programme Professor.
Note: Applicants will be interviewed before
selection. Applicants will be required to
successfully complete a medical fitness
examination
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B.Sc. Crop Science and Technology
The Science degree option provides a stronger
foundation in basic and applied sciences and
is intended for students desirous of pursuing
a graduate degree or seeking a career in
Research and Development. Post-graduate
studies provide career opportunities in
teaching and research at universities, regional
and international agricultural research and
development agencies [UWI, CARDI, CIRAD,
FAO, UNDP, CFC, CARICOM, CDB, INRA, WIST,
SIRI], private sector / industry, extension
service and consulting firms. Universities,
state agencies [NAMDEVCO, CARIRI,TTABA,
CDA] , and industries need trained scientists
who can teach, conduct research and
communicate research findings to the public
to ensure efficient, environmentally sound
food production and use of horticultural
products.
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Nautical Science/
Maritime Operations
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The Maritime Industry in Trinidad and Tobago is well established and is expanding rapidly. The demand of a growing economy for imported
goods coupled with the export of petro-chemicals has resulted in plans for a rapid expansion of ports with an estimated three, and possibly
as many as five, new ports to be built over the coming decade. In addition to this the present container port is expected to be moved and
expanded to meet the increased demand.
The expansion of the physical structure in the Maritime Industry will require greater human resources and the most important part of this
will be new managers to operate the new ports and fill the related positions needed to service this expansion. Market research into the
sector has indicated that in many cases the existing port and related maritime facilities are operating with a bare minimum of qualified
middle management staff and the projected expansion will mean that there will be a shortage of experience and qualifications required to
meet the new demand. The identified demand for maritime managers will require those that are not from a seafaring background to have
specific knowledge with the appropriate qualifications when entering the maritime shore-based industry.
Students successfully completing Maritime Diploma in Engineering and Navigation or achieving sufficient credits from courses undertaken
may be able to advance into the second year of the Programme.
Entry Requirements
Potential Careers
Two (2) A-level passes in GCE or CAPE 1 and
2. Consideration will be given to those holding
a Certificate of Competency at Operational
or Management Level or with prior industry
experience.
It is expected that the main areas for
employment will be:
• Port Operations
• Port Planning
• Harbour Master
• Freight Forwarding and Associated Maritime
Logistics
• Environmental Protection of Waterways and
the Coast
>> Maritime Risk and Safety Management
>> Maritime Law
>> Cargo Planning
>> Ship and Classification Surveys
Although many possible career paths are
not addressed directly in the Programme the
research element of the programme may
follow a student’s specific interest that could
be focused on a particular career.
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Sport Studies
BACHELOR PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The Bachelor in Sport Studies reflects the university’s vision of innovation, entrepreneurship and commitment through research and
development. With an emphasis on connecting the study of sport to the enhancement of performance at all levels of engagement, the
programme offers students a choice of specialisations in one or more of four areas: Exercise Science; Sport Management; Sport for
Development; and Sport Pedagogy. Students can gain the expertise to prepare for new and exciting career paths in sport and its allied
fields. The programme also offers an opportunity to gain expertise in the scientific approach to the preparation of athletes. Additionally,
the programme makes a strong connect between sport and the community, and charts an authentic course for using sport as a tool for
personal and social development.
Entry Requirements
Mature Student Entry
Potential Careers
• Any two (2) Cape (Unit 1 and 2) or GCE
Advanced Level subjects; OR
• Certificate in Sport Studies or equivalent
programme; OR
• Combination of relevant experience and
academic qualification
Applicants who do not meet standard
academic requirements but have
commensurate work/life experience and are
over the age of twenty five (25) years will be
required to attend an interview in order to
determine suitability.
• Sport Coaching
• Officiating
• Sport Entrepreneurship
• Sports Coordinator
• Sport Equipment Design
• Sport Event Management
• Sport Facility Management
• Management of Special Populations Sports
Programmes
• Recreational and Community Sport
Programming, and
• Sport for Development Coordinator.
Additionally, with the acquisition of an
additional 39 credits of coursework in
Education, students can qualify to be
• Physical Education Teachers
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Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The general objectives of the B. Ed. programme are to:
• provide degree programmes for early childhood, primary and secondary school teachers
which will enable them to fulfil national educational goals
• encourage research into social and educational issues
• provide a student centred environment which will encourage the pursuit of academic
excellence as well as high moral and ethical standards
• strengthen the links between the classroom, the community and industry through
community service and school/industry partnerships
• facilitate continuing professional development for teachers in order to create a cadre
of qualified professionals to provide academic leadership and engage in research and
development activities
• develop a wide repertoire of innovative pedagogies and multi-disciplinary competencies
• ensure expanded access to tertiary education for a diverse student body
• critically examine practical experiences of teaching and learning
• develop and deepen their practical knowledge of teaching.
