As a graduate of this course, you’ll have developed the knowledge and experience needed for a career path across various roles. These include:
- Clinical trial coordination
- Regulatory affairs
- Lab management
- Scientific publishing
- Bioscience entrepreneurship
You will be equipped with the attributes needed to manage academic research or to work in multinational companies in the bioscience field.
This course focuses on key areas in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. It will help prepare you for a future in these industries.
Employers in these areas expect their postgraduate recruits to have strong, broad-ranging skills. In addition to understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of a range of diseases, they expect you to have:
- Advanced technical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence in team working
- Research skills
- Key management skills
- Leadership skills
- Project management skills
Studying this course will help you develop and refine these skills sets.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn from staff from our School of Business. You’ll also work with our Centre for Entrepreneurship. This is a facility dedicated to improving entrepreneurship opportunities for students and staff.
Working alongside business experts will help give you a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
As part of the course, you will carry out a bio-business research project. This project will let you focus your business ideas on a bioscience research development. The project will give you experience in designing, executing, and communicating your project. These are skills that you can go on to use in a wide variety of roles within the industry.
One of our recent graduates has gone on to work as an Account Executive at Amiculum, a healthcare communications agency in the UK.
Caitlin Barbour, MSc Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management graduate
At the University of Dundee, we’re committed to helping you build a successful future. With a clear employability strategy, we support you to develop essential skills, gain valuable experience, and learn how to confidently apply for opportunities.
Our expert Careers Service offers tailored guidance, interactive workshops, and events such as Green Careers Week, the International Students Careers Symposium, and recruitment fairs.
Each academic school ensures employability is embedded throughout your studies, working in partnership to connect your learning with real-world opportunities. Over 300 employers visit campus each year, collaborating with students through placements, consultancy projects, and immersive experiences.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, studying, or living in Dundee, please contact us