| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Biotechnology Technician program provides students with the laboratory skills, technical knowledge, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in the biotechnology and life sciences industries. The program emphasizes real-world scenarios, ethical considerations, and professional development, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in emerging fields such as environmental, agricultural, and pharmaceutical technologies.
Program Outline
The Biotechnology Technician program equips students with the necessary laboratory skills, technical knowledge, and fundamental understanding to succeed in various careers within the Biotechnology and Life Science industries. The program features an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment, focusing on real-world scenarios in the evolving fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. Through this program, students will gain valuable experience in independent and group settings, enhancing their personal and professional development while learning to perform laboratory duties with compliance to legislative guidelines. Training includes practical and technical instruction in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, cell culture, molecular biology, and computer applications. Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce and contribute to a wide range of emerging professions within diverse sectors of the bio-economy, including environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical technologies, analytical chemistry, and many other exciting fields.
Program Objectives:
- Provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to succeed in the laboratory environment within the biotechnology and life sciences industries.
- Develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, allowing them to effectively interpret and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
- Foster students' professional communication and teamwork skills, preparing them for effective collaboration within diverse teams in various professional settings.
- Equip students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to operate laboratory equipment with accuracy and precision, adhering to safety and quality standards.
