College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Graduates in B.S.C degree of Biotechnology from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University are expected to have applied their expertise in problem solving, be engaged professionally, and have continued to learn and adapt, and have contributed to their organizations through leadership and teamwork after few years of graduation. Specifically, in 4-5 years of their graduation, the graduates will meet the following objectives as shown below:

PEO-1 Work as supervisors, managers, technical experts with increasing accountability in their carrier

PEO-2 Demonstrate success as an entrepreneur or commercial endeavor

PEO-3 Attend graduate school to advance their studies in various disciplines of biotechnology and related fields

Program outcome (PO)

Upon successful completion of the B. Sc. In Biotechnology program, graduates will develop the following skills, knowledge, and attributes:

PO-1 Ability to identify, formulate and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying principles and practices of biotechnology, sciences, and mathematics

PO-2 Ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs of biotechnological applications in agriculture, industry, environment and health development

PO-3 Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.

PO-4 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

PO-5 Ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities, and make informed judgment, which must consider the impact of biotechnological solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

PO-6 Ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, meet objectives and deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

PO-7 Ability to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and understand the dynamics of the bioscience industry to translate scientific innovations into bio-based products, processes, services and viable business opportunities.

PO-8 Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and technologies for the bio economy development

• Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for the undergraduate regular program are as stated in the AASTU Senate legislation of July 2017, Article 78. Hence, admission to the undergraduate regular program in biotechnology requires completion of the Grade 12/preparatory program and obtaining the necessary qualifying marks in the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEE) or equivalent academic achievements from foreign countries as well as the STU entrance examination to be set by the Ministry and/or by the AASTU.

• Duration of Study

The duration of the undergraduate Biotechnology program is four academic years (eight semesters). While for the continuing education program will have a duration of 10 semesters or 5 academic years.

• Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirement for the program is based on the university’s senate legislation of July 2017, Article 109. To graduate, a student needs to satisfy the following minimum requirements:

• All the required courses and the minimum credit hours set in the program curriculum should be satisfied
• Acumulative grade point average CGPA of 2.00 must be obtained;
• No” F” grade in any course taken for the undergraduate program;
• Score pass mark for all courses which have Pass/Fail grade
• Pass mark of  the National Exit Exam of the program

Biotechnology student’s enrollment trend for the past 4 years