Join the Future of Smart Medical Diagnostics and Animal-Free Drug Development
- Degree
Exchange
- Start date
February
- Location
Deventer
- Duration
5 Months
Are you interested in reducing animal testing for drug development? Do you want to contribute to new diagnostic methods for medical applications? Develop something innovative during your minor and dive deep into a subject! Join our Minor in Lab-on-a-Chip for Biomedical Applications! Learn all about Lab-on-a-chip technology and its applications in diagnosing, treating, and researching diseases. Develop your own Lab-on-a-chip and make a difference in the world of nanotechnology and biomedical research!
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What is Lab-on-a-Chip?
Lab-on-a-chip devices enable rapid on-site analyses with minimal fluid volumes (microfluidics). In this minor, you'll attend lectures on the development of Lab-on-a-Chip technology (including material selection and fluid dynamics) and its application in diagnosing, treating, and researching common diseases.
What will you learn?
This minor covers both practical and theoretical aspects relevant to Applied Sciences programs (BML, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Forensic Research). You'll develop a Lab-on-a-chip for a chosen biomedical application. Assessment includes professional products aligned with the project phase of Lab-on-a-chip design.
What Does This Minor Offer?
- Comprehensive Learning: Learn everything about Lab-on-a-chip technology and its applications in diagnosing, treating, and researching common diseases.
- Hands-On Experience: Delve into biology, nanotechnology, and data science, through masterclasses and practical sessions.
- Project Development: Develop your own Lab-on-a-chip for a biomedical application of your choice and complete the minor with practice-oriented professional products.
Industry Involvement
The minor is supported by the Saxion Applied Nanotechnology and the Saxion Technologies for Criminal Investigations research groups, ensuring a direct link with the industry (e.i. Academic Hospitals or the Dutch Police Academy) and access to the latest technological developments. This optimally prepares you for a career in medical and biomedical research.
Become a Pioneer in Biomedical Research!
Sign up for the Minor Lab-on-a-Chip Technology and contribute to the future of medical diagnostics and treatments. Develop your own Lab-on-a-chip and make a difference in the world of nanotechnology and biomedical research!
The minor offers various modules in the field of human biology and nanotechnology. You will attend mandatory lectures and supplement your curriculum with elective courses. In addition to the theoretical components, you will work practically on your own Lab-on-a-chip.
The following modules are offered:
- Nanobiology and Nanochemistry (5 ECTS)
- Microfluidics (5ECTS)
- Infectious diseases 5 ECTS)
- Genetic diseases (5 ECTS)
- Developing Technologies for Biomedical Sciences (5 ECTS)
- Project Lab-on-Chip (10 ECTS)
This minor is suitable for students studying:
- Biomedical Laboratory Research
- Applied Physics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Forensic Research
Why this minor?
This minor perfectly aligns with the expertise of the Applied Nanotechnology and Technologies for Criminal Investigations research groups, which focus on point-of-care, lab-on-a-chip, and organ-on-a-chip technologies. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications makes this minor unique and valuable.
Dutch
You can also follow this minor in Dutch, in the first semester (September).
Assessment will primarily take place through professional products (e.g., reports, presentations), as well as individual and group assessments. Additionally, individual knowledge tests may be part of a module.
