Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Biomedical Entrepreneurship
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Biomedical Sciences
Module Code	02 38637
Module Lead	Dr Nikolaos Batis
Level	Honours Level
Credits	40
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LI Student Selected Science Project - (02 36588)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-14 hours Seminar-5 hours Tutorial-11 hours Practical Classes and workshops-5 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-15 hours Guided independent study-350 hours Total: 400 hours
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Description	This Biomedical Entrepreneurship module is designed to increase employability of students who are keen to pursue a career in biomedical innovation. It is a specialist module which builds on previous learning in Year 2 if the student wishes to graduate with a Minor. This module has a focus on developing entrepreneurship, scientific critical insight, and communication and builds on student have learning in years 1 and 2on the foundations of human health and disease. Within this module students will learn about innovative biomedical technologies and business, entrepreneurship, and management. Based within the Medical School, student learning is informed by world-leading translational research in drug discovery, biomarker discovery, stem cells, tissue engineering, biomaterials, digital healthcare, and medical devices. The module also draws on expertise within College and across the University, precision health technology accelerators (PHTA), and industry. Students will learn how to create companies and translate medical technologies into clinical practice. Topics covered will include business start-up, management structures and financial planning, IP and pattern strategies, legal aspects, regulatory affairs, and ethics. The delivery of the module is multi-modal. The ethos of the module is to teach in an authentic way by actively participating, to develop a deep critical understanding together with excellent communication and presentation skills, drawing expertise from within the University but also from industrial partners and entrepreneurs, with a focus in the West Midlands. Tutorial-based problem-solving and small-group learning will inspire and nurture creativity and provide regular opportunities for support and formative feedback. Hands-on workshops and industry exposure will support student understanding and enable students to relate learning to real-life scenarios, giving students an authentic experience. Networking opportunities will provide students with exposure to a range of career pathways. The module closely aligns with the University PROFF Employability strategy, and the College Compact and School/Institute strategy.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Research, conduct and deliver in an appropriate style and structure a fully justified and feasible business case for a product in the biomedical field Describe the intellectual property, funding & finance, regulatory issues, incubators, technology transfer, and market structure in biomedical enterprise Discuss and apply business and financial strategies in taking translation healthcare projects to market Discuss the legal frameworks used in biomedical enterprise and translational research Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship and apply this to a range of projects and challenges Describe and discuss management and leadership styles and strategies in an enterprise setting
Assessment	38637-01 : Overall Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	The module is assessed by a combination of a 3 hour written examination (50%) and course work (50%) - business plan and critque Reassessment: Academic failure: If a student fails the module then they will be required to repeat the failed components only. Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit without justifiable reason could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes.
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