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| Degree programme | | Study hours | Credits | P4 SBU | P4 SP | 2nd Chance Exam1 | Tolerance2 | Final grade3 | |
 | 1st year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology | Compulsory | 108 | 4,0 | 108 | 4,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical |  |
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| 1. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has a thorough knowledge of the molecular and cellular processes of the healthy and diseased organism and has insight in different methods for prevention, diagnosis and therapy of diseases. | - EC
| 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can independently and critically perform a literature search. | - EC
| 4. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques within biomedical research and is able to apply these techniques, taking into account the applicable quality standards. | - EC
| 10. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences knows the potential for valorization of biomedical research and can translate own research into translational research. | - EC
| 11. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can function in a multidisciplnary team and can fulfill a bridging function between the various actors in health care. The graduate knows the importance and needs of the various stakeholders within the life sciences. | - EC
| 12. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has an attitude for lifelong learning and for constantly adjusting one's own professional thinking and acting. | - EC
| BEN 1. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology is able to describe and apply different (bio-) electronic sensor modalities to detect biochemical and bioelectrical effects at different levels of a healthy or diseased organisms. | - EC
| BEN 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology is able to give a broad overview of the manipulation as well as use of key materials in bio-electronics and biological material in biosensors for a better diagnosis and therapy of human diseases. | - EC
| BEN 3. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology has a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to determine the (bio)chemical and physical characteristics of various materials and their applications in life sciences. | - EC
| BEN 4. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology has technical skills in material development, several nano- and micro fabrication methods, and a broad variety of physical, chemical and biological characterization techniques that enable interdisciplinary approaches for advanced diagnosis and therapy. |
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Course Content:
Introduction: General introduction to nanoscale, interesting properties of nano (-bio)materials with suitable examples, nanomaterials in medicine - overview (examples of nanotechnology in lifesciences)
Drug delivery: Drug administration routes, classical and controlled drug delivery, drug loading and release mechanism
Targeted Drug delivery: passive targeting (EPR effect), active targeting (site specific), targeting ligands examples
Different nanocarriers for drug delivery, multifunctional nanocarriers
Nano-bio interfaces: nanomaterial structure-property relationship with respect to biological interactions, nanoparticles-cell interactions, thermodynamic driving forces, protein corona
Advances in diagnosis and therapy
Trends and developments in Nanomedicine
[Examples of nanotechnology based products in testing phase and available in the market (wherever applicable)]
Seminar Presentation and Assignment related to Advances in diagnosis and therapy
Leraning Goals:
The student has insights on importance of nanotechnology in lifesciences
The student can explain the importance of nanoscale with respect to material properties and various nanomaterials used for biomedical applications
The student has insights on the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials for use in drug delivery and diagnostics
The students can explain different nanomaterials that are typically used for drug delivery, controlled release of therapeutics and release mechanisms.
The student has insight on the requirements of a nanocarrier for use in therapy and diagnosis and the involved challenges
The student can select a suitable nanocarrier based on the requirements and biomedical applications
The student can relate information from other disciplines to develop new approaches in the field of nanomedicine
The student has insight on advances in the field of nanomedicine
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Period 4 Credits 4,00
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 25 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | ✔ |
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| Other | seminar presentation with abstract submission |
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| Additional information | Participation in seminar presentation and abstract submission is compulsory |
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The student should know the basics in (bio)physics and (bio)chemistry)
He/she is able to read scientific papers/course material in English. |
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All lecture materials will be available through Blackboard or distributed during the lecture. |
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| 1st year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Environmental Health Sciences | Optional | 108 | 4,0 | 108 | 4,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
| 1st year Master of Biomedical Sciences - Molecular Mechanisms in Health and Disease | Optional | 108 | 4,0 | 108 | 4,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
| Exchange Programme Chemistry | Optional | 108 | 4,0 | 108 | 4,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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| | | Learning outcomes |
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| 1. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has a thorough knowledge of the molecular and cellular processes of the healthy and diseased organism and has insight in different methods for prevention, diagnosis and therapy of diseases. | - EC
| 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can independently and critically perform a literature search. | - EC
| 4. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques within biomedical research and is able to apply these techniques, taking into account the applicable quality standards. | - EC
| 10. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences knows the potential for valorization of biomedical research and can translate own research into translational research. | - EC
| 11. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences can function in a multidisciplnary team and can fulfill a bridging function between the various actors in health care. The graduate knows the importance and needs of the various stakeholders within the life sciences. | - EC
| 12. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences has an attitude for lifelong learning and for constantly adjusting one's own professional thinking and acting. | - EC
| BEN 1. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology is able to describe and apply different (bio-) electronic sensor modalities to detect biochemical and bioelectrical effects at different levels of a healthy or diseased organisms. | - EC
| BEN 2. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology is able to give a broad overview of the manipulation as well as use of key materials in bio-electronics and biological material in biosensors for a better diagnosis and therapy of human diseases. | - EC
| BEN 3. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology has a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to determine the (bio)chemical and physical characteristics of various materials and their applications in life sciences. | - EC
