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Life Science Management (B. A.)

Application period for the winter semester 2024/25: 2 May to 15 July (German language program)

The "life sciences" (or rather biosciences) deal with biotechnological concepts, methods and processes with which, for example, new medicines are developed.

The Corona pandemic in particular has shown the benefits of innovations from the life sciences. According to a recent study, the new Corona vaccines saved the lives of 20 million people.

Such innovations are a central pillar for the future, prosperity and progress - not only in biomedicine and healthcare, but also in building a sustainable, bio-based economy.

This is where the Life Science Management degree programme comes in: At the interface of biotechnology, digitalisation and economics, we train students interested in business administration in practice-oriented management subjects and prepare them for a professional future in one of the largest national and international growth industries.



Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)

7 Semester

Winter

in progress

Yes Dual Offers

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Structure

1st - 3rd semester

The first study section comprises three semesters.

Based on the latest scientific findings, basic competences are formed in the three subject areas of (1) economics & law, (2) management and (3) life sciences.

Modules such as project management or health economics complement the first study stage.

In addition, you gain your first professional experience in a basic internship of eight weeks.

The lectures are mainly held in German.

 

4th - 7th semester

The second part of the programme comprises four semesters.

After the foundations have been laid, in-depth courses take place in the subject areas of (1) management, (2) digitalisation and (3) life sciences.

The broad educational profile is rounded off by courses in the areas of social competence, sustainability competence and internationality.

Part of the courses to be attended can also be individually compiled from a large group of electives and personalised for one's own study and career path.

In semesters 6 and 7, practical experience is emphasised. An industrial internship and the Bachelor's thesis help you gain an insight into professional life in the life sciences.

Most courses are taught in German. Individual specialisation modules are offered in English.

The range of courses prepares you for a job in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical technology industries. Career profiles in other areas of the health industry are also addressed.

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Curriculum

1. Semester

Biotechnology

Anatomy and Physiology

Basic internship (period 1st - 3rd semester)

Business Administration

Economics

Bookkeeping and accounting

2. Semester

Biomedical Engineering

Health Economics

Basic internship (period 1st - 3rd semester)

Digital Business

Quantitative methods

Legal basis

3. Semester

Quality management and approvals

Project management

Basic internship (period 1st - 3rd semester)

Cost Accounting and Cost Management

Investment and financing decisions

Marketing and Sales

4. Semester

Digital transformation in healthcare I

Technology and innovation management

Bioprocessing

HR Management and Organisation

Strategic Management

Scientific work

5. Semester

Digital transformation in healthcare II

Expertise competence

Advanced module LSM

Entrepreneurship

Sustainability competence

Language and social competence

6. Semester

(Industrial) internship (18 weeks)

Social project

Compliance and Ethics

7. Semester

Advanced module LSM

Bachelor`s Thesis

In-depth seminar LSM


Quick Info

Admission and application

The Life Science Management program starts in the winter term. Application via Hochschulstart (DOSV) is not necessary.
Registration for the study program starts on May 2 for the winter semester. Online application is possible via the Primuss applicant portal of THI.

Find more details on our bachelor application here.

International students
Anyone with an international university degree/higher education qualification wanting to study at a university in Germany needs a so-called Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB), or higher education entrance qualification. This lets applicants show that their educational background or professional qualification allows them to study in Germany, i.e. they have the necessary higher education entrance qualification to register for a course.

The recognition of the qualification is linked to certain requirements. If the certificate of education is recognised as a higher education entrance qualification in Germany, the international student may apply for all courses (general qualification) or for certain courses (subject-specific qualification). Two to three semesters of study in the home country may be recognised as a higher education entrance qualification in Germany, depending on the country of origin. Source: German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD, June 2016.

The following link provides information for university applicants from abroad about the application process at the THI.

Dual studies or studies with in-depth practical

In addition to the classic degree course structure, it is also possible to study Life Science Management in a dual studies programme or to combine it with vocational experience.

The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.

In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!). See here for details of partner companies.

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.

Job profiles

What can I do after completing my Bachelor's degree?

The job opportunities for graduates are many and varied.

In addition to a further Master's degree at the THI, you can gain initial work experience in numerous industries and professional fields.

With a degree in "Life Science Management", numerous doors are open to you at pharmaceutical companies, biotech start-ups, medical technology companies or other companies in the health sector. The degree also qualifies you for a job at a management consultancy or a health insurance company.

Your career path depends on your interests and study focus, which you can set through the elective subjects, your industrial internship and your thesis work.

The following positions are possible directly after graduation:

  • Management trainee or management assistant in a company in the medical technology sector or the pharmaceutical industry
  • Junior controller in health care institutions such as hospitals or in a health insurance company
  • Corporate planner in a company producing organic products
  • Account manager in marketing & sales for medical products and laboratory equipment
  • Project manager in a research-intensive biotech company
  • Buyer for selected procurement groups in an environmental technology company
  • Talent manager in the human resources department of a start-up company

International

THI has set itself the goal of encouraging as many students as possible to undertake a study trip or internship abroad. This is because international experience enhances job prospects - not just due to the language skills acquired abroad but first and foremost because of additional qualities such as independence, tolerance and flexibility.

For this reason we would encourage you to take this opportunity and make the most of the study trip or internship programmes offered by THI in other countries. Our international network consists of more than 130 partner universities as well as numerous international companies and it is growing constantly worldwide. In this connection, students should feel free to use the THI International Office as a central point of contact.

Testimonials

"Life sciences and management in one study program - a unique combination for working at the interface between life sciences and leadership in the biomedical industry".
Prof. Dr. Markus Hinder, Global Drug Development, Novartis, Basel
Professor of the State of Hesse and Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich

 

"This is a great study program covering pharma, biotech and other life science aspects.”
Prof. Dr. med. Jörg Goldhahn
Medical director of the bachelor in medicine at ETH and director of the Institute for Translational Medicine

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