Entry Requirements
Mature student entry
Potential Careers
These are in accordance with the
qualifications required nationally and
regionally for all entrants to teacher
education programmes - Five (5) CXC passes
which include Mathematics, English and a
Science subject.
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme.
It is envisaged that graduates of the
programme will be employed in the
Admissions Criteria
The following benchmark entry standards
shall apply to the Bachelor of Education:
Passes in five subjects at CSEC level of the
Caribbean Examinations Council, or GCE
O-levels. These subjects must include a
Science subject, Mathematics and English.
In addition persons wishing to enrol in a
secondary specialisation must have CAPE 1
and 2 passes or GCE A-level passes in the
subject area in which they wish to specialise.
Some areas such as Integrated Science and
Social Studies require CAPE or Advanced level
passes in two subject areas. Other equivalent
qualifications may also be considered.
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The criteria apply to all applicants to the
programme.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Persons who already possess the two-year
Teachers’ Diploma are given credit for their
qualification and experience, and must
complete the additional credits to obtain the
degree.
Applicants to the technical vocational areas
must possess the benchmark qualifications
or other relevant certification such as the
Technical Teachers’ Diploma or comparable
qualifications coupled with diplomas at the
Technicians’ level.
• secondary and primary schools in both the
public and private sectors of the nation and
of the region
• early childhood centres
Students who successfully complete the
Bachelor of Education degree may also
find employment in business and industry
especially in areas that require understanding
of programme development and training.
Fashion Design
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The goal of The Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design (CAFD) at The University of Trinidad and Tobago is to educate and train young
designers and marketers in the art and business of fashion, with an eye toward developing an emerging fashion industry in the Caribbean.
The CAFD at The University of Trinidad and Tobago will also endeavour to:
• encourage and create exchanges between CAFD and global institutions in the field of art and design
• interface fully with the local community through further education programmes such as professional workshops, seminars, short
courses and extracurricular events including exhibitions and guest lectures.
The BFA in Fashion Design is an idea driven, craft-based course of study that emphasises design concepts and skill development. The
curriculum is designed to train students in areas encountered in a professional designer’s workroom from pattern-making and draping to
fashion theory, sketching and textile arts.
Entry Requirements
Potential Careers
• Two (2) passes at GCE Advanced Level or
CAPE I and II and passes in a minimum of
three (3) CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency
Level or equivalent GCE O-Levels which
must include either CXC grade 1 or GCE
grade A in Mathematics and English; or
• Successful completion of the CAFD Diploma
in Fashion Design programme or related
studies;
• Fashion Designer (women’s wear, children’s
wear, men’s wear, lingerie, knitwear)
• Specialty Designer (sports apparel,
maternity wear, bridal wear, swimwear,
urban wear)
• Accessories Designer (shoes, bags,
jewellery)
• Design Director
• Custom Clothier
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Consultant
• Product Manager
• Collections Director
• Patternmaker
• Pattern Grader
• Technical Designer
• Fashion Educator
Additional Requirements:
• A letter of intent stating why the applicant
desires to study fashion;
• A self-portrait drawn from a mirror; and
• Submission of 10 drawings illustrating 10
garments for a man or woman travelling to
Tobago on vacation
Mature Student Entry
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme.
Performing Arts
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The aim of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in the Performing Arts programme is to offer career opportunities through tertiary education and
training in performance and education. Its fundamental goal is to produce graduates, whose professional and educational experience
of the performing arts is founded upon developing essential technical and performative skills and knowledge that enable students to
accomplish their creative and cognitive goals, plus the entrepreneurial capability to succeed financially.
The programme will:
• encourage student development and understanding associated with the practical exploration and theoretical enquiry of performance
styles in Caribbean, Eastern and Western cultures;
• commit to cross-cultural and interdisciplinary studies as a significant performative and pedagogical tool in artistic scholarship;
• provide a creative and collaborative learning environment which challenges students to engage critically and physically;
• embrace the complexity of cross-cultural arts and cultural ideologies;
• cultivate a spirit of mutual respect for the arts that embody cultural diversity and identity;
• encourage entrepreneurial thinking in the performing arts;
• impart a sense of civic responsibility through service learning and community engagement.
