BBST (Hons) in Agriculture Biotechnology

About this course

The BBST (Hons) in Agriculture Biotechnology is offered by the Faculty of Technology at Horizon Campus. It runs for four years over eight semesters and carries 120 credits. The first two years cover environmental resources, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, soil science, genetics, climatology and sustainable agriculture. From the third year the content turns to agricultural biotechnology, bioinformatics, molecular plant pathology, plant genetic resources, plant breeding, advanced molecular techniques, food processing and nutritional biotechnology. Students choose electives from areas such as biomass, cropping systems, plant protection, seed technology and animal biotechnology. The campus lists practical work in DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, plant tissue culture, in vitro cell work, bioinformatics and controlled-environment agriculture. The final year includes a research project with faculty advisers and an internship with a training report. Graduates are described as suited to careers in the agricultural biotechnology sector.