Bioresource & Biomolecule Engineering

Educational Goals

The primary goal of this major is to train highly skilled professionals in advanced biotechnology who will contribute to national and global development. Students will study the characteristics of biomolecules that constitute living organisms such as microorganisms, plants, and animals, and apply this knowledge to elucidate biological functions and develop novel bioactive materials with functional properties.

Program Overview

The term biomaterial resources refers not only to useful biological resources themselves but also to biomolecular substances generated through their metabolic processes. These include intracellular macromolecules and related small molecules. Research in biomaterial engineering encompasses a wide range of advanced, technology-intensive areas—from genetic modification of organisms and bioreactor processes to the recovery of highly purified biomaterials and their efficacy evaluation.
This major plays a central role in bio-industries such as biopharmaceuticals, biochemical engineering, and functional food industries. Accordingly, students will gain a systematic understanding of biomolecular functions and principles at every level, covering disciplines such as cytology, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, and microbiology, as well as applied fields including food, medicine, and pharmacy. The curriculum also includes lectures and practical training in bioengineering, biomaterials, biopolymers, biomaterials science, and cell culture engineering, along with courses on the production and evaluation of bioactive substances.

Academic Policy

To nurture experts in cutting-edge biotechnology and contribute to human welfare through research, the program operates with a distinguished faculty covering diverse areas of microorganisms, plants, and animals. The curriculum integrates both theory and practice.
All students are offered various scholarship opportunities and on-campus housing. The program also provides early admission to graduate-level courses, enabling outstanding students to complete master’s and doctoral degrees in an accelerated manner. In addition, customized industry–academia collaboration programs with research institutes are available.
For students preparing for medical or dental schools, a Pre-Med Program is offered. This program develops and delivers specialized courses tailored for the Medical/Dental Education Eligibility Test (M(D)EET).

Career Paths

Graduates may pursue careers as:

• Government officials or teachers in biotechnology-related fields
• Researchers at national/public institutes and private R&D centers
• Professionals in biotechnology companies, hospitals, food companies, and distribution industries
• Students advancing to medical or dental graduate schools

Qualifications and Degrees

• Graduate Degrees: Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Professional Licenses: Biotechnologist (Engineer), Plant Protection Engineer, Plant Protection Industrial Engineer, among others