This consolidated performing arts programme led to the award of a ‘Bachelor of Fine Arts in the Performing Arts’. There is also the
possibility for specialisation in certain areas. Courses are offered in the Performing Arts Foundation area in Years 1 and 2 plus preparatory
courses for specialisation. The programme places a strong emphasis on Caribbean Culture and includes supporting courses in Cultural
Literacy, Education and Cultural Entrepreneurship. In years 3 and 4 students can pursue the general BFA in Performing Arts, following
a combination of compulsory courses and electives and culminating in a Major Project (Capstone) in the Performing Arts. Alternatively,
students may follow a specialisation track as appropriate and available, subject to sufficient student demand, in the following areas:
• Music
• Dance
• Acting
• Theatre Design and Production
All programme pathways are Caribbean-centric in focus and equip the student for the possibility of professional or further academic life
locally, regionally and internationally
Sade Chance
BA Performing Arts
YEAR OF COMPLETION: 2015
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UTT has given me the opportunity to be
an exceptional artist. I would definitely
recommend this programme for the
authenticity and exposure it gives to
students.
Entry Requirements
Mature student entry
Potential Careers
• Passes in a minimum of five CXC General
Proficiency Level or equivalent GCE ‘O’ Level
at CXC Grade 1, 2 or3 or GCE O’ Level Grade
A, B or C and including Mathematics and
English Language
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme.
Specialisation 1:
OR
• A Diploma in a relevant subject area from a
recognised institution.
AND (for all applicants)
Competitive Audition/Interview as follows:
• Acting, Dance and Music: A competitive
audition in the area of specialisation plus
interview
Music - Additional Entry Requirements
• Applicants will be required to attend
and perform an audition presenting two
contrasting music selections.
Potential Careers - Music
• Small businesses as Ensembles/
Entertainment Industry Professionals
• Cultural Academics and Arts Educators
• Music Educators in Public and Private
Institutions and Studios
• Musicians for Performances, Recitals,
Concerts, Events (locally and internationally)
• Community Engagement Practitioners
(Teaching Artists)
• Music Composers and Arrangers
• Choral Directors and Singers
• Conductors and Musical Directors
• Accompanists
Caribbean Music and Indian Classical Additional Entry Requirements
• Applicants will be required to attend and
perform an audition presenting one or two
music selections from memory.
Potential Careers - Caribbean Music and Indian
Classical
• Choral Directors and Singers
• Conductors
• Composers
• Music Educators in Public and Private
Institutions and Studios
• Musicians
• Recitals and Concerts Performers
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Specialisation 2:
Specialisation 3:
Specialisation 4:
Dance - Additional Entry Requirements
Acting - Additional Entry Requirements
• Three letters of recommendation from
performing arts professionals and/or
teachers (not from a relative) addressing the
applicant’s potential and competency in the
entertainment industry
• A résumé
An audition of two monologues (one
Classical and one Contemporary or
Caribbean) of contrasting mood not to
exceed four (4) minutes in total length is
essential. Candidates may also be required
to participate in group improvisations,
movement and voice sessions as well as sing
a song a capella.
Theatre Design and Production - Additional
Entry Requirements
Potential Careers - Dance
• Professional Dancer
• Choreographer
• Artistic Director
• Dance Educator
• Dance Production Manger
• Dance Designer
• Videographer for Dance Installations
• Community Arts and Dance Coordinator
• Dance Historian and Ethnographer
• Dance Critic
• Arts Administrator
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Potential Careers - Acting
• Actors in theatre, musical theatre, film,
television and radio drama
• Narrators for documentaries, features and
corporate video
• Voice-over artists for TV/radio commercials,
animated features and video games
• Presenters and Hosts for television
programs (talk shows, game and magazine
shows, etc.)
• Stand-Up Comedians
• Masters of Ceremonies for live and recorded
events
• Story-tellers and Performers in adult and
children’s theatre
• Communication Specialists
• Teaching artists and actor-teachers for
educational and special-needs theatre
• Teachers in primary/secondary schools and
community-based arts schools/programs
• Playwrights and Screenwriters
• Theatre, Film and Television Directors and
Producers
• Private Acting and Vocal Performance
Coaches
• Talent Agents and Casting Directors
• Radio Announcers/DJ’s and Newscasters
• Models for print, electronic media and live
fashion shows
• Arts research, arts education and artsrelated academia
Prospective students are required to submit at
the time of their interview to the university;
• Three letters of recommendation (preferably
from performing arts professionals and/
or educators) addressing the applicant’s
potential and competency in the
entertainment industry.
Applicants should know why he or she
wants to attend the Academy, be able to
discuss past work and training, and ask
pertinent questions. The interview process is
approximately 30 minutes in duration where
the applicant will also present and discuss:
• A résumé
• A portfolio of previous theatre work in the
area of intended interest that includes
documented related materials such as
photography, programmes, plots, paintings,
renderings, sculpture and/or sewing and
building projects.
Candidates are encouraged to participate
in the Academy’s portfolio workshops in
preparation for the interview on dates posted
on the Academy’s website.
