Undergraduate Programs
The School of Biotechnology offers four undergraduate programs:
- Biotechnology: BSc degree in Biotechnology is one of four tracks based on elective courses and graduation thesis: Plant Biotechnology, Biomedical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and Marine and Environmental Biotechnology
- Curriculum of IU program: Download
- Curriculum of Twinning program with University of Nottingham (UK and Malaysia): Download
- Curriculum of Twinning program with University of West of England (UK): Download
Program Educational Objectives:
The PEOs was generated based on the analysis of the vision and mission of the University and the demand from industry. They were discussed and determined by the School’s Scientific Committee (which includes the members of Management Board, Representatives of Stakeholder and Lecturers). Therefore, our PEOs have been reflecting the requirement of the University and response to the need of regional and country manpower in biotechnological fields. The PEOs are documented both on the website the Department of Biotechnology and in BTIU Undergraduate Student Handbook. The PEOs show highly consistency with the mission of The University and School of Biotechnology.
| Program’s objectives | School’s objectives | University’s missions & visions |
| O1: Have knowledge in biochemistry, biosynthesis and protein modification, genetic engineering, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, tissue culture of plant and animal cells that would be applied in different areas of biotechnology including biomedicine, agriculture an industrial production. | To promote technological changes in biotechnological field and its closely related disciplines through education, research and outreach activities. | To offer high-quality graduate and undergraduate education in the areas of science, engineering, economics, management, and other areas, which largely contribute to the development and industrialization of Vietnam. |
| O2: Have good professional and practical skills in biotechnology, soft skills in communication, work management, collaboration as well as information assessment and analysis. | To promote technological changes in biotechnological field and its closely related disciplines through education, research and outreach activities. | To conduct excellent research including basic and applied research, and transfer technological expertise for social and industrial development. |
| O3: Have capacity to work or participate in the institutions specialized in pharmacy, agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, food industry and microbial products used for environmental issues. The graduate can work as expert, technician, researcher as well as pursue teaching job with higher education. | To promote technological changes in biotechnological field and its closely related disciplines through education, research and outreach activities. | To utilize intellectual resources and professional knowledge for the community and industrial sectors in Vietnam. |
| O4: Possess professional ethics, proper understanding of domestic and international laws, in good health and have soft skills to work well in an international environment. | To promote technological changes in biotechnological field and its closely related disciplines through education, research and outreach activities. | To offer high-quality graduate and undergraduate education in the areas of science, engineering, economics, management, and other areas, which largely contribute to the development and industrialization of Vietnam. |
Expected learning outcome:
Standard output of the Bachelor's program in Biotechnology sector is based on the training objectives and the provisions of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) in conjunction with the provisions of the National University of HCM.
BSc. Biotechnology Curriculum indicates the following expected learning outcomes:
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science;
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c. An ability to have a sense of chemical, biochemical analysis, synthetic approach to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability;
d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
e. An ability to identify, formulate and solve problems in Biotechnology;
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
g. An ability to communicate effectively;
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of biotechnological solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context;
i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues;
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern technological tools necessary for biotechnological practice;
l. A knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications appropriate to the Biotechnology program and objectives; and knowledge of mathematics through calculus, basic sciences, Bio-statistics and analytical approach necessary to analyze and design experimental tools and analysis;
m. A knowledge of bioinformatics, typically including advanced biology, biochemistry and computer Bio- simulation.
- Food Technology: BSc degree in Food Technology in one of two tracks: Technology- manufacture or Management -Service.
- Curriculum of Food Technology program: Download
- Aquascience: BSc degree in Aquatic Resource Management in one of two tracks: Technology and Management
- Curriculum of Aquatic Resource Management: Download
- Applied Biochemistry: BEng degree in Biochemistry
- Curriculum of Biochemistry program: Download
Students can choose between the IU program (4 years full time study at IU) with the degree conferred by IU or the twinning program (Study at IU the first 2 years and study abroad the last 2 years) with the degree conferred by partner institutions. All programs have international standard curricula and syllabi and are offered by English