BSc Biotechnology

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University of Westminster

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• Objectives
  Biotechnology draws upon the disciplines of biochemistry, microbiology, genetics and biochemical engineering to make possible the creation of products and services from biological organisms. People’s lives have been influenced by biotechnology for centuries as a result of the use of micro-organisms to produce food and drink. The production of antibiotics by the large scale fermentation of micro-organisms in the pharmaceutical industry has revolutionised healthcare; antibiotics remain one of the UK’s main exports. With the advent of molecular biology and molecular genetics in recent years, biotechnology has entered a new and exciting phase of endeavour. It has produced new products and processes that have had positive influences on our lives and will continue to do so.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Minimum of two A2 levels in science subjects at grade C; minimum of Advanced Vocational A level Double Award in Science at grades CC. Equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
• Academic title
  BSc Biotechnology
• Course description
  BSc Biotechnology
  
  Programme
  
  -Credit Level 4
  -Basic Microbiology
  -Biochemistry
  -Biological Chemistry
  -Biosciences Skills and Analysis 1 and 2
  -Cell Biology
  -Molecular Biology and Genetics
  -plus one free choice module
  
  Credit Level 5
  
  -Cell Culture Technology
  -Microbial Physiology
  -Proteins and Enzymes
  -Recombinant DNA Applications
  -Research Methods
  
  Credit Level 6
  
  -Commercial Biotechnology
  -Environmental Microbiology
  -Industrial Microbiology
  -Project (double module)

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