Biotechnology

A wide range of career options exist for graduates of this programme, such as employment in pharmaceutical industries, diagnostic services and academic research. Furthermore, this programme is a springboard to PhD research opportunities. Our recent graduates have found employment with Abbott, Allergan, ICON Clinical Research, Norbrook Laboratories, Regeneron and Pfizer. They are pursuing careers in manufacturing, quality assurance, product development and research, as well as in the broader sectors of sales, marketing and regulatory affairs. Key features of this course include:

-Emphasis on developing biotechnology and business skills,

-Choice of industrial or research focussed streams,

-Small group tutorials,

-Five-month laboratory project providing the opportunity to build research and development expertise while being a member of a scientific research team.