The Graduate Certificate in Nanomedicine is designed for scientists, engineers, and physicians to develop competency and practical skills in the application of nanotechnology to problems in medicine. This program is appropriate for those working in or seeking careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biomedical, or clinical fields. Program participants receive advanced training in the fundamental and applied aspects of nanomedicine, as well as nanomedicine commercialization from bench to bedside. The curriculum includes a variety of activities for scientific and professional development, including lectures, case studies, journal readings, term projects, and close interactions with distinguished faculty and experts drawn from academia, hospitals, industry, and government.
The certificate consists of five nanomedicine (NNMD) courses, totaling 12 semester-hour credits. This is a part-time, 12-credit graduate program that can be completed in as little as two semesters.
Complete all requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NNMD 5270 | Introduction to Nanomedicine | 3 |
| NNMD 5272 | Nanomedicine Seminar 1 | 1 |
| NNMD 5274 | Nanomedicine Seminar 2 | 1 |
| NNMD 5470 | Nano/Biomedical Commercialization: Concept to Market | 3 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete NNMD 5370 or choose 4SH of electives from the list. | 4 | |
| Research Techniques | ||
| Nanomedicine Research Techniques | ||
| Or choose 4 semester hours of electives. | ||
| Medical Physiology | ||
| Biological Electron Microscopy | ||
| Ethics in Biological Research | ||
| Basic Biotechnology Lab Skills | ||
| Managing and Leading a Biotechnology Company | ||
| Launching Your Science: Biotechnology Entrepreneurship | ||
| Molecular Interactions of Proteins in Biopharmaceutical Formulations | ||
| Biotechnology Applications Laboratory | ||
| Advances in Nanomaterials | ||
| Transport Phenomena | ||
| Research Skills and Ethics | ||
| Human Physiology and Pathophysiology | ||
| Biophysical Methods in Drug Discovery | ||
| Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | ||
| Biological Physics 1 | ||
| Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism | ||
| Advanced Drug Delivery Systems | ||
| Science, Technology, and Public Policy | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
12 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required