Since inception, the Biotechnology Centre has grown to become one of the foremost authorities in biotechnology and related research in Ghana and has been participating in advocacy and training workshops in biotechnology and related fields for various stakeholders in West Africa and beyond. Since its establishment, the Centre has delivered on its mandate of providing facilities for teaching and research support to all other units within the University of Ghana and beyond in the area of new biological assays and techniques. To enhance the visibility and impact of the Biotechnology Centre on national development, PhD programme in Biotechnology with options in plant science, animal science, soil and environmental science and food science were developed in 2015 to train postgraduate students on the advanced concepts and applications in the field of Genetics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
In consultation with various heads of relevant academic units within the University of Ghana and other relevant stakeholders, the Biotechnology Centre has presently revised its PhD Biotechnology programme to ensure that its graduates become highly equipped and competitive for academic and industrial positions. The programme offers interdisciplinary training that ensures cutting-edge research for the advancement of discoveries in genomics in areas of crop, animal, soil, environmental and food biotechnology. The revised curricula has also upgraded in its content and reading list.
Amis and Objectives
The PhD in Biotechnology Programme aims to:
- promote the safe and responsible application of biotechnology to address challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental conservation.
- conduct pioneering research in genomics and biotechnology, particularly in crop, animal, soil, environmental, and food sciences, to drive progress and innovation in Ghana and the wider African region.
- equip students, faculty, and professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills in genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology, thus addressing the knowledge gap and fostering progress in vital sectors.
The objectives of the PhD Biotechnology programme are to:
- Train scientists to acquire knowledge, skill, and competency required in scientific investigation in biotechnology
- Equip students with knowledge and skills to undertake biotechnology research projects aimed at discovery, and to communicate the research findings
- Prepare students to demonstrate understanding of the historical, contemporary state of the technical issues in biotechnology
- Promote academic excellence and publishable research activities among students in the field of biotechnology and related disciplines
- Facilitate the development of strong partnerships and strategic collaborations with advanced laboratories and