Natural Sciences
Biotechnology
Department of Life Sciences
21 credits minimum (12 compulsory + at least 9 optional) Total credits
Students pursuing major degrees across the University Open to
Compulsory courses (all four to be completed)
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
Total
Optional courses
Minimum three optional courses (at least 9 credits)
- Detail
- All courses offered to B.Sc. (Research) in Biotechnology major students in Semesters II, III, IV, V and VI may be taken as optional courses for the minor. See the B.Sc. (Research) Biotechnology curriculum for details.
Good to know
- Selection
- Based on overall CGPA, and/or an interview by the departmental committee
- Additional condition
- Students who did not take Biology at Grade 12 must complete BIO113 Essentials of Cell Biology with a minimum B grade to be eligible
Why pursue this
- Foundational skills in the molecular and cellular basis of life, and in the laboratory reasoning that supports biological research.
- Interdisciplinary advantage at the interfaces where much current work sits — bioinformatics, biomedical devices, bioprocess engineering and environmental biotechnology.
- Career and higher-study prospects in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and research, and a base for postgraduate study in the life sciences.
From the University's minor program documents. Confirm with your UG Advisor before you plan around a pathway.