Bio-business Options introduce students to the basic concepts of business and how these can be used in conjunction with their scientific training.The Bio-business options here at the University of Aberdeen are a unique opportunity for you as a life scientist to also learn about the commercialisation of scientific ideas. You will be given the chance to learn about the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and help in understanding the language of the Bio-business sector.

Graduates may move directly into positions in hospital research, diagnostic laboratories and research institutes. Other major employers include the pharmaceutical, food, fermentation and related biotechnology industries.