Biotechnologies

Program OverviewThe Biotechnologies Department is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at INES-Ruhengeri, with approximately 550 students. It offers two options: Food Biotechnology and Plant Biotechnology.

Overview

Program Overview
The Biotechnologies Department is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at INES-Ruhengeri, with approximately 550 students. It offers two options: Food Biotechnology and Plant Biotechnology.

Combinations

A prospective student to enroll in the first year in Bachelors of Science with Honours in Biotechnology must have successfully completed secondary school level at least 2 principal passes in related field and having majored in the following cluster combinations:

PCB: Physics - Chemistry - Biology;

BCG: Biology - Chemistry - Geography;

MCB: Mathematics - Chemistry - Biology,

Food Processing, Crop Production, Veterinary, Forest, Agriculture, TVET Diploma in relevant related discipline can apply for this option.

Modules

Year 1

No	Module title	Credits	Semester
1	Languages I	15	1
2	Research Skills	15
3	Philosophical Studies	10
4	Mathematics	20
1	Fundamental Physics	20	2
2	General Chemistry - Inorganic and Analytic Chemistry - Physical Chemistry - Organic Chemistry	20
3	General Biology	20

Year 2

No	Module title	Credits	Semester
1	Languages II	10	1
2	Production Techniques	15
3	Food Technology	20
4	Food Engineering	20
1	Advanced Chemistry	20	2
2	Microbiology	20
3	Genetic & Evolution	20

Year 3

No	Module title	Credits	Semester
1	Molecular Biology	20	1
2	Plant Products Processing	20
3	Animal Products Processing	20
1	Food Biotechnology	15	2
2	Postharvest Technology	10
3	Research Methods	20

Year 4

No	Module title	Credits	Semester
1	Biochemical Engineering	15	1
2	Beverages Science and Technology	15
3	Food Products Analysis	20
1	Food quality and Waste Management	20	2
2	Economics and Social Sciences	10
3	Human Nutrition and Dietetics	20
4	Professional Experience	20