Master's Programme in Bioentrepreneurship

120 credits
2 years
Start of programme: Introductory week late August. Lectures begin 1 September, 2025.
Degree: Master of Medical Science (120 credits) with a Major in Bioentrepreneurship

The Master's Programme in Bioentrepreneurship is tailored to students in biomedicine, pharmaceutics, biotechnology, healthcare or medicine. The programme focuses on the management and development of life science companies and is directed to intrapreneurship in already existing companies or organisations.

Programme presentation

Do you envision yourself working in the life science sector in the future? As a student in the Master's Programme in Bioentrepreneurship you will gain a solid foundation for leading the development and management of projects and companies in the life sciences. At the core of our programme lies a comprehensive understanding of the life science sector, encompassing areas such as drug development, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical technology, all aimed at advancing human health.

A key feature of the programme is the mix of theoretical insights and hands-on experience in the outside world.The courses are tailored to the specific conditions that prevail in the life science sector. You will undertake two practical courses at companies or organisations, in Sweden or abroad. These placements allow you to apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting, further refining your skills and expanding your professional network. In these placements, you apply what you have learned to create value for you and the hosting company. Additionally, the degree project is usually performed in a company setting. Many of the lecturers throughout the programme are experienced researchers or life science business leaders that share their knowledge and experience and act as inspiration.

The programme is interdisciplinary and some courses are offered in collaboration with our partner schools in Stockholm; the Royal Institute of Technology and the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship.

Together these experiences will give you valuable insights into the life science sector as well as a head start for your future career.

Programme syllabus - read more about the learning objectives, content and structure of the programme

Programme web page - for current students on the programme or if you are interested in learning more

Career opportunities

The programme provides a solid foundation for a career working with marketing, project management or business development within the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical technology or related industries.

Application Autumn 2025

Full time (100%), Lecturing in daytime
Study location: Solna
Language: English
Application deadline: 15 January 2025
Documentation deadline: 3 February 2025
Application code: KI-D1000

Specific entry requirements

A bachelor's degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Swedish bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in health care, biomedicine, biology, cellular and molecular biology, pharmaceutics, chemistry, medicine, biotechnology, or the equivalent. Check the country specific requirements for information on how to meet the requirement of a degree equivalent to at least 180 credits. Applicants who are in their final year may be conditionally admitted.

Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/English B. You must prove that you meet the English language requirement either through an internationally recognised test, previous university studies or upper secondary school studies. Instructions on how to document your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.

Selection

The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicant's qualifications such as previous education, relevant work and/or research experience and statement of intent. Letters of recommendation are not required.

Applicants to Karolinska Institutet's global master's programmes are asked to complete a CV form that will be used in the selection process. In the CV form you will find instructions on how to certify your experiences. Only experiences which have been certified according to the instructions in the CV form, will be considered in the selection.

All documents must have reached University Admissions by the deadline for supporting documents 3 February 2025.

Documentation requirements

The application deadline at universityadmissions.se is 15 January 2025. The deadline for the supporting documentation is 3 February 2025.

Applicants with foreign academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements for master's applicants at universityadmissions.se

Applicants with Swedish academic credentials should follow the documentation requirements at antagning.se

All documents must have reached University Admissions by the deadline for supporting documents 3 February 2025.

Application

The application is made through University Admissions in Sweden.
Apply at universityadmissions.se

Fees

If you have citizenship within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland, you are not required to pay application or tuition fees. For further details: universityadmissions.se.