Undergraduate Biotechnology 2020-2021

10 credits

Level 1

Second Term

this course will provide you with a flavour of the ways in which scientific ideas can be commercialised;
the main aim of this course is to introduce you to the language of business and demystify some of the jargon that surrounds business models, intellectual property rights and finance;
this is the first in a 3 course option (year 1 or 2, year 3 and year 4) that can lead to you obtaining your BSc in a discipline of Medical Science with Bio-Business and open up a whole new range of career options for you

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5 credits

Level 3

First Term

A pre-requisite for all students intending to apply for a year’s industrial placement.
This course covers the skills necessary to complete placement applications by exploring CV preparation, writing covering letters, completing application forms, identification of your skill sets and good interview technique.
The course will prepare you for the workplace by making you aware of general employability skills and by helping you identify your own transferable skills.

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15 credits

Level 3

Second Term

this course builds on the basic information provided in the introductory course (BT1502);
the business models used by the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry are explained and discussed;
the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and the basis of freedom to operate are described;
the basics of setting up a technology led business and how to finance this are also developed

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60 credits

Level 4

Second Term

Final year Honours projects offer an excellent opportunity to carry out cutting-edge literature or lab-based scientific research
With projects from disciplines throughout the School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition to choose from, this is a opening to follow your interests working with staff and leading researchers
Projects form the zenith of your degree and fosters development of the skills and knowledge gained throughout your degree, as well as heightening analytical and critical thinking abilities
The opportunity to be part of novel, yet-to-be published research projects can be career-defining, and provides experience to prepare you for the future.

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20 credits

Level 4

Second Term

this is the final course of 3 on Bio-Business and deals in depth with finance, corporate governance and business models;
the major assessment involves the students working together in teams to set up a virtual bio-business and to pitch this business to a group of experts in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector;
the team will adopt the roles of senior management team and present to the experts their part of the business

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120 credits

Level 5

Full Year

an industrial placement allows students to experience workplace culture and makes them more effective employees following graduation;
placements vary considerably but in general terms, students are placed in an industrial, commercial or research environment where they obtain a breadth of practical experience to complement their degree programme;
students are employed by their host company and can expect to work a normal 40 hour week, possibly on a number of projects, over a full calendar year;
tutorial assistance from a member of the University academic staff is available via email and / or telephone throughout the year

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