Potential Careers - Theatre Design and
Production
• Lighting Designers
• Set Designers
• Costume Designers
• Sound Designers
• Projection Designers
• Technical Directors
• Performing Arts Producers
• Events Managers
• Production Managers
• Stage Managers
• Performing Arts Technicians
• Stage Hands
• In-House Training Programme Developers
• Team Leaders / Special Assignment /
District Leaders/Task Managers
Computer Engineering
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The B.A.Sc. in Computer Engineering programme with options in Software Engineering and Network and Telecommunication Engineering
is designed to produce graduates to function in areas such as software development, hardware design and development, multimedia
communications, database management system, network analysis and design, wireless, fiber optics and broadband communications, and
network security. They will also have the ability to participate and lead the way in extensive projects and other multidisciplinary fields. The
programme covers a wide range of fundamental concepts, principles and techniques in ICT but also provides a strong foundation in applied
theories, mathematics and practical exercises. It is this interdisciplinary combination of basic knowledge, engineering fundamentals,
engineering design and applications that gives this programme focus, strength and relevance in a competitive and tightening employment
market.
The aim of these programmes is to produce engineers in Information and Communication Technology who are employable in the local
industries and are interested in doing research at the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels to meet the technological and development interests of
Trinidad and Tobago and indeed the Caribbean region and International arena. This will be achieved by the delivery of curricula with
interdisciplinary and technological focal points that are current with modern trends. The programmes will also strive to foster in the
prospective graduates the groundwork of adaptability, versatility and innovative spirit that will create innovative entrepreneurs and
professional engineers. These aims will be achieved through the use of well-equipped laboratories prepared with up-to-date resources.
The general goals are to:
• attract and recruit students of good academic ability and potential from all social groups within the national and international community,
• provide students with the ability to apply a broad and specialised set of ICT skills to the solution of ICT problems,
• provide students with an interdisciplinary orientation combined with specialist learning in ICT and delivered with professionalism and
innovation,
• produce ICT graduates with leadership potential to play a professional and ethical role in industry and the engineering professions and to
make a significant contribution to design and research,
• service the expanding employment market needs for ICT professionals.
Entry Requirements
Potential Careers
B.A.Sc. in Computer Engineering
It is expected that the main areas for
employment will be:
• Must have pass in 2 A-Level or CAPE
II inclusive of Mathematics, Physics or
Chemistry and General Paper
or
• Any Diploma from the Center for Information
and Communication Technology with a
minimum CGPA of 2.0 or equivalent
Students matriculating with a UTT Diploma from the
Center for Information and Communication Technology
can apply for exemptions via challenge exams for
selected Level 1 courses
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• Software Engineer/Developer
• Hardware Designer
• Software and Hardware Tester
• Network Designers/Analysts
• Computer and Network Security Specialist
• Wireless, Fiber and Broadband
Communications Engineers/Specialists
• Database Designer and Developer
• Systems/Programme Analyst
• Project Managers in ICT
• Project / Team Leader in ICT
• Information Technology Officer
• Education and Research in ICT
The graduates will be expected to take
leadership roles in these industries and
in the engineering profession, as well as
the Finance, Health, Oil and Gas Sectors,
and to make significant contribution to
design and research in the specific areas.
Such leadership roles include apprentice
level engineers, supervisory management,
information technology officers
Melissa Thorpe
B.A.Sc. Computer Engineering
YEAR OF COMPLETION: 2013
I chose UTT because the curriculum
is so diverse and informative with the
added bonus of gaining valuable work
experience in your field. My experience
at UTT is a great one as I have acquired
so much knowledge from day one.
Biomedical Engineering
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE / MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles to solve medical
problems. It is an emerging field that has provided and will continue to provide tremendous
positive impact on human health and quality of life as it pushes the frontiers of medicine.
This engineering field continues to advance the practice of medicine through diverse
innovations. Its core discipline areas are:
• Bioinstrumentation
• Biomaterials
• Biomechanics
• Cell, Tissue and Genetic Engineering
• Clinical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Orthopaedic Bioengineering
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Systems Physiology
Entry Requirements
Mature student entry
Potential Careers
• Two (2) CAPE (Units 1 and 2) or two (2) GCE
A-Levels subjects from either Mathematics,
Biology, Chemistry or Physics, plus
General Paper or Caribbean Studies and
Communication Studies with a minimum
Grade II in CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency/
GCE O-Level Mathematics, OR
• Relevant NEC Technician’s Diploma OR
• Relevant NETD/HNC/HND Technician’s
Diploma OR
• First Year B.Sc. Natural Science or
Engineering Degree
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme.
