Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles behind the design, development and biological evaluation of nanomedicine.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Comprehend why the nanoscale is important for biomedical applications: 2Evaluate and apply the concepts of targeted drug delivery: 2Describe the basic principles of polymer chemistry and biomaterials relevant to nanomedicine: 2Describe and contrast the methods and techniques involved in fabricating and analyzing nanomaterials: 2Analyse and evaluate new methods using novel organic and inorganic nanomaterials: 2Demonstrate laboratory skills of relevance to nanomedicine and prepare experimental report writing: 1Demonstrate critical and analytical skills for reviewing literature on nanomedicine: 1,2
Lectures - 30 hoursLaboratory based work -24 hoursDirected and private study - 96 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Laboratory Assessment weighted 40%Laboratory based workWill include assessment of a structured experiment: 30% of total from practical assessment with 70% assessment of lab report (1 written report of ~2000 words)
2: Exam weighted 60%A two hour exam: 3 short answer essay style questions.Answer 3 out of 4 short essay style questions, spanning material across the entire module.