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Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Master of Bioscience Enterprise MBioEnt

Master of Bioscience Enterprise MBioEnt
at University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 46,752
Country Rank#1
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Taught by the School of Biological Sciences, the Business School and the Faculty of Law, the MBioEnt teaches scientists to understand and protect the value of their research.

You’ll learn how to translate breakthrough discoveries into high value products, strategies for commercialisation, key aspects of intellectual property law, valuation tools, and how to write a business plan.

You’ll also complete a six-month industry internship, which offers a unique opportunity to put your skills into practice.

Course Content
Programme structure

The MBioEnt may be completed full-time in one year, or part-time over two years.

Students must complete 120 points from the following courses:
- 90-point thesis completed as a research project and submitted during a six-month industry internship
- 30 points from courses on the following topics: Science Enterprise Research Methods; Product Development and Regulatory Environments; Current Issues in Bioscience Enterprise
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

You must have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise (PGDipBioEnt) at the University of Auckland with a GPA of 6.0 in at least 90 points.

If you have completed an undergraduate degree (or higher) in science, engineering or technology, you must complete the PGDipBioEnt before applying for this programme.
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$8,947.20 – $9,728.40

International students
NZ$46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Career Prospect
Where could this programme take you?

Graduates of the MBioEnt can look forward to opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, reagent or device companies; the food and beverage industry; technology transfer offices in universities; Crown Research Institutes; business development, finance and investment firms; and Government agencies.

Jobs related to this programme
- Business analyst
- Business development
- Consultant
- Market analyst
- Marketing professional
- Product development
- Regulatory development

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Master of Bioscience Enterprise MBioEnt at University of Auckland