Drug Delivery Technology and Biopharmaceutics
| Specialisation of: | Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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| Degree: | Master of Science in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | Flexible |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60207 |
The Master’s specialisation in Drug Delivery Technology and Biopharmaceutics consists of both compulsory and optional elements. The compulsory components are two research projects, both of which include writing a master’s thesis. The main research project should be within the disciplines of drug delivery technology or of biopharmacy. The minor research project should preferably be in a different discipline of Biopharmaceutical scienes. Other compulsory components are: a literature study, including the writing of an essay or thesis, the attending of two advanced lecture series in disciplines of BPS, the attending of the course Scientific Conduct, and the attending of twenty lectures and colloquia presented by other master’s students in BPS. Optional elements can be chosen from supplementary subjects offered or may take the form of a work placement.
Career
The Master’s specialisation in Drug Delivery Technology and Biopharmaceutics focuses on drug delivery and formulation, and drug target-finding and therapeutic gene modulation in cardiovascular disease. Students are trained to become junior drug researchers and are prepared for a career in drug delivery technology and/or drug target-finding and therapeutic gene modulation.
