B.E. Biotechnology
About This Programme
A four-year integrated biotechnology degree spanning molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioprocess engineering and downstream processing, with the Practice School internship.
Course Highlights
- Part of the BITS Pilani legacy, in Dubai since 2000
- KHDA and QS 5-star rated campus (2022)
- Includes the signature 7.5-month Practice School industry internship
- Credit-based degree taught in English
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on the BITS credit system, in English.
Year 1 (Common BITS First Year)
Semesters 1 and 2. Largely common across all B.E. disciplines.
- MATH F111 Mathematics I
- MATH F112 Mathematics II
- MATH F113 Probability and Statistics
- CHEM F111 General Chemistry
- CHEM F110 Chemistry Laboratory
- BIO F111 General Biology
- BIO F110 Biology Laboratory
- Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- Physics Laboratory
- CS F111 Computer Programming
- EEE F111 Electrical Sciences
- BITS F110 Engineering Graphics
- ME F110 Workshop Practice
- BITS F111 Thermodynamics
- BITS F112 Technical Report Writing
Year 2
Semesters 3 and 4.
- MATH F221 Mathematics III
- BIOT F211 Biological Chemistry
- BIOT F212 Microbiology
- BIOT F215 Biophysics
- BIOT F213 Cell Biology
- ECON F211 Principles of Economics
- MGTS F211 Principles of Management
- BIOT F241 Genetic Engineering Techniques
- BIOT F243 Genetics
- BIOT F245 Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology
- BIOT F244 Instrumental Methods of Analysis
- Open / Humanities Elective
Year 3
Semesters 5 and 6.
- BIOT F311 Recombinant DNA Technology
- BIOT F314 Industrial Microbiology and Bioprocess Engineering
- BIOT F342 Immunology
- BIOT F343 Experiments in Biotechnology
- BIOT F344 Downstream Processing
- Discipline Electives
- Open / Humanities Elective
Year 4
Semesters 7 and 8.
- Discipline Electives
- Open / Humanities Elective
- Practice School II (industry internship)20 credits
Graduation load includes 5 discipline electives, 3 humanities electives, and 5 open electives.
- Thesis (16 or 9 units, in place of Practice School II)
Entry Requirements
Non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency. Merit and board-topper scholarships are assessed at admission.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and bioprocess industries and research, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Delivered at BITS Pilani Dubai, accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA, 2025) and licensed by KHDA, with a QS 5-star rating via KHDA (2022). The parent BITS Pilani (India) is NAAC-accredited and a designated Institution of Eminence.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Engineering
Start Date
September (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A Grade 12 pass with a minimum 60% aggregate (and 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for the Bachelor of Engineering); admission is by Grade 12 merit, with the BITSAT optional (for extra scholarship).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Biotechnology
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Engineering
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 55,500/yr
Apply online and upload your Grade 10 and Grade 12 mark sheets; admission is by Grade 12 merit (the BITSAT is optional for the Dubai campus and unlocks additional scholarship rather than admission).