Biotechnology

Biotechnology is an emerging technology with wide applications in the fields of medicine, pharmaceuticals, bio-safety, forensics, biomanufacturing, agriculture, and environmental science. Students acquire the hands-on technical skills, competencies, and technical training to enable them to work in diverse biotechnology industries. These include medical research labs, pharmaceutical companies, bio- analytical service laboratories, diagnostic centers, forensic labs, corporate R & D units, food processing, environmental, and agricultural lab services, and other consumer goods manufacturers.