BSc Biotechnology
About This Programme
Combines molecular biology, genetics, microbiology and bioprocess engineering with hands-on laboratory training for careers in healthcare, pharma and research. 127 credit hours; total programme cost approximately AED 279,400 before scholarships.
Course Highlights
- Molecular biology, genetics, microbiology and bioprocessing.
- Extensive laboratory training.
- Two internships and a senior design project.
- Scholarships of up to 50% available on all degrees.
What You'll Study
Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus with lectures, extensive laboratory work, two internships and a senior design project, on a US-style semester credit system.
YEAR 1 Fall
- MATH 125 Mathematics for Biotechnology3 credits
- BIOL 100 Biology I3 credits
- CHEM 100 General Chemistry4 credits
- ENGL 102 English for Academic Writing3 credits
- GENE 120 Islamic Culture3 credits
YEAR 1 Spring
- PHYS 100 Mechanics and Wave Optics4 credits
- BIOL 105 Biology II3 credits
- CSCI 200 Introduction to Computers and Programming3 credits
- COMM 105 Public Speaking3 credits
- ARAB 102 Arabic Language3 credits
YEAR 2 Fall
- MATH 130 Computational Statistics3 credits
- BIOT 220 General Genetics3 credits
- EEEN 200 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 credits
- CHEM 105 Organic Chemistry3 credits
- GENE 210 UAE Studies3 credits
YEAR 2 Spring
- BIOT 200 Biochemistry4 credits
- BIOT 205 General Microbiology4 credits
- BIOT 210 Molecular Biology4 credits
- BIOT 215 IPR, Biosafety & Bioethics2 credits
YEAR 2 Internship
- INTE 200 Internship I2 credits
YEAR 3 Fall
- BIOT 320 Environmental Biotechnology3 credits
- BIOT 300 Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology4 credits
- BIOT 305 Biochemical Thermodynamics3 credits
- BIOT 330 Immunology & Serology3 credits
- BIOT 335 Introduction to Nanoscience & Nanotechnology4 credits
YEAR 3 Spring
- BIOT 315 Bioinformatics4 credits
- BIOT 325 Downstream Processing4 credits
- BIOT 430 Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering4 credits
- BIOT 310 Plant & Animal Biotechnology3 credits
YEAR 3 Internship
- INTE 300 Internship II2 credits
YEAR 4 Fall
- Open Elective 13 credits
- GENE 440 Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 credits
- BIOT 435 Enzyme Engineering & Technology4 credits
- BIOT Major Elective 13 credits
- BIOT Major Elective 23 credits
YEAR 4 Spring
- GENE 340 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits
- Open Elective 23 credits
- BIOT Major Elective 33 credits
- PROE 400 Senior Design Project4 credits
Entry Requirements
Careers
Graduates enter roles such as microbiologist, bioinformatics specialist, research scientist, bioprocess engineer, regulatory affairs specialist and medical science liaison.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the CAA (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA-licensed.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Biotechnology
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & May intakes)
Typical Offer
60% average in Grade 12 incl. 60% in a science
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Applied Sciences
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Biotechnology major
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 279,400 total
Apply online at amityuniversity.ae. A non-refundable application fee of AED 100 applies; registration is AED 500 per semester. Tuition is charged per credit hour and scholarships of up to 50% are available.