Post-Graduate Diploma in Chemistry and Entrepreneurship

About the Programme

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Chemistry and Entrepreneurship is a unique offering that combines advanced study in the chemical sciences with practical training in entrepreneurship, innovation management, and business development. The programme is designed for chemistry graduates who wish to commercialise scientific knowledge, launch chemistry-based start-ups, or transition into roles at the interface of science and business.

The curriculum covers advanced chemistry topics alongside modules in business planning, intellectual property, technology commercialisation, financial literacy for scientists, and science communication. Guest lecturers from industry, venture capital, and science policy provide real-world context throughout the programme.

Where This Programme Can Lead

• Science-based entrepreneur or start-up founder
• Technology commercialisation and innovation manager
• Science policy or regulatory affairs officer
• Business development manager in a chemical or pharmaceutical company
• Consultant at the science-industry interface