The following are possible career
opportunities for Biomedical Engineering
graduates:
Additionally, mature students can be directed
to participate in foundation courses that
provide additional background in a specific
area of deficiency, in order to provide the
student with the time and experience to build
the required academic base.
• Healthcare Manager
• Hospital Biomedical Engineer
• Product Development Engineer
• Biological Scientist
• Material Scientist
• Lecturer
• Medical Informant
• Technical/Medical Writer
• Biomedical Scientist
• Sales Representative
• Technician’ Supervisors/Managers
• Biomedical Equipment Planner
• Pharmaceutical Engineer
• Imaging Service Engineer
• Forensic Analyser
• Medical Devices Design
• Manufacturing Research and Development
• Pharmaceutical Process Engineer
• Healthcare Sales Representative
• Healthcare Purchasing
• Pathologist
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Civil Engineering Systems
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE / MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
Civil Engineers have historically been responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of the physical
environment around us. Few professions embrace such a diverse range of activities, from transport systems, water collection, treatment
and distribution systems, to buildings and structures.
Now, in the 21st century, we see some important transitions in the practice of Civil Engineering. Our work requires us to deal not just with
technical issues and efficient design, but all the more so with the larger social, economic, and environmental aspects of our work. Our
local civil engineers must be able to work with and within other cultures and furthermore, regional, national, and international issues are
important in how major projects are designed, built, operated and in assessing how environmental effects transcend political boundaries.
Our civil infrastructure (transportation and lifeline systems) is decaying at an increasing rate. Additionally, one of the greatest challenges
worldwide is protecting the environment and sustaining our future in the face of ever-increasing societal needs and population pressures.
Our design and construction processes must be implemented in ways that consider the sustainability of a proposed structure in an
integrated and timely fashion. There is an increased need to move people and goods and therefore efficient and ecologically friendly
transportation systems must be developed and implemented to serve this need.
These factors suggest that the technical curriculum must recognise that a young person coming to the profession needs breadth, balance,
and perspective. The University of Trinidad and Tobago believes the important activities in the 21st century will include sustaining the
environment and the natural cycles on which all life depends; an increased contribution by civil engineers towards the generation of wealth
through entrepreneurial activities; and providing the necessities for human life and civil societies, including energy, shelter, food, water, and
air, and the infrastructure for commerce in more efficient and renewable ways than today.
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UTT intends to meet the challenges of the 21st century through our offerings in the following
areas of Civil Engineering Systems:
B.A.SC.- M.ENG. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SYSTEMS WITH STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
This course offers a broadly based
scheme of study covering the major areas
of civil engineering (structures, fluids,
transportation, geotechnics, materials,
communications, environmental design
and impact, surveying, mathematics, etc.)
with a major focus on design of complex
engineering structures. The graduate is
trained to create processes, techniques
and technologies for the planning,
design, construction and operations of
environmentally sensitive, economically
efficient, performance-based built
systems, and managing associated risks
from natural and man-made hazards.
The graduate will possess effective
entrepreneurial skills as well as a personal
commitment to professional standards,
recognising obligations to society, the
profession and the environment.
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B.A.SC. - CIVIL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
This course offer a broadly based scheme
of study covering the major areas of
civil engineering (structures, fluids,
transportation, geotechnics, materials,
communications, environmental design
and impact, surveying, mathematics,
etc.) with a major focus on the structural,
hydraulic and process design of
environmental engineering solutions.
These include public health engineering
(including water supply, wastewater
treatment, waste disposal, recycling,
contaminated land and pollution control),
hydraulics and hydrology engineering
and planning. The course was designed
to respond to major needs of our public
utilities agencies and downstream energy
industry and to address issues of water
scarcity, contaminated sites, minimising
environmental impact and improving the
environment. The graduate will possess
effective entrepreneurial skills as well as a
personal commitment to professionalism.
B.A.SC.- CIVIL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
WITH CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND
MANAGEMENT
This course offers a broadly based
scheme of study covering the major areas
of civil engineering (structures, fluids,
transportation, geotechnics, materials,
communications, environmental design
and impact, surveying, mathematics,
etc.) with a major focus on managing
construction processes. The course
aims to equip graduates with the skill
to provide technical and commercial
management in the construction industry;
appropriate theoretical and practical
methods to design, develop, construct,
commission, operate and maintain civil
engineering products, processes, systems
and services. The graduate will possess
effective entrepreneurial skills as well as
a personal commitment to professional
standards, to society, the profession and
the environment.
Entry Requirements
Mature student entry
Potential Careers
The admission requirements are in
accordance with the University’s regulations
for admission to undergraduate B.A.Sc-M.
Eng. Programmes:
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to the programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would
be assessed by the UTT Programme coordinator (s) as possessing a combination of
qualifications and educational or experiential
maturity to enable him/her to successfully
participate in the Programme.
