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The Minor in BioMed Entrepreneurship has a scope of 30 ECTS credits and can only be completed within the framework of a Master's degree at the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medicine at UZH. The curriculum of the Minor consists of five compulsory modules: a Monday lecture series and three block courses (fall semester), a 10-weeks internship in a start-up (adaptable to the student schedule).
Please find more information in the MinorBEP Guidelines 2023 (PDF, 327 KB) .
All courses are listed in the course catalogue.
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One of the most important tasks and skills for entrepreneurs is to convince an audience of a business idea in a short but comprehensive pitch. This module teaches and trains with students all the tools they need to make the most effective and efficient pitch. Students learn how to identify a potentially successful idea and develop various entrepreneurial approaches to turn an idea into a product or service. In addition, students identify different target audiences for a business and research stakeholder needs. This knowledge is applied to projects and practiced in hands-on exercises that are recorded and discussed.
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This module provides an introduction to entrepreneurship in the BioTech, MedTech and Pharmaceutical industries. Students learn how to translate an idea or scientific discovery into a commercially viable product or service. This includes market insights, design thinking, project management, and finance and legal basics. The knowledge is imparted via e-learning tools and lectures held by guest lecturers from a venture (start-ups, specialists from various fields), amongst others.
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This module focuses on the financial aspects of a company, marketing, clinical trials The knowledge is imparted via e-learning tools and lectures held by guest lecturers from a venture (start-ups, specialists from various fields), amongst others. In addition, students will enhance their teamwork skills by addressing conflict management and leadership requirements.
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This module focuses on the legal requirements for a BioTech and MedTech company and covers topics such as intellectual property (IP), regulatory affairs, and the various legal aspects of a business. Business law and labor and employment law are taught and the importance of proper data handling is discussed. Soft skills are strengthened through negotiation training. The knowledge is imparted via e-learning tools and lectures held by guest lecturers from a venture (start-ups, specialists from various fields), amongst others.
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The student will carry out a 10-week full-time internship project in a BioTech, MedTech or pharmaceutical company, where he/she can analyze a real case and apply his/her acquired knowledge. This opportunity offers the student the first direct contact with the business world and could open doors for future potential employment opportunities. Achievements are reflected upon and documented in a weekly statement. In a final report, the student discusses the project and the findings are presented to the committee. The internship is managed by a supervisor from the company and a member of the organizing institute (IREM).