Bachelor of Arts and Science - Molecular Biotechnology

The University of Otago

Molecular Biotechnology is the application of biological science at the molecular level.Time Magazine called the 21st century the ''biotechnology century'', a claim based on the explosion of molecular technologies, and the impact these technologies are likely to have.The number of new products being developed for human and animal health is growing exponentially, and this trend is set to continue.There is worldwide demand for well-trained molecular biotechnologists. New Zealand already has a sound base in biotechnology, especially as it relates to healthcare innovation and the primary industries, with a range of research organisations and companies involved in biotechnology.With a BAppSc from Otago, you could find yourself cloning genes to identify new pharmaceuticals, or working with new vaccines. You could help develop identifying markers for beneficial genetic traits in animals or disease in humans, or work in areas like vaccine development, genomic analysis, or patenting.While your roles may vary in the different environments, your sound understanding of genetics, biochemistry and microbiology will provide you with a solid base from which to develop your future. There are the traditional research opportunities in Crown Research Institutes and universities, or openings in the commercial sector.