Graduates can gain employment in the
following areas and in the following positions:
• Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examinations (CAPE) Levels 1 and
2 or GCE A-Levels in the following
subjects: Mathematics and either
Physics or Chemistry, Caribbean studies,
Communication Studies or General Ppaper
Or
• Relevant NEC Technician’s Diploma;
Or
• Relevant NETD/HNC/HND Technicians’
Diploma
B.A.Sc.-M.Eng Civil Engineering Systems
with Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering Construction Firms
• Civil Engineering Consultancy Engineers
• Transport Consultants and Road Design
Engineers
• Geotechnical Consulting Firms
• Project Execution Units with ALL Ministries
B.A.Sc.-Civil Engineering Systems with
Environmental Engineering
• Civil Engineering Construction Firms
• Civil Engineering Consultancy Engineers
• Environmental Engineering Design
Engineers
• Environmental Consulting Firms
• Environmental Managing Agencies
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
B.A.Sc.-Civil Engineering Systems with
Construction Management
• Civil Engineering Construction Firms
• Civil Engineering Consultancy Engineers
• Transport Consultants and Road Design
Engineers
• Geotechnical Consulting Firms
• Project Execution Units with ALL Ministries
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Coast and Ocean Sciences
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The Ministry of Science and Tertiary Education and The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) have identified the need to provide
educational opportunities for the population of Trinidad and Tobago which will improve self reliance, entrepreneurship and competitiveness.
These objectives are also in line with policy documents of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT). Other GORTT
objectives that can be furthered by education in marine science include: promoting sustainable growth and diversification of the economy
as well as creating information-based knowledge and creative industries that will identify and develop the creativity of the population.
Concomitantly, the objectives of educating for sustainable development are in keeping with the UN General Assembly Resolution 57/254
(December 2001) and the Cartagena Convention, which focuses on the Oil Spill Protocol, Land-Based Sources of Marine Pollution Protocol
and the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife Protocol of the Caribbean Environment Programme.
Education in coast and ocean sciences is an obvious necessity in Trinidad and Tobago, an archipelagic state that relies on the economic
activities associated with the exploitation of marine resources. Indeed oil, gas and downstream energy industries account for up to
75% of the Nation’s visible trade, (June 2010 Economic Bulletin of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago). Abundant educational and
entrepreneurial opportunities in COS support the GORTT’s initiative to transform the economy by educating citizens in the alternative uses
of the maritimes. This endeavour is crucial for the future development of the nation when one considers that the seas that surround it are
some 17 times greater than the Nation’s land space. The programme provides appropriate training and research experience to support
sustainable use and rehabilitation of our coasts and oceans. It has a General Option, or one of two areas of specialisation: Biodiversity or
Fisheries.
Entry Requirements
Mature Student Entry
Potential Careers
Two (2) GCE A-Level passes or two (2) passes
at CAPE 1 and 2 (in Chemistry, Biology or
Geography, and one of the following: Physics,
Mathematics, Geography, Environmental
Science, or similar discipline) and
Communication Studies or Equivalent
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate
in the Programme. If necessary, mature
students will be directed to participate in
foundation courses that provide additional
background in a specific area of deficiency,
in order to provide the student with the time
and experience to build the required academic
base.
The potential careers and possible
employment opportunities available to
graduating students are:
OR
Diploma or any other qualification from a
recognised institution and experience within
Environmental Science, Biology/ Marine
Biology, or similar discipline
Additional entry requirements for the B.A.Sc.
in COS are:
General computer skills and a familiarity
with a Windows platform. Experience with MS
Excel (or equivalent) and/or databases are
advantageous.
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Ability to swim and snorkel by the start of Year 2
• Applied Environmental Research Scientist
• Aquaculture Development Officer
• Coastal Resources Management Specialist
• Environmental Educator
• Environmental Officer/Analyst
• Environmental Planning Officer
• Environmental Policy Analyst
• Fisheries Officer
• Marine Environmental Manager/Officer
• Marine Protected Areas Manager
• Research Analyst
• Science Officer
• Sustainable Development Analyst
Manufacturing and Design
Engineering
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE / MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
Manufacturing and Design engineers have to deal with various aspects of processes to produce a variety of products requiring innovation
in product development, use of sophisticated machines – computer controlled and use of robots, computer aided modeling, lean
manufacturing systems, sustainability and economic feasibility, entrepreneurship and marketability. The students will therefore be required
to develop skills on a variety of industrial processes.
The aims of the B.A.Sc. and the M.Eng. in Manufacturing and Design Engineering programme are to:
• provide industry with the manpower knowledge and skills in the areas of:
a.Manufacturing Processes and Materials
b.Product Design and Development
c.Production, Management and Control, of man-made products
• feed the M.Sc. programme in Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management (IIEM) and for research in the areas of
Manufacturing, Design and Materials.