| BEN 4. A graduate of the Master of Biomedical Sciences specialisation Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology has technical skills in material development, several nano- and micro fabrication methods, and a broad variety of physical, chemical and biological characterization techniques that enable interdisciplinary approaches for advanced diagnosis and therapy. |
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Course Content:
Introduction: General introduction to nanoscale, interesting properties of nano (-bio)materials with suitable examples, nanomaterials in medicine - overview (examples of nanotechnology in lifesciences)
Drug delivery: Drug administration routes, classical and controlled drug delivery, drug loading and release mechanism
Targeted Drug delivery: passive targeting (EPR effect), active targeting (site specific), targeting ligands examples
Different nanocarriers for drug delivery, multifunctional nanocarriers
Nano-bio interfaces: nanomaterial structure-property relationship with respect to biological interactions, nanoparticles-cell interactions, thermodynamic driving forces, protein corona
Advances in diagnosis and therapy
Trends and developments in Nanomedicine
[Examples of nanotechnology based products in testing phase and available in the market (wherever applicable)]
Seminar Presentation and Assignment related to Advances in diagnosis and therapy
Leraning Goals:
The student has insights on importance of nanotechnology in lifesciences
The student can explain the importance of nanoscale with respect to material properties and various nanomaterials used for biomedical applications
The student has insights on the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials for use in drug delivery and diagnostics
The students can explain different nanomaterials that are typically used for drug delivery, controlled release of therapeutics and release mechanisms.
The student has insight on the requirements of a nanocarrier for use in therapy and diagnosis and the involved challenges
The student can select a suitable nanocarrier based on the requirements and biomedical applications
The student can relate information from other disciplines to develop new approaches in the field of nanomedicine
The student has insight on advances in the field of nanomedicine
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Collective feedback moment ✔
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Lecture ✔
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Tutorial group ✔
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Assignment ✔
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Presentation ✔
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Seminar ✔
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Period 4 Credits 4,00
| Evaluation method | |
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 25 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | ✔ |
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| Other | Presentation of seminar with abstract submission |
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| Additional information | Participation in seminar presentation and abstract submission is compulsory |
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| Prerequisites |
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The student should know the basics in (bio)physics and (bio)chemistry)
He/she is able to read scientific papers/course material in English. |
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| Compulsory course material |
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All lecture materials will be available through Blackboard or distributed during the lecture. |
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| 3rd year Bachelor of Chemistry package free choice addition | Broadening | 108 | 4,0 | 108 | 4,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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| EC 8: A graduate of the Bachelor of Chemistry takes into account the necessity of the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach in analyzing chemical and biochemical questions. |
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Course Content:
Introduction: General introduction to nanoscale, interesting properties of nano (-bio)materials with suitable examples, nanomaterials in medicine - overview (examples of nanotechnology in lifesciences)
Drug delivery: Drug administration routes, classical and controlled drug delivery, drug loading and release mechanism
Targeted Drug delivery: passive targeting (EPR effect), active targeting (site specific), targeting ligands examples
Different nanocarriers for drug delivery, multifunctional nanocarriers
Nano-bio interfaces: nanomaterial structure-property relationship with respect to biological interactions, nanoparticles-cell interactions, thermodynamic driving forces, protein corona
Advances in diagnosis and therapy
Trends and developments in Nanomedicine
[Examples of nanotechnology based products in testing phase and available in the market (wherever applicable)]
Seminar Presentation and Assignment related to Advances in diagnosis and therapy
Leraning Goals:
The student has insights on importance of nanotechnology in lifesciences
The student can explain the importance of nanoscale with respect to material properties and various nanomaterials used for biomedical applications
The student has insights on the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials for use in drug delivery and diagnostics
The students can explain different nanomaterials that are typically used for drug delivery, controlled release of therapeutics and release mechanisms.
The student has insight on the requirements of a nanocarrier for use in therapy and diagnosis and the involved challenges
The student can select a suitable nanocarrier based on the requirements and biomedical applications
The student can relate information from other disciplines to develop new approaches in the field of nanomedicine
The student has insight on advances in the field of nanomedicine
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Collective feedback moment ✔
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Lecture ✔
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Tutorial group ✔
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Assignment ✔
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Presentation ✔
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Seminar ✔
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Period 4 Credits 4,00
| Evaluation method | |
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 25 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | ✔ |
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| Other | seminar presentation and with abstract submission |
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| Additional information | Participation in seminar presentation and abstract submission is compulsory |
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| Prerequisites |
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The student should know the basics in (bio)physics and (bio)chemistry)
He/she is able to read scientific papers/course material in English. |
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| Compulsory course material |
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All lecture materials will be available through Blackboard or distributed during the lecture. |
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1 examination regulations art.1.3, section 4. |
| 2 examination regulations art.4.7, section 2. |
3 examination regulations art.2.2, section 3.
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| Legend |
| SBU : course load | SP : ECTS | N : Dutch | E : English |
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