Master of Research [M.Res] [Biotechnology and Business Enterprise] From Newcastle University

The course is for students with aÊBScÊin theÊlifeÊsciencesÊor another science discipline. It is alsoÊforÊintercalatingÊandÊqualifiedÊMBBSÊorÊBDSÊstudents. You can study the course asÊa stand-alone qualification or as an entry route to a PhD or MD.

TheÊtaughtÊpart of the course includes biotechnology and business enterpriseÊspecific content.ÊYou have theÊflexibilityÊto select complementary modules and develop a bespoke course. You will also receive trainingÊin general research principles and inÊprofessional and key skills.

The courseÊfocuses on how to turn research laboratory breakthroughs into successful biotechnology companies. Subjects covered include:

• business models
• securing funding from venture capitalists and other sources
• establishing licensing, contracts and legal ownership
• critical aspects of business planning and project management
• the science of the biotechnology industry and processing

You will attend presentations and workshopsÊby:

• entrepreneurs
• academics with business experience
• business and legal advisers

YourÊresearch projectÊis the major element of the course. Your project involves 24 weeks of research in biotechnology and business enterprise.ÊSupervisionÊisÊby expert academic researchers in your field of interest.

Biotechnology and business enterprise is aÊcompetitive research area. Your studies will be mainlyÊbased inÊacademia, though potentially in industry too.