The MPhil in Bioscience Enterprise (MBE) programme is an intensive taught science and business course intended for those who have an interest in enterprise and the ambition to found technology companies or take up leadership, executive or consultancy roles in the life sciences sector.

The educational aims of the MBE are to:

• enhance understanding of life sciences and related technological developments;
• foster research and analytical skills and methodologies;
• develop written and verbal communication skills;
• provide knowledge of the ethical, legal and regulatory issues associated with bringing scientific advances to market; and
• develop applied business skills, including those that enable students to:
• identify potential business opportunities arising from research in life sciences and related areas;
• exploit entrepreneurial opportunities; and
• undertake senior executive roles within biotechnology companies and other commercial entities.

Other aims of the programme are to:

• provide a coherent and supportive learning environment, with students working closely with teachers drawn from both academic and biotechnology business executive backgrounds and whose teaching is informed by their own knowledge and business expertise;
• develop new areas of teaching in response to advances of scholarship and the community; and
• continue to attract outstanding students, irrespective of background