The programme includes a range of application areas, such as: Materials, and Manufacturing, Operations Management, Sustainability,
Mechatronics, Design and Innovation so that students are trained in decision-making, logistics, and production management.
Entry Requirements
Mature Student Entry
• Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examinations (CAPE) Levels 1 and
2 or GCE A-Levels in the following
subjects: Mathematics and either
Physics or Chemistry, Caribbean Studies,
Communication Studies or General Paper.
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme.
Or
• Relevant NEC Technician’s Diploma;
Or
• Relevant NETD/HNC/HND Technicians’
Diploma.
OPTION 1: As per validation document and
2010 Student Prospectus
Potential Careers
• Entrepreneurs
• Plant Managers
• Operations Managers
• Product Design and Development
• Production Planning
• Plant layout and resource management
• Manufacturing Engineer
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OPTION 2: Restructured version, as per
validation document and 2010 Student
Prospectus
Potential Careers
Graduates of this programme will be
able to work in small, medium and large
organisations in the area of Mechanical
Design and Manufacturing, Production
Planning, Product Design and Development
and Plant Layout and Resource Management.
They can gain employments in the position of:
• Entrepreneurs
• Plant Managers
• Operations Managers
• Manufacturing Engineer
Utilities Engineering
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE / MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The programme aims are to produce employable graduate engineers in utilities engineering who are among the best in the world. This
will be attained by the delivery of an interdisciplinary and technologically up-to-date curriculum, using well-equipped laboratories and
enhanced research facilities, which encompass traditional utility engineering and the emerging green and renewable energy generation,
distribution and utilisation. The programmes will also strive to foster in the prospective graduates the foundation of adaptability, versatility
and innovative spirit which they will need in new and challenging careers as professional engineers. The general goals are to:
• attract and recruit students of good academic ability and potential from all social groups within the national and international community,
• provide students with the ability to apply a broad and specialised science and engineering knowledge to the solution of everyday
engineering problems,
• provide students with an interdisciplinary engineering education with sufficient breadth and depth across the utility engineering
discipline combined with specialist learning and delivered with professionalism and innovation. Research and scholarly teaching are the
other integrating features of this approach,
• produce engineering graduates with leadership potential to play a professional and ethical role in industry and the engineering
profession and to make a significant contribution to design and research,
• service the expanding employment market needs for Maintenance Operations Engineers.
The B.A.Sc. and M.Eng programmes focus on utilities and large-scale networks including the electric power, water and transportation
utilities. As such, the programme has two distinct options that the student can follow: an Electrical and a Mechanical Option. The Electrical
option encompasses classical and renewable energy generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation, power electronics, energy
efficiency, electromechanical and drive systems, robotics, control and automation and renewable green energy utilisation. While the
Mechanical Option includes thermodynamics, system dynamics, system design, heat and mass transfer, energy conversion, computer
aided engineering, fluid dynamics, water engineering, fuel cells and project management. Graduates from both options will have key
specialist skills in the operation and design fields as well as management of conventional, renewable and sustainable green energy
generation, interfacing and utilisation.
From Year 2 the B.A.Sc. in Utilities Engineering has two options which students can take:
1.Electrical
2.Mechanical
From Year 4 the M.Eng students will have a choice between three separate options:
1.Electric Utilities
2.Mechanical Utilities
3.SCADA and Automation
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Entry Requirements
Mature student entry
Potential Careers
The admission requirements are in
accordance with the University’s regulations
for admission to undergraduate B.A.Sc.
programmes and require the following:
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Professor
as possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the programme.
The programmes prepare graduating students
for full employment in the following areas:
• Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examinations (CAPE) Levels 1 and
2 or GCE A-Levels in the following
subjects: mathematics and either
physics or chemistry, Caribbean studies,
communication studies or general paper
• Or Relevant NEC Technician’s Diploma;
• Or Relevant NETD/HNC/HND Technicians’
Diploma
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• Process Industries
• Electric Utilities
• Transportation
• Processing and Manufacturing
• Water and sanitation industries
• Mining and Smelting
• Automotive and Drive-by-Wire emerging
industries
• Electric Drives, Light Rail Systems and
Transportation Utilities
• Renewable and Green Energy Industry,
Microgrid, Co-generation and efficient
utilisation
• Education and research
The graduates will be expected to take
leadership roles in these industries and in the
engineering profession and to make a significant
contribution to design and research in the
specific areas.
