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This free course, The life sciences industry

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This course includes
Hours of videos

1 hour, 55 minutes

Units & Quizzes

7

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An introduction, covers the emergence of the life sciences sector out of its precursor the pharmaceutical industry. After examining some historical perspectives, the course uses case studies to look at developments in the science, business and, primarily, management strategies used in life sciences. It also briefly considers the place of life sciences in the wider story of health provision. This introductory course will be of interest to managers in the life sciences sector and to the general reader.

Course Currilcum

  • Introduction 00:10:00
  • Learning outcomes 00:10:00
  • What does ‘life sciences’ mean? 00:25:00
    • The life sciences sector – some historical perspectives 00:20:00
    • Modern history – an evolution 00:30:00
    • The life sciences sector in perspective 00:10:00
    • Conclusion 00:10:00