Biotechnology

This is a multidisciplinary degree that brings together aspects of chemistry, biology and cell biology. The courses are carefully tailored to cover the knowledge gaps in fields such as gene therapy, drug design, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals, micro-organisms, and bio-informatics. The purpose of this programme is to serve the needs of international and local students who require additional training relevant to their professional development.

This degree provides a programme of study for appropriately qualified and experienced graduates. It produces graduates with a critical, analytical and flexible approach to problem solving. These enhance laboratory and professional competence at a supervisory level and enables students to work independently and use their initiative in solving the diverse problems they encounter.

This programme helps you to obtain a creative attitude to the development and promotion of biotechnology products. The intention is that skills and knowledge can be more readily transferred to professional activities.

Aims of the programme

• To provide students with subject-specific knowledge, as well as a critical, analytical and flexible approach to problem solving in the field of biotechnology
• To provide students with enhanced practical and professional skills and thus prepare them effectively for professional employment or doctoral studies in the field of biotechnology
• To enable students to work independently and use initiative to solve the diverse problems they may encounter
• To instill a critical awareness of advances at the forefront of biotechnology

Content

• Research Methods, Bio-statistics and Data Management (30 credits)
• Applied Molecular Biology (30 credits)
• Bioinformatics (30 credits)
• Research Project (60 credits)

One option (30 credits) chosen from:

• An Introduction to Transgenic Crops
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology