There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This course covers various topics that are essential for understanding the development of biotechnology and its impact. Through the development of your own business venture concept, you will explore key concepts including innovation and invention, intellectual property rights (IPR), patents, and licensing, as well as business models and commercialisation strategies. We will delve into the national and global context of biotechnology, examining sectors, markets, trends, and emerging technologies. You will also learn about the regulatory framework governing risk management and explore bioethics and the history of ethical regulation in biotechnology. We will also discuss the legal implications of unethical behaviour, corporate responsibility, and society's perception of biotechnology. Sustainability, including environmental, social, and economic aspects, will be explored, and you will have opportunities to discuss current topics like personalised medicine, stem cell research, genetics and the use of animals or human subjects in research.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the key components required to develop and launch a new biotechnology business venture.

LO2: Critically appraise markets and trends in a national and global context.

LO3: Develop and critically assess a biotechnology business concept and produce a corresponding business plan.

LO4: Debate the impact of bioethics and ethical regulation in biotechnology, using specific examples.