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Technical University of Munich (TUM) via Coursera

Biotech — From Science to Business

4.714 ratings at Coursera

Overview

Scientific discoveries in biotechnology can have a profound impact on society, but only if they reach the market. This course is designed to help you bridge the gap between the lab and the real world by teaching you how to evaluate the commercial potential of biotech innovations and develop a strategy for success.

You’ll learn how to assess the value of scientific discoveries, define a suitable business model, and identify the first practical steps toward building a biotech startup. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into the unique challenges of biotech entrepreneurship and how to navigate them with confidence.

The course is part of the Realizing Biotech Innovations – A Business Guide for Scientists professional certificate program from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of Europe’s leading universities in research and innovation. It combines academic perspectives with real-world expertise from entrepreneurs and industry professionals who share their experiences and advice.

Whether you're a researcher, student, or aspiring entrepreneur, this course will help you take your biotech idea one step closer to reality.

Syllabus 6

  1. Course Welcome 35 minutes
  2. Understanding the Business of Biotechnology 4 hours
  3. Assessing Your Idea 4.5 hours
  4. Modeling Your Business 4.5 hours
  5. Getting Started with Your Biotech Business 3 hours
  6. Summary & Goodbye 30 minutes

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • From Technical University of Munich, a well-regarded name.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (6 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

  • Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Dr. Svenja Jarchow

Technical University of Munich is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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