Program Overview

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Overview

The course is for students with a BSc in the life sciences or another science discipline. It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.

The taught part of the course includes biotechnology and business enterprise-specific content. You have the flexibility to select complementary modules and develop a bespoke course. You'll also receive training in:

general research principles

professional skills

key skills

Our suite of MRes courses

The Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes is closely linked to a suite of MRes courses that you may also be interested in:

Ageing and Health MRes

Animal Behaviour MRes

Biofabricaton and Bioprinting MRes

Cancer MRes

Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes

Diabetes MRes

Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine MRes

Epidemiology MRes

Evolution and Human Behaviour MRes

Immunobiology MRes

Medical Genetics MRes

Medical and Molecular Biosciences MRes

Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine MRes

Molecular Cell Biology and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes

Molecular Microbiology MRes

Neuromuscular Diseases MRes

Neuroscience MRes

Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells MRes

Toxicology MRes

Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes

Transplantation MRes

Subjects covered within this MRes include:

business models

securing funding from venture capitalists

establishing licensing, contracts and legal ownership

critical aspects of business planning

project management

the science of the biotechnology industry and processing

You'll attend presentations and workshops by:

entrepreneurs

academics with business experience

business and legal advisers

You may also have opportunities for industry experience and exposure.

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