Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

The course is structured to provide diplomats who are competent in theoretical, applied and general skills across a variety of scientific and technology disciplines. The graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology will be adequately prepared to take on a vital role in Research & Development as well as Quality Control sectors of the economy. They may also, should they choose, articulate into a degree program. Offering type listed: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS; PART-TIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Biotechnology and Consumer Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Bio-ethics & Intellectual Property Rights; Bio-safety & Bio-regulation; Molecular Biology.

Career pathways

Biotechnology is a scarce skills area as identified in the National Skills Development Strategy. One such scarce skills area which is serviced by biotechnologists is Medicinal and Phamaceutical Biotechnology, including Biomedical engineering, use of genetics to study population and migration patterns, gene and paternity testing, DNA forensics, medical genetics, Gene testing and gene therapy, Pharmacogenomics, chemical, vaccine, medicine development and production; pathogen (disease) identification, and biological and chemical warfare protection. A second area is that of Food and Agriculture, including genetic modification of foods and seeds, biopesticides and neutriceutical development and bioprocessing chamber design and production. A third area is that of Energy and the Environment, including environmental studies, toxic waste clean-up, and creation of new energy sources via engineering and life science research.

Official programme page