The Department currently offers a major in Microbiology and the appointee will be responsible for leading this programme. Immunobiology but alternatives can be offered dependent on the appointee s area of specialization. The appointee will also give 4 introductory lectures and practicals on the microbial world in BL 14A - Biodiversity 1. 35B - Microbial Biochemistry are taught by colleagues in the Department and form part of the Microbiology major. The B.Sc. degree programme is either of 3 or 4 years duration, depending upon the level of qualifications at entry to the University.
Microbiology is taught at all levels in the degree.
The Department is situated at the top of a coral escarpment overlooking the sea and comprises the Chemistry and Biology buildings. Each Academic staff member has an individual office and access to a research laboratory. The Aquaculture and Animal House buildings in the nearby Biology park provide further staff research space. Through an agreement with the Barbados National Trust, the Department has access to Andromeda Botanic Gardens on the east coast of Barbados. Horticultural Science, Whole Plant Physiology, Environmental Regulation of Plant Development, particularly flowering.