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Biotechnology encompasses all aspects of the industrial application of living organisms and/or biological techniques. Ireland has an enviable biotechnology sector and is home to the world’s top 10 global biopharmaceutical companies. The MSc Biotechnology & Business is an exciting programme designed for non-business graduates who want to become managers or entrepreneurs in complex business environments in technology and science-based fields.
The MSc Biotechnology & Business provides you with a solid grounding in the science underpinning biotechnology coupled with a comprehensive business education. The programme is the result of a close collaboration between the UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, which is Ireland’s leading business school.

Biotechnology and Management focus
Suitable for life-science and chemistry graduates with non-business backgrounds
Excellent career prospects

What Will I Learn?

1 - Students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of business principles as they relate to the biotechnology industry
2 - Students will be able to apply their knowledge to overcome problems with commercialisation of biotechnology research
3 - Students will be able to conduct feasibility studies and develop effective business plans
4 - Students will be able to analyse, evaluate and communicate biotechnology research
5 - Students will be able to work alongside scientists and entrepreneurs to develop and commercialise novel biotechnological solutions
6 - Students will be able to engage with potential employers in a professional manner

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

This graduate degree in Biotechnology & Business has been developed in consultation with employers and therefore will be recognised and valued by them. A key feature is the opportunity to carry out a business development plan which will allow graduates to develop connections with prospective employers such as Abbott, Allergan, Alpha Technologies, Amgen, Avonmore Foods, Baxter Healthcare, Beckman Coulter, Biotrin International Ltd., Boston Scientific, Elan Corporation, Eli Lilly and Co., Celltech, GSK, Icon Clinical Research, ImmunoGen Inc., Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd., Johnson & Johnson Ltd., Kerry Group Plc., Medtronic, MSD, Olympus Diagnostica, Quintiles, Quest International, Sandoz., Seroba Life Sciences, Serology Ltd.