Bachelor of Biotechnology programme - School of Biosciences

The Bachelor of Biotechnology programme is designed to provide you with a comprehensive education and training in biotechnology, with a specific focus on three core areas: agriculture, medical, and industrial biotechnology disciplines.

Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practical sessions, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. These practical experiences will help you develop essential laboratory skills and techniques that are crucial in the field of biotechnology.

Our progressive curriculum is designed to equip you with the scientific principles and knowledge necessary for success in the biotechnology industry. You will delve into fascinating topics such as molecular cloning, genome editing, cell tissue culture techniques, bioinformatics analysis, bioprocessing technologies, and research and development techniques and instrumentations.

Overseas Transfer Options

United Kingdom (UK). Canada and Australia

Primary Major

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

Year 1

• Introduction to Biotechnology

• Fundamental of Chemistry

• Introduction to Microbiology

• Cell Biology

• Principles of Biochemistry

• Principle of Genetics

• Molecules from Nature: Biodiversity and Natural Products

• Techniques and Instrumentation in Biotechnology

• Introduction to Biostatistics

Year 2

• Crop Biotechnology

• Animal Biotechnology

• Bioprocess Technology

• Applications of Bioinformatics

• Research and Laboratory Management

• Trends in Applied and Synthetic Biotechnology

• Understanding Entrepreneurialism

Year 3

• Research Project

• Industrial Training

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