Overview

Benefit from this unique integral programme approach recognising the need for leaders with deep understanding of science and management alike.

Wonder about your career opportunities?

The MBA and Engineering Life Science Management at HTW Berlin transitions professionals, with Science Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Food Technology, Environmental Studies or Business backgrounds into senior management roles within the international life science industry.

LSM graduates work in Management functions in Pharma, Biotech and Healthcare.

95% of graduates are employed during or straight after their studies.

Check out examples of alumni career paths:

Lena, Germany, R&D Project Management in Pharma at Bayer Pharmaceuticals

Kagure, Kenya, Market Analyst in Digital Health Market at Research2Guidance

Diego, Mexico, Global Project Manager in Pharma at Novo Nordisk

Maris, Italy, Senior Data Collaborations and Operations Manager, Data Science in Pharma at Roche

Shraddha, India, Business Development Strategist in Biotech at HMNC Brain Health
Stefan, Germany, Value & Access Strategy in Healthcare at IGES Institute

Why study the MBA&E Life Science Management Program?

Become an expert as Life Science Manager, equipped with an advanced level of comprehensive, industry-specific knowledge and management expertise for the international life science industry.

Amazing career opportunities, as talented-all-rounder in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

Build your Management skills, necessary to work in senior management positions within the international life science industry.

Enjoy unique internship opportunities, while not mandatory, this program offers its students the chance to take part in internships alongside classed to gain further practical experience in their professional fields or, alternatively, test a possible new career path.

Live in the "Health Capital" of Germany, Berlin not only being a hub for innovation, culture, internationality, and diversity, it offers numerous biotech, medical engineering, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as research institutes. An excellent base for networking, apprenticeships and project work.

Propel your career with this unique integral programme approach recognising the need for leaders with deep understanding of science and management alike.

Testimonials

Jaime Rossello Coll - CEO and Co-founder of Silica Corpora, LSM Alumnus

The LSM program guided my transition into the pharmaceutical management field by equipping me with essential life science management and medical affairs knowledge. The small size of the class enables in-depth discussions among students as well as with lecturers. For me the LSM Programme is a stepping stone leading up to a management position within one of the most powerful industries.

Kagure Mugo, Founder of STEM Whizz, LSM Alumna

The LSM Programme has positioned me to lead by example and to inspire the future generations that STEM Whizz will continue to impact.

Accreditation

The internationally accredited MBA and Engineering Life Science Management is a full-time, 18-month programme based in Berlin Germany, taught entirely in English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Topics in Business Administration

Corporate Finance and Controlling

Project: Engineering Management

Life Science Engineering

Human Resources Management and Leadership

Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Trial Management

Strategic Marketing in Life Sciences

Lecturers

All LSM lectures are either from the life science industry itself, holding Senior Management/CEO roles or are Professors with extensive work experiences from the life science branch.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00

More details

Please check the programs website for more application information and deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biotechnology Natural Sciences Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 17 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a Bachelor’s degree with 210 ETCS in a relevant subject, at least 180 ETCS (Life Science Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Food Technology, Environmental Studies or Business).

at least one year of professional experience after your Bachelor’s degree

Sufficient proficiency in English, demonstrated by

TOEFL
IELTS
a Bachelor’s degree from a study programme taught entirely in English or
at least two years of residence in an English-speaking country.

Tuition Fee

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International

10666 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.
EU/EEA

10666 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.

The tuition fees can also be paid in instalments.

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Professional Enhancement Grant

The LSM board is launching a new scholarship for the next intake 2025/26. One student will be funded 50% of their LSM tuition fees. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have been accepted to the LSM program and fullfill a minimum of one of the selection criteria.

To apply please send the completed LSM Professional Enhancement Grant Form and send it to admission-lsm@htw-berlin.de. Application Deadline is February 28th, 2025.

DAAD

You can apply to numerous organisations for scholarships, for example to DAAD, to party related foundations, or business affiliated institutions. You can find information on various types of scholarships in the DAAD scholarship database.

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