Question 1

What are the job opportunities for BSc (Hons) Biotechnology graduates?

Accepted Answer

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Biotechnology qualify for several rewarding career options. These include working as medical technologists, research assistants, forensics investigators, medical diagnostic laboratory technicians, production biotechnologists in biopharmaceutical companies producing drugs, biologics and vaccines, and microbiologists in diagnostics laboratories. Graduates can also explore employment options in the food science sector, taking on positions like food science technologists and high technology agriculture technicians.

Question 2

Can I progress to a medical degree with a BSc (Hons) Biotechnology Sciences?

Accepted Answer

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Biotechnology Sciences can apply for postgraduate medical schools, upon taking the MCAT/GAMSAT.

Question 3

What are the types of Final Year Projects available?

Accepted Answer

The projects are wide-ranging and include microbe discovery, toxicology testing, traditional Chinese Medicine evaluations and bioinformatics topics.

Question 4

What is the course duration?

Accepted Answer

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology is a 3-year direct honours course, with each year divided into two terms of 14 weeks each.

Question 5

What is the entry requirement?

Accepted Answer

Applicants will need to fulfil the following admissions requirements:
• GCE 'A' Level applicants: Obtain 3 'B' subject grades, of which one must be Biology.
• Polytechnic applicants: Hold Life Sciences-related diplomas from local polytechnics, with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.49.
• Holders of the MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences: Passing at the first sitting.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology (Teach-out by Sept 2025)Awarded by: Northumbria University, UK