The BITS programme is a joint University of the West Indies and McGill University summer field study experience. The programme aims to prepare students with knowledge, practice and mentored project experience needed to build expertise and confidence in handling development issues related to agriculture, food, environment and health. BITS involves three 3-credit, intensive courses and one 6-credit multidisciplinary project course during the summer. For more information, please see the
BITS application form.
BITS Programme Schedule for 2024
| Course (s) |
Course Code |
Duration |
Dates |
| Multidisciplinary Project |
BIOL 3901 |
Week 1-10 |
May 22 – August 2, 2024 |
| Tropical Horticulture |
BIOL 2465 |
Week 1-4 |
May 22- June 12, 2024 |
| Sustainable Land Use |
BIOL 2463 |
Week 5-7 |
June 19 – July 5, 2024 |
| Tropical Energy and Bioprocessing |
BIOL 2466 |
Week 8- 10 |
July 10 – July 26, 2024 |