Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a chemical, biological or medical related discipline.

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

Develop the skills needed to tackle scientific, regulatory, and business challenges in the therapeutic sector, while developing leadership and strategy expertise for a career in global pharma and biotechnology.

Key course content:

Contemporary innovation and discovery: understand what drives innovation and how ideas are transformed into successful, marketable products within the sector.
Leadership and commercial expertise: develop leadership skills in the context of and examine global market dynamics, product commercialisation, and economic and resource management.
Professional development: undertake business case studies and earn a CMI Level 7 Certificate on successful completion of the Leadership Management for Life Sciences module, creating a personalised leadership portfolio.

Why you should study this course

Industry-relevant curriculum: focuses on understanding global pharmaceutical and biotech industries, addressing topics such as market access, regulation and health economics, helping you prepare for roles in these fields.
Global perspective: gain insights from international guest speakers and explore global trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Professional experience: combine scientific knowledge and business skills to develop a business case, work in teams and create a professional portfolio to launch your career.
Career-focused outcomes: prepare for leadership and management roles within healthcare, pharmaceutical companies and biotech industries. The course supports skill development for positions in policymaking bodies and global health organisations, such as the WHO.
Gain practical experience: boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.

Accreditation and professional recognition

The module Leadership and Management for Life Sciences meets the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. Students who successfully pass this module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification at no additional cost.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.