The course covers both traditional and modern Biotechnology. This includes the application of DNA-based technology, immunology, biochemistry and microbiology. The students, also, acquire computer knowledge in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. Twenty students enrol each year, to study for the denominated degree in biotechnology. This is a four-year programme of study and combines a scientific base with business and computing.
Students also study either French or German.
The modern language component facilitates the placement of students overseas. Students are available for interview from October of their third year.