Biotechnology
Biology
A course by
University of Auckland
Explore your study options in Biotechnology at the University of Auckland. Biotechnology covers the commercial exploitation of living organisms and their components, exploring genetic and protein advances for applications in health, nutrition, and industry.
Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer
Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.
More detailsUnlock these abilities
Understand industrial microbiology processes
Ability to describe and apply traditional microbiological processes such as brewing and food production.
Apply genetic and protein technologies
Knowledge of recent advances in genetics and protein science, including the ability to use and evaluate them.
Comprehend transgenic and cloning technologies
Understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of organism cloning and genetic modification.
What You're Signing Up For
Biotechnology at the University of Auckland covers the commercial exploitation of living organisms or their components, such as proteins. It includes traditional industrial microbiology (e.g., brewing, cheese and yoghurt production), as well as recent developments in genetics, protein research, transgenic technologies, and animal cloning. The subject prepares graduates for careers in industry, government, and research, equipping them to contribute to health, nutrition, and environmental sectors.
Course Content
- Industrial microbiology (e.g., brewing, cheese, yoghurt production)
- Genetic and protein advances
- Transgenic technologies
- Animal cloning
- Commercialisation of biotechnology
- Impacts on health and nutrition
- Environmental biotechnology
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Biotechnology
Science
Research
Health
Nutrition
Environmental management
Future employment opportunities might be
Industry biotechnology roles
Government agency positions
Research scientist
Coming Soon: Nexties Explorer
Our AI-powered Explorer is almost ready. Soon, you’ll be able to build a dynamic profile of your skills, goals, and strengths, and get a curated selection of courses just for you.
More details