Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
Bachelor in Biotechnology

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's degree

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* international students | domestic students: following admission timeline as regulated by MOET

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor in Biotechnology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the biochemical processes associated with living organisms. This program covers essential topics such as genetics, microbiology, and bioprocess technology. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students engage in diverse lab and research opportunities, preparing them for real-world applications in biotechnology sectors.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue various career paths, including positions in pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, research institutions, and quality assurance. Other options involve roles in environmental management, food technology, and clinical research. A solid foundation in biotechnology offers versatility in both applied and academic settings.

The subject opens up to a broader view of life sciences and provides knowledge, application, and the improvement of biological laws in nature to create useful products in life.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a crucial premise for emphasizing the significance of the Biotechnology program in supporting the process of re-establishing a safe condition in a new situation through the invention of vaccines prevention, COVID-19 treatment drugs, research and production of biochemical test kits, PCR, etc.

Program Summary

Bachelor of Engineering (Biotechnology)
Duration: 4 years
Number of credits: 132 credits
Medium of instruction: English
Tuition fee: 80-100 million vnd/year(*)
(*for studying 4 years in Vietnam)

Transfer Opportunity

Students have 2 options:

Option 1: Students study at HCMUT for 4 years and get a Bachelor of Biotechnology awarded by HCMUT.
Option 2: After completing 02 years at HCMUT, students with financial and academic eligibility may transfer to our partner universities for the later 02 years to complete their study for a bachelor’s degree. The official bachelor’s degree is awarded by the partner universities.

HCMUT is currently working to associate the program with our partner universities in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The information will be updated here soon.

Curriculum Structure

Study language: English
Training duration: 4 years at HCMUT, Vietnam.
Campus: Downtown Campus
The referential curriculum is displayed below.

List of Courses

Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Calculus Engineering Drawing General Physics General Chemistry General Physics Labs Introduction to Engineering Linear Algebra Physical Education Softskill Vietnamese Culture & Language	Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Biochemistry General Biology Organic Chemistry Mechanical Processes and Equipment Physical and Colloid Chemistry Probability and Statistics	Cell Technology (+Lab) Heat Transfer Processes and Equipment Laboratory of Basic Organic Chemistry Mass Transfer Processes and Equipment Microbial Fermentation (+Lab) Microbiology (+Lab) Scientific Socialism Internship	Biosafety and Food Safety Gene Technology (+Lab) Laboratory of Unit Operations Project of Biotechnology Laboratory of Unit Operations Project of Biotechnology Protein – Enzyme Technology (+Lab) Capstone Project