Biotechnology - which is often referred to as the "invisible
technology" - focuses on the use of cells and the cellular
process to make our lives better. Biotechnology helps to combat
disease, develop renewable fuels, and reduce our environmental
impact. The discovery that DNA can be transferred to any other
form of life has opened up the door to a multitude of
possibilities for genetically modified plants, animals and
microbes. Biotechnology students are stepping into a Biological
Revolution; researchers in agriculture, biology, genetics and
medicine are at the forefront of new biotechnology discoveries.
In the classroom, students are using the scientific method by
taking part in hands-on experiments, interpreting and discussing
results, and are expected to carry the skills that they acquire
out into the working world. The curriculum, which provides a
solid foundation in biology and chemistry, gives students in-
depth understanding and hands-on experience in a wide range of
biotechnology science laboratory te