Program Overview

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Master of Bioscience Enterprise MBioEnt

The Master of Bioscience Enterprise (MBioEnt) is an interdisciplinary research master's degree that combines the best of Science, Business, and Law to equip Science graduates with the skills to navigate the business world with confidence.

Programme Overview

Taught by the School of Biological Sciences, the Business School, and the Faculty of Law, the MBioEnt program teaches scientists to understand and protect the value of their research. The program focuses on translating breakthrough discoveries into high-value products and strategies for commercialization, exploring key aspects of intellectual property law, valuation tools, and business plan writing. A unique feature of the program is a six-month industry internship, offering students a hands-on opportunity to apply their skills in a real-world setting.

Programme Structure

The MBioEnt program can be completed full-time in one year or part-time over two years. Students must complete 120 points from the following courses:

• A 90-point thesis completed as a research project and submitted during the six-month industry internship
• 30 points from courses on topics such as Science Enterprise Research Methods, Product Development and Regulatory Environments, and Current Issues in Bioscience Enterprise

Additional requirements include meeting time limits and total points limits, as detailed in the Postgraduate enrolment information. For specific program details, including courses and regulations, students can refer to the Curriculum Catalogue, and for general university requirements regarding admission, enrolment, and fees, the University Calendar is available.

Entry Requirements

Programme Requirements

To be eligible for the MBioEnt program, applicants must have completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise (PGDipBioEnt) from the University of Auckland with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher. This program has limited entry as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991.

Further Programme Requirements

There are no additional specific requirements listed beyond the completion of the PGDipBioEnt with the specified GPA.

Other Pathways to Study

For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements but have relevant experience, alternative pathways into the program may be discussed by contacting the university.

Fees

2026 Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$10,618.80*
• International students: NZ$55,484*

Fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, health insurance, or living costs. An additional Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point applies, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study (120 points).

Key Dates

Application Closing Dates

• Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025

Start Dates

• 2026 Semester One: Starts - 2 March, Ends - 29 June

Other Important Dates

Detailed information on orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation can be found in the academic year calendar.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MBioEnt program can look forward to opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, reagent or device companies, the food and beverage industry, technology transfer offices in universities, Crown Research Institutes, business development, finance and investment firms, and Government agencies. Potential job roles include:

• Business development
• Business analyst
• Consultant
• Market analyst
• Marketing professional
• Product development
• Regulatory development

The University's Career Development and Employability Services are available to support students in planning and developing their careers.