Biotechnology & Business

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

Stage 1 Core Modules

BIOC40180 Professional Career Development Autumn 5

BMOL40120 The Business of Biotechnology and Science Autumn 5

MKT42310 Marketing Management MSc Bio&B Autumn 7.5

BMGT45430 Business Strategy Spring 7.5

BMOL40380 Organisational Behaviour Spring 5

FIN41440 Corporate Finance (BB) Spring 7.5

PHAR40240 Regulatory Affairs for Life Sciences Spring 5

BIOC40140 Biotech Case Study Summer 10

BMOL40130 Feasibility and Business Plan Summer 20



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:

Select from the following:

BIOC40250 Biomedical Diagnostics & Devices Autumn 7.5

MICR40010 Recombinant DNA Technology Autumn 5

BMOL40190 Multicellular Systems Spring 5

MICR40100 Emerging Issues in Biotechnology Spring 5

MICR40130 Food Biotechnology Spring 2.5

MICR40140 Environmental Biotechnology Spring 5

This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in Biology or Chemistry related discipline. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required.



- Graduates with equivalent qualifications in related areas of science and technology or with proven relevant industrial experience will be considered for places.



- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.



- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/



- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax

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1 year full-time. Delivery: On Campus.

MSc Biotechnology & Business (X447) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 14030

nonEU fee per year - € 25600


***Fees are subject to change


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Next Intake: September 2025.

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.