Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical biotechnology is the science that covers all technologies required for the production, manufacturing and registration of biotechnological drugs. Advances in recombinant genetics facilitate the routine cloning of genes and create genetically modified organisms that can be used in industrial production.

Pharmaceutical biotechnology is a rapidly evolving and multidisciplinary field. This Mater's programme will focus on the new developments in the production of proteins, organisms, DNA-based vaccines, therapeutic proteins, downstream processing and characterisation, bioinformatics, advanced molecular principles, and research methods.

The programme will also produce graduates with a critical and analytical capability and a flexible approach to problem solving. Biotechnology is developing rapidly; there is a major emphasis on product- and process-oriented biotechnological research and development for applications in agriculture, industry and the health sector.

These applications will bring benefits for society and are increasingly recognised by governments, industry and financial institutions. Our programme will help to address the expanding demand from international markets for graduates with an excellent knowledge of biotechnology.

Aims of the programme

• Provide students with an understanding of the subject specific knowledge, as well as the critical, analytical and flexible approach to problem-solving in the field of biotechnology;
• Provide students with enhanced practical and professional skills and thus prepare students effectively for professional employment or doctoral studies in the field of biotechnology
• To enable students to work independently and use initiative in solving the diverse problems that may be encountered
• To instill a critical awareness of advances at the forefront of the biotechnology

Content

• Biotechnology Research Project (60 credits)
• Research Methods, Biostatistics and Data Management (30 credits)
• Applied Molecular Biology (30 credits)
• Bioinformatics (30 credits)
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (30 credits)