Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Business pritch of grant proposal 10 minute oral pitch of grant proposal | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Case study report 2000 Words | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Grant application 3000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Business pritch of grant proposal 10 minute oral pitch of the grant proposal either in person or by Teams. The latter could involve an AI generated voice over if required. The topic of the pitch must match that of the grant proposal assessment, if thisIchanged for resit the pitch must match the topic of the new grant proposal | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Grant application Expression of interest grant application using an original call. Students must submit an idea that is novel, of relevance and within the scope of the call. The resit will allow students to rework their original proposal or develop an alternative one 3000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Case study report Investigation into one small and defined area of biotechnology to find out who is doing what, where and to what volume? Emphasis will be on investigative research to reveal turn over, IP, future plans and trends for that sector. 2000 Words | 30% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate awareness of good scientific practice in professional research.
Evaluate the relative merits and limitations of different technologies.
Critically evaluate the challenges of applying biotechnology in an industrial environment.
Identify, target and apply for grant funding.
Assess the context, risks and opportunities that exist in the biotechnology industry, including different business models.
Communicate appropriately with biotechnology stakeholders including academics, industrialists and funding agencies.
Demonstrate professional skills applicable to a career in biotechnology.
Brief description
In this module students learn how various biotechnology businesses maintain their place in the market, develop their technology and USP, the problems they faced whilst becoming established and those they continue to face in the long term. By the end of the module students will have a much clear vision of how science can be commercialised. The module will take advantage of useful study visits to biotech companies as opportunities present. Students will be mentored in tutorials to develop a grant proposal using authentic forms (e.g. IBCatalyst), and consider how best to meet the specifics of that call In addition, students will learn how to search and use patent literature, understand intellectual property, and learn to pitch their ideas in a business arena.
Content
8 weekly 2h tutorials (these may be split into 2*1h slots) for lectures, discussion and workshop activities.
Up to 4 study trips to biotechnology facilities e.g. biotech companies, breweries, conferences and destinations as opportunities allow.
2x 2h student presentation sessions at the end of the semester.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Students will need to evaluate sector size, financial cost and project requirements in this module |
| Communication | Oral presentation and also written communication in the case study and grant proposal. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Reflective tutorials and feedback on assignments. |
| Information Technology | Research for written and oral assignments. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | We will discuss employment in biotechnology during the module, and if opportunity allows students will be able to attend a sector specific careers talk.. |
| Real world sense | The case study assessment allows students to evaluate on the impact and opportunities of biotechnology in the real world in terms of profit, trends, markets, geographical location, and socio-economic impact |
| Research skills | The case study and the grant proposal will require extensive research. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Writing and developing grant application, and developing these ideas into a short focused oral presentation (pitch) |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7