Process Engineering
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE / MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The graduate Process Engineer will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake research in the field. In addition, the
engineer will be able to appreciate and work effectively in the emerging and rapidly evolving technologies, such as materials for artificial
hearts, biodegradable polymers, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, carbon dioxide sequestration or finding alternative uses for carbon
dioxide, obtaining medicines from biological organisms etc. Process Engineers are key players in meeting the demand from consumers for
more sophisticated products at affordable prices. They are key players in developing ‘green’ processes and in performing environmental
clean-up operations. They are key players in achieving sustainable development.
The programme is designed to equip the engineering graduates with the knowledge, as well as the intellectual, practical and transferable
soft skills and abilities required for success as a professional engineer.
Entry Requirements
Mature student entry
Potential Careers
The admission requirements are in
accordance with the University’s regulations
for admission to undergraduate B.A.Sc.
programmes and require one of the following:
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Professor
as possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme.
Trinidad and Tobago has a well-developed
Process Industry Sector comprising:
• Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examinations (CAPE) Levels 1 and 2 or
GCE A-Levels in the following subjects:
mathematics and chemistry with at least a
grade III or C in each subject.
• Relevant NETD Technicians’ Diploma with a
minimum GPA of 2.7
Petroleum Industry
--Oil and Gas Production; Petroleum Refining;
Petrochemicals – Ammonia/Urea, Methanol
Metals Production
--Direct Reduction Iron and Steel Manufacture;
Aluminium Manufacture – in hand
Minerals Industry
--Cement Manufacture; Glass Bottle production;
Clay and Concrete Products
Food and Beverage Production
--Rum and Beer; Soft Drinks; Packaging; Jams/
Sauces etc.
• Chlor Alkali – Chlorine/bleach/cleaning
products
• Personal Care Products
• Water and Sanitation Industries
The programmes prepare graduating
students for full employment in the above
areas. The graduates will be expected to take
leadership roles in these industries and in
the engineering profession and to make a
significant contribution to design and research
in the specific areas.
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BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMME
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Petroleum Engineering
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE / MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMME
Programme Brief
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) and Master in Engineering (M.Eng) programme in Petroleum Engineering was developed to
strategically fill the demand for engineering graduates in Trinidad’s growing oil and gas industry and improve the local knowledge and
skills base for the current and future Hydrocarbon industry.
The B.A.Sc. and M.Eng programmes in Petroleum Engineering prepare undergraduates for a career in the energy industry or to enter
and continue the practice of engineering at a professional level. In addition, qualified graduates may pursue graduate study in petroleum
engineering and related fields.
The programme aims:
• To produce students who are employable, and understand the fundamental principles of petroleum engineering so that they can
successfully pursue careers within oil and gas production
• To train an individual to be a petroleum engineer who is competent in reservoir evaluation, reservoir engineering and management,
drilling and completions, and production engineering
• To develop the graduate’s ability to analyse open-ended problems and design solutions for petroleum engineering and related
disciplines. This includes evaluation of associated uncertainties and risks and evaluation of societal impact
• To promote effective oral and written technical communication skills and team building skills
• To prepare graduates with engineering fundamentals to work effectively in industry
• To work with industry and government representatives to identify the most important problems now facing the upstream petroleum
industry and those that arise in the future.
Entry Requirements
Mature student entry
Potential Careers
• Two (2) A-level passes or CAPE I and II
(Mathematics plus Physics or Chemistry),
and General Paper or Communications
Studies and Caribbean Studies, PLUS
O-level Chemistry and O-level Physics
• Graduates from a 2-year engineering
Diploma programme with a minimum
GPA of 3.0 will be considered with some
credit being given for Diploma courses
which are substantially equivalent to the
B.A.Sc. courses. This is done on a case by
case basis, but should generally result in a
requirement of about three additional years
of study to earn the B.A.Sc. degree after the
engineering Diploma.
An applicant who does not satisfy all the
stipulated minimum academic or technical
qualifications for admission to a programme
may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/She
would need to possess the critical elements
of the stipulated qualification and would be
assessed by the UTT Programme Head as
possessing a combination of qualifications
and educational or experiential maturity to
enable him/her to successfully participate in
the Programme
The structure of the B.A.Sc. and M.Eng
programmes in petroleum engineering
produce immediate key benefits; industryready graduates who would have gained
hands-on experience from the learning
environment in the field and the commitment
of the oil companies (through the industry
council) to have students work on real
projects using their field data and software.
In an Alliance with the industry, the
programme structure allows graduates of the
B.A.Sc. and M.Eng in petroleum engineering
to obtain employment above the technician or
field engineer level.
Students may be employed as:
• Petroleum Engineer
• Drilling Engineer
• Reservoir Engineer
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information and guidance purposes only and does not
constitute a contract. Details included are correct at
the time of going to press in December 2013.