This programme is an innovative multidisciplinary degree that was developed with inputs from key industry players and academics who are experts in their field. It features biotechnology modules coupled with electives in business, communications, marketing, accounting and many more.
Programme Module
Foundational
- Understanding Biotechnology
Fundamental Sciences
- Introductory Biology
- General Chemistry
- Statistics
- Organic Chemistry
Core Sciences
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- General Biochemistry
Discipline Core
- Biodiversity and Environmental Bio-resources
- Bioinformatics
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Cell and Tissue Culture
- Industrial Microbiology
- Innovation and Commercialisation
- Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering
- Biotechnology Practical I
- Biotechnology Practical II
- Research Methods and Design
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Industrial Good Practices
Electives Related to Discipline Core
Elective I (Choose 1 from 2 tracks below)
Track I Medical Biotechnology
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Drug and Pharmaceutical Technology
- Immunological Techniques in Biotechnology
Track II Food and Agrotech
- Food Security
- Smart Farming Technology
- Food Science and Technology
Electives II (Choose 1 from 3 courses below)
- Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
- Protein Technologies
- Environmental Biotechnology
Capstone
- Research Project I
- Research Project II
Industrial Training