Biotechnology 

  • Degree : Bachelor of Engineering

  • Mode of Attendance : Full-time

  • Location : Jukjeon Campus

  • Duration of the Program : 4 years (8 semesters)

  • Language of Instruction : English

  • Start date : March or September

   Office 302, International Hall
   031-8005-3264


About Biotechnology

 

Welcome to our department!

We support exceptional scientists and designers who actively improve future healthcare and reduce our ecological footprint.

Here you get the knowledge, skills, space and support to excel in the real world. Study the fundamentals and practical applications of biomedical technologies, cutting-edge materials, and sustainable design.

Our graduates are well prepared for employment or further studies in biomedicine, well-being, materials science, sustainable development, and more.

Do you care about healthy people and a clean environment?

Study with us.

 

Why choose us?

1. Interdisciplinary learning from day one

Build a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, materials science, and engineering, then weave them together through hands-on projects and design studios.

 

2. Cutting-edge facilities & research

Access state-of-the-art laboratories for biomaterials, tissue engineering, nanofabrication, green polymers, and more—guided by faculty whose work appears in top international journals.

 

3. Industry-embedded curriculum

Collaborate on live projects with leading companies, biotech start-ups, and sustainability-focused enterprises. Many students secure internships and job offers before graduation.

 

4. Global community & support

Join a diverse cohort representing over 20 countries. Our dedicated International Student Office helps with visas, language courses (Korean and English), housing, and scholarships.

 

5. Flexible career pathways

Graduates thrive in biomedicine, biomedical R&D, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, environmental consulting, and doctoral programs worldwide.

 


Graduation Requirements

  • Pass the graduation exam
  • Earn at least 120 credits by fulfilling the required credits for each division: major (core, required, and electives) and general education requirements 
Division Major Required Major Electives University Core Minimum Credits
Cellcredits 36 36+ 27+ 120+

Major Core 

Course                 credits  Year Offered

Linear Algebra

(Previous: General Mathematics 1) 

3 1

General Chemistry

 (Previous: General Chemistry 1)

3 1
General Physics 3 1

Calculus

(Previous: General Mathematics 2)

3 1
General Biology 3 1
Bioorganic Chemistry  3 1

Major Required 

Course                 credits  Year Offered
Molecular Cell Biology  3 2
Human Physiology 3 2
Materials Science  3 2
Biochemistry  3 2
Analytical Methods  3 2
3D Modeling and Printing  3 2

Major Electives 

Course credits Year Offered
Introduction to Sustainability 3 2
Microbiology 3 2
Sustainable Technologies  3 2
Immunology 3 3
Genetics and Omics 3 3
Bioinformatics  3 3
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy 3 3
Solid and Fluid Mechanics  3 3
Biophysics 3 3
Virus 3 3
Renewable Energy Materials and Applications 3 3
Thermodynamics of Materials  3 3
Sustainable Polymers 3 4
Bio-IT Lab 1  2 4
EnTech Lab 1 2 4
Capstone Design 1 3 4
Nanomaterials for Environmental Technology 3 4
Bio-IT Lab 2 2 4
EnTech Lab 2  2 4
Capstone Design 2  3 4

Faculty

Sanghun Lee
이    상    헌

  shlee92@dankook.ac.kr


Ph.D. 

Molecular Genetics, Bioinformatics & Genomics, Biomarkers, Precision Medicine, Multi-omics (genomic/metagenomic/transcriptomic/proteomic/metabolomic)


Robert Bail
바일 로버트

  robert.bail@gmx.de


Ph.D. 

3D Modeling & Simulation, Sustainable Development, Green Inks, Inkjet Printing, Eco-Friendly Materials, Design for Climate Change


Zhengmin Huang
황    정    민

  jungmin@dankook.ac.kr


Ph.D. 

Introduction to Materials Science, Polymer & Composite Materials, Nanomaterials, Lightweight Composite Materials, Biomedical Prostheses, Simulation of Material Systems


Sunjoo Jeong
정    선    주

  sjsj@dankook.ac.kr


Ph.D. 

Cell Biology, Nucleic Acids Engineering, Cancer Biology, Non-coding RNAs, RNA-Based Cancer Therapeutics


Seong-Wook Lee
이    성    욱

  SWL0208@dankook.ac.kr


Ph.D. 

Genetics, Molecular Virology, RNA-based Therapeutics, Diagnostics, Biomedical Pharmaceutics