HTW Berlin University Of Applied Sciences
MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management
Berlin, Germany
Master degree
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
28 Feb 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,167 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* individual application accepted after deadline, please contact us
** €18,500 total tuition fee for 3 semester
Key Summary
The life science industry is in need of talented cross-functional leaders
Developing a new life science product – for example a medicine, raw material or diagnostic marker produced with biotechnology — and then successfully introducing it to the market is a complex process.
Scientists and Engineers focus on finding suitable substances and developing efficient biotechnological production methods. Specific framework conditions need to be taken into account at an early stage, e.g. regulations for handling genetically modified organisms, sterile working conditions, special requirements for documenting work processes and complex legal licensing procedures.
Business Experts and Lawyers assess the economic viability of the product, supervise the licensing process and analyse the market. Life science managers combine all of these disciplines.
Life Science Managers understand the production conditions and the processes involved in the life science industry, are familiar with the licensing requirements for life science products and have the necessary business expertise.
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Ideally prepared for future positions with greater responsibility
Our study programme, taught exclusively in English, is dedicated to engineers, natural scientists, business managers, industrial engineers and similar professionals. It aims at applying existing knowledge to fundamental problems within life sciences and at supplementing this competence by branch-specific knowledge and managerial expertise. The curriculum covers a wide range of academic topics as well as practical modules, enabling you to comprehend the entire value chain from various perspectives. As a graduate of this programme, you are perfectly prepared for a senior position within an international job environment within life sciences and are able to adapt easily to the respective work processes.
Professional focus right from the start
Almost every company in the life science industry has to deal with risk management, financial planning, project management, sales, marketing and business development. In order to prepare you for such tasks, project and practical work accounts for 30 percent of the study programme. Alongside your studies, you have personal coaching support with our lecturers, participate in excursions to companies and research institutions in the life science industry and attend trade fairs and conferences. Class sizes are small, and for each student a professor acts as a personal mentor and academic advisor.
Study in the “Health Capital” Berlin, Germany’s Life Science Hotspot
With its numerous biotech, medical engineering and pharmaceutical companies, research institutes and public institutions, the city offers you an excellent base for networking, apprenticeship and project work during your studies as well as to propel your career to more senior management roles within the life science industry. Germany`s low tuition fees, safe and comfortable studying environment and excellent universities attract plenty of international Master students.
The life science industry is one of the fastest growing economic sectors worldwide. In line with the international reach of this industry, cross-cultural leadership experience is becoming ever more important. The postgraduate master’s degree in Life Science Management at HTW Berlin prepares academically qualified young professionals for this international job environment within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, cosmetics and food industries.
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What career opportunities are available after graduation?
Graduates of the MBA&E Life Science Management program go on to work in senior and strategic roles across the global life sciences industry, including in biotech, pharma, med-tech, digital health, biopharma, and healthcare services. Whether, in multinational corporations, SMEs, or startups, career opportunities span both scientific and business domains.
Career opportunities focus areas include Business Development, Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Product and Project Management, Operations, Innovation or R&D Management, Consulting, and Sustainability. Many graduates also become entrepreneurs, launching startups in biotech or health tech.
What types of job functions does this degree prepare me for?
The program prepares students for high-impact roles across the life sciences value chain.
Typical job functions include:
Product Manager (Biotech, Pharma, Med-Tech), Project Manager (Clinical, R&D, Tech Transfer), Business Analyst / Strategist, Business Development Manager, Digital Health Strategist, AI in Healthcare Consultant, Regulatory Affairs Manager or Specialist, Market Access Analyst or Specialist, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Marketing Manager, Quality & Compliance Lead, Supply Chain and Operations Manager, Startup Founder in biotech, med-tech, or digital health, Sustainability or ESG Consultant in healthcare industries.
Graduates are equipped to navigate the intersection of science, business, regulation, and innovation, ideal for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving life sciences landscape.
Where do alumni work after graduation?
Our graduates are employed by major organisations, SMEs and innovative startups like BioNTech, Roche, Bayer, Sanofi, Pfizer, ThermoFisher, Fresenius, Merck, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Baxter, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Capgemini, PWC, KPMG, and a wide range of health tech startups and consultancies. Over 96% of graduates receive a full-time job offer within 3 months of graduating.