Biomedical Sciences: From basic biology to booming business
In the 21st century, our societies face multiple challenges related to human health. At the same time, many exciting new areas of research are developing, such as the area of ‘regenerative medicine’. In this minor, we will explore the frontiers of basic biomedical research and its diverse applications, organised around three themes: ‘development and cancer’, ‘stem cells and aging’ and ‘nutrition and the microbiome’. Students will engage with the material from different perspectives, including basic biomedical research and entrepreneurship.
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Frontiers in Medical Biology IPeriod 112
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Frontiers in Medical Biology IIPeriod 26
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Practicum Experimental GenomicsPeriod 26
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Advanced Genomics AnalysisPeriod 36
Get an impression of the minor Biomedical Sciences: From basic biology to booming business. Dr Renée van Amerongen tells you more about it.
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Entry Requirements
This minor is open for students who have successfully completed their first-year programme of a university Bachelor's programme. It is open for students from all disciplines, but particularly interesting for students of Biomedical Sciences, Psychobiology, Biology, and Bèta-Gamma. International students are welcome as well.
To successfully take part in and complete the course, students with a background other than the University of Amsterdam’s Biomedical Sciences programme are expected to close critical knowledge gaps through self study and to have sufficient basic knowledge on the following topics: molecular and cell biology (including basic wet-lab skills in these areas), basic statistics (e.g. differential equations), basic concepts of genome wide analyses, and basic anatomy and physiology.
Application and admission
Contact
For questions and additional information, please contact the minor coordinator dr. Renée van Amerongen
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 30 ECTS, 1 semester
- Language of instruction
- English
- Location
- Science Park