Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

Program Overview

This Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology program provides a comprehensive foundation in biology, chemistry, and data science. Students develop expertise in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, and biotechnology principles. The program prepares graduates for careers in biotechnology, scientific research, and laboratory management.

Program Outline

Outline:

Level I

Semester I

• BIOLOGY 1101: Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
• CHEM 1100: Chemistry IA or CHEM 1101: Foundations of Chemistry IA
• Approved Level I Elective
• Approved Level I Elective

Semester II

• BIOLOGY 1201: Biology I: Human Perspectives or BIOLOGY 1202: Biology I: Organisms
• CHEM 1200: Chemistry IB or CHEM 1201: Foundations of Chemistry IB
• SCIENCE 1500: Introductory Data Science - Becoming Smart About Data (or Semester 1)
• Level I Elective

Level II

Semester I

• BIOCHEM 2502: Biochemistry II (Biotechnology): Molecular and Cell Biology
• MICRO 2504: Microbiology II (Biotechnology)
• Level II Elective
• Level II Elective

Semester II

• BIOCHEM 2503: Biochemistry II (Biotechnology): Metabolism
• BIOTECH 2010: Principles of Biotechnology II
• Level II Elective
• Level II Elective

Level III

Semester I

• BIOCHEM 3000: Molecular and Structural Biology III
• Level III Elective
• Level III Elective

Semester II

• BIOTECH 3000: Biotechnology Practice III
• Level III Elective
• Level III Elective

Careers:

• Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
• Laboratory Manager
• Biotechnologist
• Biotechnology
• Scientific Officer
• Scientist