Biotechnology is the application of biological agents and techniques for a beneficial process in manufacturing or service industries.
Biotechnology is a broad field.
The Biotechnology programme at Murdoch University aims to provide the necessary interdisciplinary training as well as some depth in specific areas selected by the student. Graduates will need to be capable of operating in an interdisciplinary environment, with appropriate expertise in areas of biology, chemistry, engineering and commerce. The emphasis of the programme is on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for application to the wide range of biotechnological production processes. There are also opportunities for specialisation in areas such as genetic engineering, plant, environmental and marine biotechnology, and the biomedical field. The major level of specialisation is, however, expected to occur in a subsequent Honours year, and in the MPhil or PhD programmes.