The Department of Biotechnology and Food Science is one of the modern applied scientific departments at the Agricultural Technical College/Mosul. It was established in 2025 with the aim of preparing specialized cadres who possess scientific and practical knowledge and skills in the fields of biotechnology and the food and dairy industries.

The department relies on integrated scientific curricula that combine biological sciences and food and dairy sciences, which contributes to qualifying students capable of keeping pace with modern scientific and technological developments and meeting the needs of the labor market, through:

1. Development and manufacturing of food and dairy products.
2. Employing modern biotechnology in the food and production fields.
3. Improving the quality and safety of food and dairy according to international standards and specifications.
4. The use of microorganisms and enzymes in food manufacturing processes.
5. Conducting the necessary laboratory tests and analyzes to ensure the safety and quality of food products.

Job opportunities

The department provides its graduates with job opportunities in many relevant institutions and sectors, including:

Food, beverage and dairy products factories.
Food analysis, inspection and quality control laboratories.
Companies specialized in the production of preservatives, enzymes and biological products.Agricultural and food research centers.
Academic institutions and areas of scientific research.

The department grants its graduates a technical bachelor’s degree, which qualifies them to work as technical engineers specialized in the field of biotechnology and food science, thus contributing to supporting the agricultural and food sectors and promoting sustainable development.