For students attending the course Theory in Bioentrepreneurship (4 ECTS) course code 4BP038

This course lays the foundation for the application of an entrepreneurial approach within life science, i.e. bioentrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship literature will be studied in the light of life science challenges and opportunities. The course will also introduce a reflective and reflexive practice to learning.

Syllabus

Current syllabus and literature

About the course

Society is facing many challenges. For example, the worlds growing, and ageing population is putting extra pressure on the healthcare systems and the overall welfare. With a developed life science ecosystem that is driving innovation from scientific knowledge using an entrepreneurial approach, these challenges can be the entrepreneurial opportunities of tomorrow and give rise to societal impact.

This course lay the foundation for the application of an entrepreneurial approach within life science, i.e. bioentrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship literature will be studied in the light of life science challenges and opportunities. The course will also introduce a reflective and reflexive practice to learning.

The course has its last regular study start in the fall semester of 2025 and shall thereafter be formally discontinued. Examination will be provided until the fall semester of 2026 for students who have not completed the course.

Examination

The examination consists of:

a reflective learning journal (Pass/Fail)
an individual written report (Pass with distinction/Pass/Fail)

In order to get the grade "Pass" on the whole course, the student needs to obtain the grade "Pass" on all examinations. In order to get the grade "Pass with distinction" on the whole course, the student needs to get the grade "Pass with distinction" on the individual written report and the grade "Pass" on the learning journal.

Compulsory participation

The examiner assesses if and how absence from compulsory parts can be compensated. Before the student has participated in compulsory parts or compensated absence in accordance with the course examiner's the student's course results will not be reported. Absence from a compulsory part may result in the student having to wait to compensate until the next time the course is given.

Digital tools and services for students

Canvas

Canvas is KI:s new learning platform, where you as a student find course information, schedule, and literature list. Depending on how your teacher chooses to use the learning platform, you may also find quizzes, assignments, films, lecture materials, discussion forums, and much more.

Canvas student guide will give you a walk-through of how Canvas works, so when it comes to user-related questions you can usually find the answer there.

Zoom

Zoom can be used within Canvas, but also as an online meeting tool outside of Canvas, with, for example, students from other courses, or other educational institutions.

Schedule

Please note this is a preliminary schedule, the final schedule will be published two weeks before the course start.

Schedule HT2025

Schedule

Course Evaluation

Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education. Course council meeting is held with the course director and student representatives.

Course Evaluation

Course Survey HT24 (PDF, 747.79 KB)

Examination

Registration

Registration for the examination is mandatory and registration closes 10 days before the exam. You will find the link to the registration in Ladok when it has opened for registration.

Identification

A valid ID document for student identification during an examination is a physical photo ID. During the ID check the student must show their face.

Arrive at the examination hall in good time, preferably 45 minutes before the examination begins. You must be seated at least 15 minutes before the start in case of any technical issues. The doors will close once the examination begins. If you arrive after the doors have closed, you will need to wait until the late entrance, which opens 30 minutes later.

Support

If you are entitled to pedagogical support in the form of extended writing time, it is particularly important that you log in via the provided link to check which room you have been assigned. KI has specially adapted examination rooms for students with disabilities who have been granted pedagogical support. However, due to temporary lack of space in the adapted rooms, you may still be placed in the large examination hall.