Biotechnology Entrepreneurship: Impact, History, Therapeutics R&D, Entrepreneurship & Careers
This course is designed for students interested in an introduction to the biotechnology entrepreneurship, biotherapeutics R and D, and careers in the industry. Students should be interested in the impact of biotechnology on medicine and society, the history of the field (including individual scientists, entrepreneurs and companies), key methodologies, therapeutic product classes, entrepreneurship and innovation within the life sciences. Students will learn principles of drug and biologics discovery, development and commercialization, and will be exposed to the range of careers in the biopharmaceutical industry. Students should be considering careers in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences fields.
Topics
- To foster understanding and appreciation for the medical and societal impact of the biopharmaceutical field and industry To educate students on the history of the field and industry, including key methodologies, technologies, scientists, entrepreneurs, and companies To introduce the key steps in the process of discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics To educate students on careers in the biopharmaceutical industry o educate students on biopharmaceutical company entrepreneurship and innovation through team-based hands on virtual company creation
- The impact of the biopharmaceutical industry on medicine and society The history of the biotech industry The methods, product technologies and development methodologies that have driven the evolution of the field The nature of the ecosystem and specific careers in the biopharmaceutical industry The product design and development process (with a focus on biotherapeutics), including opportunities and challenges Entrepreneurship principles, including those defined by the Lean Launchpad approach (including the Business Model Canvas, the Minimum Viable Product and Customer Discovery)
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027