Search this site:Entry Requirements
In addition to the University's Matriculation Requirements, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires that applicants must have attained a PASS in Chemistry at GCE Ordinary Level, CXC, or equivalent.
Standard Entry Criteria
'A' Level qualifications:
- At least a B+ average in Pure Mathematics and Physics; OR
- At least a B average in Pure Mathematics and Physics and one other approved 'A' Level subject*.
* Preferably in a science area. Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronic Technology are highly recommended in this regard
CAPE qualifications:
- At least a Grade 2 average over Mathematics and Physics.
NB: Only applicants with CAPE Units 1 and 2 will be considered for entry.
These profiles represent the benchmark qualification for entry into the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Non-Standard Entry
The Department will also consider the following minimum qualifications:
- Transfers from the UWI Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Sciences:
- B+ average over Preliminary Mathematics and Preliminary Physics; OR
- B in Introductory Mathematics and at least a B in Preliminary Physics;
- NEC EEET and MEET Diplomas (Trinidad and Tobago) with a 3.5 GPA or above and a B+ in final year Mathematics;
- UTT/TTIT Mechanical or Electrical Technician Diplomas with a 3.5 GPA or above;
- CAST Diplomas (Jamaica) (Mechanical or Electrical) with an overall B+ average and a B+ in final year Mathematics;
- Barbados Community College Ordinary Technician Diploma (Mechanical or Electrical) with a 3.5 GPA or above and a B+ in final year Mathematics.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants are asked to note that due to the highly competitive nature of the process, fulfillment of these minimum requirements DOES NOT guarantee entry into the Department.
