What is biotechnology?

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.

Biotechnologists tackle global issues in healthcare, energy, environment, food, and agriculture to:

• develop new life-saving medicines
• feed growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value
• reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels

What you’ll study

On this degree, you can study modules relating to microbial, plant and animal biotechnology: