Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology

 Course Introduction

The Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology is dedicated to the training of professionals for the Life Sciences industry. If you are envious of biomedical researchers, forensic scientists or inventors of medical kits, this is where you should be. In this course, students are rigorously trained in the basic sciences while being provided with ample opportunities with hands-on training in the latest technology. With the guidance of dedicated lecturers and the support of excellent technical staff, graduates in this course will find themselves trained in the field of Life Sciences for life.

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Course Aims

Students are given a strong foundation in the biomedical sciences, with extensive hands-on laboratory experience and exposure to developments in the industry. We aim to foster an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset in students through the teaching of business skill sets in the context of commercializing research, industrial attachments and projects. As the biomedical sciences are multi-disciplinary, students will also be challenged to think creatively across disciplines.

The course equips students with:

• The knowledge of basic sciences essential to understanding Life Sciences

• A firm grounding in molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology and biochemistry to provide a foundation for specialized topics. The latter include cell technology, applied microbiology, immunology, molecular genetics, drug development, cell communication, stem cells, Histopathology, Haematology and Blood Banking

• Expertise in a wide variety of laboratory techniques, including bio-safety aspects, employed in biomedical sciences, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and cell biology

• Thorough working knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Laboratory Practices (GMP & GLP)

• Specialist skills in the use of IT and databases to address biological questions

• Knowledge of the major technological advances in the biomedical scene, as well as emerging fields of the post genomics era, including proteomics, functional genomics, DNA chips and microarray, stem cells and tissue engineering

• A good understanding of the business concepts and issues relating to intellectual property rights pertinent to the biomedical sciences industry

• Analytical, independent and collaborative learning, research, communication and interpersonal skills

• Awareness of the social and ethical issues that surround the various issues in biomedical sciences

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Course Prospects

Equipped with industry-relevant skills, graduates will have the opportunity to work in the following challenging and exciting areas:

• Research and Development (R&D) - Microbiology & Immunology, Molecular Biology & Forensics
  As technologists in R&D and drug development programmes of research institutes and centres.

• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
  As professionals involved in working under GMP/GLP conditions in the manufacturing and quality control/assurance operations of biopharmaceutical companies.

• Biomedical Sciences
  As technologists in hospital laboratories and clinical centres, as well as clinical trial organisations.

• Bio-Enterprise
  As business development, sales and marketing executives of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices companies.

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