The Biotechnology curriculum has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering. The degree focuses on applying biological sciences, biochemistry and genetics to create or enhance agricultural, environmental, clinical and industrial products. Enhancements include the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants and animals.

Potential course work includes the following:

• General biology
• General and organic chemistry
• Physics
• Biochemistry
• Molecular biology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Genetics
• Cellular biology

Graduates should be qualified for employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales and customer service.