Develop technologies that improve our communities and the health of our planet

The products of biotechnology are all around us in all aspects of our everyday lives. With the recent development of the Covid-19 vaccines, biotechnology has reached new prominence. As a biotechnologist you can be right at the forefront of scientific development and the next big discovery.

Harness the natural biochemical and genetic processes of living organisms to benefit the modern world. Biotechnology applies to aspects of genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, plant and animal agriculture, conservation, food production, renewable fuel development and waste management. The diversity of jobs available in the biotechnology industry continues to increase.

Career opportunities

Biotechnology is a broad industry with a large array of career options after graduation. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied.