FAR-8043 | UiT

Application deadline

Registration deadline in StudentWeb for PhD students and students at the Student Research Program at Uit - The Arctic University of Norway: September 1st

Application deadline for external applicants: September 1st. Application code in SøknadsWeb is 9305.

Type of course

PhD course. This course is available as a singular course.

Admission requirements

PhD students, students at a Student Research Program or holders of a Norwegian master´s degree of five years or 3+ 2 years (or equivalent) may be admitted. PhD students must upload a document from their university stating that there are registered PhD students. This group of applicants does not have to prove English proficiency and are exempt from semester fee.

Holders of a Master´s degree must upload a Master´s Diploma with Diploma Supplement / English translation of the diploma. Applicants from listed countries must document proficiency in English. To find out if this applies to you see the following list:

Proficiency in English must be documented - list of countries

For more information on accepted English proficiency tests and scores, as well as exemptions from the English proficiency tests, please see the following document:

Proficiency in english - PhD level studies

Recommended preparatory course: FAR-3043 or Biomedical background.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

FAR-3043 Advanced Drug Delivery Systems in Nanomedicine 10 stp

Course content

Nanotechnology has emerged as distinct discipline with integrated, multidisciplinary and specialized scientific topics. This course focuses on recent developments in the field of nanomedicine from physical basics, biological aspects, medical applications and concerns related to manufacturing, reliability and safety of nano-scale medicines.

The course structure is as follows:

1) Nanotechnology: concept, current status 2) Nanomedicine: concept, current status 3) Nanotechnology in medicinal imaging: smarter diagnostic modalities a) microfluidics and nanoarrays b) fluorescent labels and imaging c) local probes and high-resolution imaging d) targeted imaging 4) Nanoscale technology: technological platforms used in manufacturing of nano-sized systems 5) Polymers and materials used in micro- and nano-fabrication: nanocoatings and nanostructured surfaces for medical application 6) Nanosized drug delivery systems a) lipid vesicles b) polymer-based delivery c) nanocrystals d) nanoshells e) non-injectable nanovectors 7) Intelligent therapeutics: concept of "smart drugs" a) intelligent biomaterials (responsive hydrogels and configurationally imprinted biomimetic polymers) b) nano-fabrication techniques for intelligent therapeutics c) diagnostic-sensing systems d) tissue engineering e) recognitive systems 8) Limitations and perspectives 9) Nanotechnology and human future: policy, ethics and safety issues Parts 3,4,5,7 and 8 will be taught only in FAR-8043.

Objectives of the course

Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to

understand and evaluate various delivery systems used in the field of nanomedicine.
critically evaluate the advantages and disadvatages of various nanodelivery systems.
understand basic nanotechnological principles and characterization methods used in nanotechnology and nanomedicine.
follow the newest findings in the area of nanomedicine and implement the perspectives in own research.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

The course will be taught as a combination of lectures, seminars, oral and written essay presentations. Completion of the course will be in form an in-depth scientific evaluation. Part of the course covers the same scientific topics as FAR-3043. FAR-8043 is based on individual work by each PhD student and does not contain preparation for oral exam form. The focus is on student ability to combine and process the newest scientific findings and provide personal comments on relevant topics.

Assessment

Work requirements: The student is expected to attend all lectures, seminars and colloquium. Seminars with active participation and group presentation (oral) are obligatory and build up to the final assignment.

Exam: Exam in a form of an essay (maximum 15 pages), involving deeper understanding of literature, critical evaluation of published literature with personal commentary. Marking as pass/not pass.

Continuation exam early in following semester. Application deadline for continuation exam is August 15th.

autumn 2017 FAR-8043 Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology - 15 ECTS