Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

<strong>What is biotechnology?</strong><br/>Biotechnology is a subject that combines biological science and technology to develop innovative products by changing the genetic make-up of biological cells. Biotechnology impacts on the quality of our lives and the world we live in.<br/><br/>Biotechnologists tackle global issues in healthcare, energy, environment, food, and agriculture to:<br/>+ develop new life-saving medicines<br/><br/><br/>+ feed growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value<br/><br/><br/>+ reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels<br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll study</strong><br/>On this degree, you can study modules relating to microbial, plant and animal biotechnology:<br/>+ microbial biotechnology – learn how to to genetically manipulate microorganisms to make better medicines, ensure food safety, and remediate the environment<br/><br/><br/>+ plant biotechnology – genetically modify plants to increase crop growth and make them disease resistant<br/><br/><br/>+ animal biotechnology – understand the physiology, reproduction and nutrition of animals to improve growth, welfare, and develop new disease treatments<br/><br/><br/>Throughout the degree you can choose the aspects of biotech that interest you most.<br/><br/><strong>Topics include:</strong><br/>+ genes and cells<br/><br/><br/>+ analysis of gene expression<br/><br/><br/>+ molecular pharming<br/><br/><br/>+ microbiology and immunology<br/><br/><br/>+ genomes and gene editing techniques<br/><br/><br/>+ protein expression<br/><br/><br/>+ ethics of biotechnology<br/><br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>+ <strong>Accredited Course</strong> – Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, this course equips you with well-rounded knowledge and skill sets, making you highly employable.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Improve Lives</strong> – Learn the latest techniques to develop new products and processes that improve our lives.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Specialist Labs</strong> – Study in specialist laboratories of molecular biology, genetics, cell culture and microbiology.<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Practical Course</strong> – Use our facilities for gene cloning and sequencing to build your practical knowledge<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Be Taught by Experts</strong> – Experts in the field give lectures and thought-provoking debates about the ethical, commercial and environmental concerns<br/><br/><br/>+ <strong>Add an Additional Year</strong> – Choose to add a study abroad year, year in industry or year in computer science when you join.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Study abroad</strong><br/>On many of our Faculty of Science courses, you get the chance to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world.<br/>Read what its like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.