Biotechnology

Program Overview

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This five-year biotechnology program provides a comprehensive foundation in the field, including core courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Students gain practical experience through mandatory internships and industry-relevant electives. The program prepares graduates for careers in various biotechnology sectors, such as bioprocess science, bioinformatics, and research.

Program Outline

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Outline:

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Year One

• Computer Applications and Digital skills [Mandatory]
• Environmental management of biotechnology industries [Mandatory]
• Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry [Mandatory]
• Mathematics for Pharmaceutical Scientists [Mandatory]
• Principles of Cellular Biology [Mandatory]

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Year Two

• Introduction to the Biotechnology Sector [Mandatory]
• Critical thinking for Biotechnology and related industries [Mandatory]
• Mathematics for Pharmaceutical Scientists [Mandatory]
• Principles of Systems Biology [Mandatory]
• Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry [Mandatory]
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry [Mandatory]
• Introductory Microbiology [Mandatory]

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Year Three

• Microbial Biotechnology [Mandatory]
• Natural Organic Chemistry [Mandatory]
• (Bio)Pharmaceutical Industry Regulatory Affairs [Mandatory]
• Structural Biochemistry for Food and Pharmaceuticals [Mandatory]
• Statistics [Mandatory]

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Year Four

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Semester 1

• Biotechnology 1: Upstream Bio [Mandatory]
• Biotechnology 2: Downstream Processing and Enzyme Technology [Mandatory]
• Computational Biotechnology [Mandatory]
• Safety Management for Biotechnology Industries [Mandatory]
• Lean and Six Sigma [Mandatory]
• Molecular Biotechnology [Mandatory]

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Semester 2

• Industrial Biotechnology Placement [Mandatory]

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Year Five

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Semester 1

• Biorefinery and Bio-based Products [Mandatory]
• (Bio)Pharmaceutical Processing Pilot Plant [Mandatory]
• Omics for Biotechnology [Mandatory]
• Agri-food & Beverage Biotech [Mandatory]
• Advanced Analysis Techniques for Food, Beverage, Biopharma [Mandatory]
• Process Analytical Technology [Mandatory]
• Allergen Management & Control [Elective]
• Drug Delivery and Targeted Therapies [Elective]
• Immunology and Diagnostics [Elective]

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Semester 2

• Biotechnology Final Year Project & Dissertation [Mandatory]
• Responsible Project Management and Information Access [Mandatory]
• Climate Change Optional module [Elective]
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship [Elective]
• Lifecycle Nutrition [Elective]

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Careers:

• Bioprocess Scientist
• Bioinformatics Specialist
• Sales/Marketing/Technical Representative for biotechnology and biorefinery products (e.g Instruments, final product) and services
• Research Scientist
• Cell culture Technician
• Biomanufacturing Technician upstream/downstream
• Quality Control Specialist
• Microbiologist
• Agricultural, Biopharma and Food

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Other:

• Study Abroad Opportunities
• Work Placement