MBE Programme

The Master's in Bioscience Enterprise (MBE) programme is a one year multidisciplinary biotechnology and business degree course. It is designed for high-achieving individuals with enthusiasm for enterprise, who have the ambition to found technology businesses or take up leadership, executive or consultancy roles in the life sciences sector.

Teaching covers the latest advances in biological and medical science, together with business management and the ethical, legal and regulatory issues associated with bringing scientific advances to market. The programme is highly participatory and includes practical elements in the form of interdisciplinary projects, case studies and business planning activities.  Students gain an international perspective of the sector during a study tour to the USA and have opportunities to undertake a consulting project and a technology company internship placement. For further information about the scientific and business components of the programme see the overview. Teaching takes place from October to June. Graduates are awarded a Master of Philosophy degree (M.Phil.).

Applications are received from all over the world from those with an excellent first degree in life or physical sciences, medicine, law, economics or allied disciplines. The syllabus provides an unparalleled educational experience for entrepreneurs and is particularly relevant for those with postgraduate experience in business or academia. For information on how to apply click here.

Prospective students may be eligible for funding to pursue this course and applicants are recommended to review the requirements of the Cambridge Trusts and other scholarship organisations. Candidates eligible for financial support must make their applications for a place on the programme at the earliest possible date. Please also note that the closing date for bursary and scholarship applications may be earlier than that for the programme. For more information on financial support click here.