Applied Biotechnology

The Applied Biotechnology track focuses on cellular and molecular technologies serving research and industry. The innovative study program will qualify the graduates of this track for research and development positions in diverse fields of molecular engineering and biotechnology. Among other things, the student will learn to apply and integrate bio-synthetic microbial processes for the development of sensing systems, engineered tissues and organs, advanced biological drugs, and alternative fuels, and materials needed for the various biotechnology, pharmacology, cosmetics, and biocatalytic industries.