BS in Biotechnology
American University of Ras al Khaimah
Key Information
Campus location
Al Jazirah Al Hamra, United Arab Emirates
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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* 23000 AED / semester
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Introduction
Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to manufacture products intended to improve the quality of human life. Biotechnology is of significant importance in a number of industries, from agriculture to medicine.
Students can choose to specialize in cell and molecular biotechnology or medical biotechnology.
Career Opportunities
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical research associate
- Food technologist
- Microbiologist
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist
- Scientific laboratory technician
- Technical brewer
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
- Ecologist
- Forensic scientist
- Science writer
- Water quality scientist
Admissions Criteria
- American / Canadian Diploma
- UAE / GCC / Egyptian Secondary School Certificate
- UAE / GCC / Egyptian Secondary School Certificate
- British IGCSE / GCE Leaving School Certificate(A School Leaving Certificate must be provided, showing the last grade (year) completed)
- Iranian Diploma
- Indian / Pakistani /Bangladesh Higher Secondary School Certificate
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Syrian Secondary School Certificate
- SABIS Diploma
- WAEC / NECO