Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the application of science and engineering to develop useful products from biological materials. Biotechnology is a very broad discipline, ranging from cloning to cheese making, and products from antibiotics to beer.
Career Opportunities
- Bioengineer
- Biotechnologist
- Food Technologist
- Laboratory Technician
- Pharmaceutical Engineer
- Quality Assurance Officer
Potential Employers
- Crown Research Institutes
- Food and Dairy Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Private Research Companies
- Universities and Polytechnics
This programme examines the extraction, recovery, and purification of biochemicals from the meat, dairy, and other industries. It explores technological applications at the industrial level as well as the molecular level.
RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND
School subjects required
As well as biology and chemistry, students would find mathematics, physics and/or technology useful. Some first-year papers have specific prerequisites so check the paper list carefully.
PLANNING YOUR DEGREE
Biotechnology is available as an interdisciplinary major jointly taught between the Department of Biological Sciences and the School of Engineering.
To complete a major in Biotechnology, students must complete 120 points above 100 Level, including 60 points at 300 Level, from the below papers.
The other papers needed to complete the degree requirements of the BSc and BSc(Tech) may come from further optional papers in Biotechnology, other science subjects, or may even include a few papers from other faculties/schools of study.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
As this is an interdisciplinary major taught between two or more departments, it is recommended that you contact the Dean's Office, Faculty of Science and Engineering as you enrol in your second year of studies for programme advice, if you are considering pursuing postgraduate study on completion of your bachelor degree. This is to ensure that you enrol in the required papers that would gain you entry into a Postgraduate qualification.
Our Qualifications
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