About Program
Applied Biotechnology Major is an interdisciplinary field that applies technology to biology to improve the quality of human life by developing innovative products that help maintain the planet's health. Examples include bio-based vaccines, advanced and more accurate diagnostic tools for diseases in humans and animals, alternative fuels based on corn or sugar cane, crossbred harvests that resist pests, and decreased dependence on chemical pesticides.
Mission
The program of Applied Biotechnology is committed to providing world-class education, according to national and international standards, to prepare highly qualified graduates who can fulfill the labor market requirements in various fields of applied biotechnology, conduct impactful research, and serve the Egyptian community properly.
Skills & Career Path
The set of skills that Applied Biotechnology students will acquire are the following:
- Principles and practices of different biotechnology techniques: Real-Time PCR, Genome Analysis, Sequencing, and (Southern, Northern, and Western) Blotting.
- Immunodiagnostic methods include immunoblotting techniques.
- Application of Bio-nanomachine for biomolecular structure determination.
- Basic knowledge and skills for the successful cultivation of animal and plant cells and tissues.
- RNA editing techniques.