What is Biotechnology?

Biotechnology is a discipline that applies technology to the production or modification of molecules, or manipulation of living organisms, to develop useful products, processes, or services. Biotechnology includes a range of fields, such as biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and engineering. Biotechnology uses a broad array of technologies, including recombinant DNA technology, gene transfer, embryo manipulation and transfer, monoclonal antibody production, and bioprocess engineering.

Important advances in health care have been made through biotechnology. Medications developed using biotechnology techniques have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use by patients who have cancer, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis, and other serious disorders. Diagnostic tools have also been developed using biotechnology, including tests to diagnose many forms of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis.

Program Goals

To provide postgraduate education to qualified students to prepare them for a career in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
To offer a firm grounding in the science of biotechnology.
To provide real world experience through hands-on laboratory experience.