Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology — study plan
Amity University Dubai School of Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design
- Credit hours
- 127
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 39
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology study plan at Amity University Dubai is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 127 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 – Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 125 | Mathematics for Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOL 100 | Biology I | 3 |
| CHEM 100 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | English for Academic Writing | 3 |
| GENE 120 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
Year 1 – Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 100 | Mechanics and Wave Optics | 4 |
| BIOL 105 | Biology II | 3 |
| CSCI 200 | Introduction to Computers and Programming | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ARAB 102 | Arabic Language | 3 |
Year 2 – Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 130 | Computational Statistics | 3 |
| BIOT 220 | General Genetics | 3 |
| EEEN 200 | Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 |
| CHEM 105 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| GENE 210 | UAE Studies | 3 |
Year 2 – Spring 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOT 200 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIOT 205 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOT 210 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOT 215 | IPR, Biosafety & Bioethics | 2 |
Year 2 – Internship 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INTE 200 | Internship I | 2 |
Year 3 – Fall 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOT 320 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3 |
| BIOT 300 | Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology | 4 |
| BIOT 305 | Biochemical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| BIOT 330 | Immunology & Serology | 3 |
| BIOT 335 | Introduction to Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 4 |
Year 3 – Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOT 315 | Bioinformatics | 4 |
| BIOT 325 | Downstream Processing | 4 |
| BIOT 430 | Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering | 4 |
| BIOT 310 | Plant & Animal Biotechnology | 3 |
Year 3 – Internship 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INTE 300 | Internship II | 2 |
Year 4 – Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Elective 1 Elective | 3 | |
| GENE 440 | Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 3 |
| BIOT 435 | Enzyme Engineering & Technology | 4 |
| BIOT Major Elective 1 Elective | 3 | |
| BIOT Major Elective 2 Elective | 3 |
Year 4 – Spring 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENE 340 | Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | 3 |
| Open Elective 2 Elective | 3 | |
| BIOT Major Elective 3 Elective | 3 | |
| PROE 400 | Senior Design Project | 4 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at Amity University Dubai?
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at Amity University Dubai requires completing 127 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at Amity University Dubai?
The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology award?
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at Amity University Dubai awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 127 credit hours.