Molecular biotechnology is a revolutionary area of scientific discipline that involves the application of gene and protein technology. This state-of-the-art technology has exerted remarkable contributions to agricultural health, environmental, bioenergy, and other bio-industrial areas. Molecular biotechnology is one of the major driving forces shaping the development of human society in the 21st century. In view of the current needs of increasing manpower and future prospects of biotechnology, the University launched the Molecular Biotechnology programme (MBTE) in 1998. We target students who are interested in genetic engineering, molecular biology, methods in biochemistry, microbial, plant, and animal biotechnology. Other in-depth knowledge from an array of elective courses covering various aspects of cell and developmental biology, animal and plant physiology, immunology and clinical biochemistry, bioinformatic, genomics and proteomics are also provided for students’ selection. In addition, we also address the business and social implications of biotechnology, such as government policy, management, intellectual property, and ethical and public concerns.

Career Prospects Ample job opportunities in business sectors, pharmaceutical industries, commercial biotechnology companies, laboratories, agriculture, law firm, education and government sectors. Graduates can also pursue postgraduate studies (Master or Ph.D.) in overseas or local universities.