Bachelor (Hons) of Biotechnology

This programme provides training in the practical application of organisms, or their cellular components, to manufacturing, service industries and environmental management. It provides sound training in core Molecular Biosciences (Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Immunology), leading to different areas of Biotechnology. Furthermore, electives are being offered in the fields of business and mass communication to give options to the students to gain more insights into business and entrepreneurship. Compulsory Biotechnology projects as well as internships with biotechnology and molecular bioscience companies will further enhance the employability of graduates. Highlights; The programme spans a variety of key biotechnology areas from optimization of processes such as those involved in producing antibiotics, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and genetically engineered transgenic plants and animals, to carrying out gene therapy, improving water and land management, and remedying pollution. Well-equipped labs, where all Biotechnology undergraduates will have the opportunity to use advanced equipment such as the Real-Time PCR, HPLC, Bioreactor, Sonicator and Inverted Microscope.

Career Path

Science Officer, Science Researcher, Clinical and Regulatory Executive or Officer, Field Application Specialist, Technical Support Executive or Officer, Service Engineer, Quality Assurance Officer (Executive, Supervisor or Analyst), Quality Control Officer (Supervisor, Assistant or Analyst), Safety Specialist, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, companies, research companies (including companies conducting clinical trials), clinical diagnostic laboratories, analytical.