Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine

Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine are rapidly expanding fields with the potential to revolutionise modern medicine. This cross-disciplinary programme provides students with a robust scientific understanding in these fields, combined with a "hands-on" practical and translational focus.

This programme will equip students with a critical understanding of:

• how nanotechnology can be harnessed for the improved detection and treatment of disease
• the use of stem cells in medicine
• tissue engineering strategies for tissue regeneration
• improving biomaterials for directing cell behaviour
• the regulatory, ethical and commercial hurdles for the translation of these emerging technologies.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), one optional module (15 credits) and a research project (90 credits).

A PG Certificate (60 credits) is offered in Flexible/Modular study mode only, over a maximum two years. The programme consists of two core modules (30 credits) and two optional modules (30 credits).

Core modules

• Nanotechnology in Medicine *
• Applied Tissue Engineering *
• Biomaterials
• Research Methodologies
• Practical Bio-Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine
• * PG Cert - compulsory modules

Optional modules

Choose one of the following options; attendance at the other module is possible but will not be assessed.

• Stem Cells in Medicine and their Applications in Surgery
• Translation of Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine

Dissertation/report

All students undertake an extensive laboratory-based (90 credits) research project which culminates in a dissertation of c.15,000 words and an individual viva voce.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, group discussions, practical sessions, and demonstrations. Assessment is through presentations, problem-solving workshops, written practical reports, coursework, unseen written examinations and the dissertation.

A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a science/engineering subject or a medical degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Research experience will also be taken into account.