Biotechnology BA

What is Biotechnology? It is the application of science and technologies in microorganisms, plants and animals, for the development of products of interest to society in a sustainable way. Modern Biotechnology plays a crucial role in the society of the future and covers industrial, service and laboratory sectors, in areas such as agri-food, environmental (bioremediation processes in the treatment of polluting waste, new intelligent materials, renewable fuels, biodegradable products), pharmaceuticals, chemistry, forensic technologies and medicine, becoming one of the spearheads in the various areas of diagnosis in the treatment of diseases and the fight against pathogens. The course at University Lusofona of Lisbon aims to train professionals in a currently priority area, Biotechnology, at national and global level. In the degree in Biotechnology, areas of transversal knowledge are studied, combining disciplines ranging from cellular and molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, bioprocesses, chemical and information technologies, among other areas. This unique characteristic of Biotechnology has ensured a growing and considerable rate of employability in the various industrial and service sectors where the multipurpose character of Biotechnology has been predominant at different levels, such as the development of new environmentally friendly technologies. This innovative course, led by a team of PhD professors/researchers integrated in research centers of excellence, with a high professional profile taught at University Lusofona, provides training in fundamental and applied sciences in a harmonious way, complemented by intense laboratory practice. In this way, the course intends to respond to the needs of the industry and national and international analysis and research laboratories.