Molecular Biotechnology is about the application of biological science at the molecular level.
It's one of the most exciting and fast growing fields of science - so much so that TIME magazine called the 21st Century the "Biotechnology Century".
This claim was based on the explosion of molecular technologies, and the impact these technologies are likely to have upon the world we live in. Already, the number of new products being developed for human and animal health is growing exponentially, and this trend is well and truly set to continue.
This major is available for the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc).
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Did you know?
Molecular Biotechnology is a fundamental component of modern biology. It's already used widely in manufacturing insulin for diabetics, and is central to a range of other biomedical products.
In the future, these technologies will continue to advance in areas such as developing increasingly sensitive forensic systems, new treatments for diseases and biological solutions for environmental problems.
NZ has a sound base in biotechnology, especially as it relates to healthcare innovation and the primary industries. As opportunities in this area continue to grow, new biotechnology companies are emerging in NZ, developing and manufacturing a range of exciting new products.
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Career opportunities
The demands for graduates in Biotechnology are increasing rapidly to match the rapid scientific advances and new developments taking place in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Proteomics and Reproductive Technologies which are underpinning the current growth in Biotechnology.
The worldwide demand for well trained molecular biotechnologists is enormous, and increasing by the day. People with skills in this field are being sought after for positions everywhere, from routine testing laboratories to the latest biotechnology companies.
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Further info
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Write to or visit:
Department of Microbiology
University of Otago
PO Box 56, Dunedin |
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