Bachelor of Biotechnology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Biotechnology program provides a comprehensive foundation in biotechnology principles, covering topics such as molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and bioprocess engineering. Students develop skills in investigative projects, written and oral assignments, and group participation. The program prepares graduates for careers in various biotechnology fields, including biomedical research, pharmaceutical industries, and plant and animal breeding.

Program Outline

Outline:

Level I

courses provide strong foundations in chemistry, biology, biotechnology applications and bioprocess engineering principles. Core courses at levels 2 and 3 cover important topic areas, such as molecular biology, molecular and structural biochemistry, microbiology, bioseparations and downstream processing, fermentation, bioinformatics, bioprocess economics, bioprocess design and scale-up, intellectual property, regulatory issues, waste management and bioremediation.

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

Careers:

The Bachelor of Biotechnology helps you find a career in:

• biomedical biotechnology, medical diagnostics and vaccine discovery
• development of genetically modified organisms
• ethics and regulatory organisations
• innovative and laboratory research science
• management of biotechnology industries and enterprises
• patent law (with appropriate qualifications)
• pharmaceutical industries
• plant and animal breeding and improvement