Smart diagnostics and animal-free drug development

Are you interested in reducing animal testing for drug development? Do you want to contribute to new diagnostic methods for medical applications? Develop something innovative during your minor and dive deep into a subject! Join our Minor in Lab-on-a-Chip for Biomedical Applications! Learn all about Lab-on-a-chip technology and its applications in diagnosing, treating, and researching diseases. Develop your own Lab-on-a-chip and make a difference in the world of nanotechnology and biomedical research!

Course Content

What is Lab-on-a-Chip?
Lab-on-a-chip devices enable rapid on-site analyses with minimal fluid volumes (microfluidics). In this minor, you'll attend lectures on the development of Lab-on-a-Chip technology (including material selection and fluid dynamics) and its application in diagnosing, treating, and researching common diseases.

What will you learn?
This minor covers both practical and theoretical aspects relevant to Applied Sciences programs (BML, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Forensic Research). You'll develop a Lab-on-a-chip for a chosen biomedical application. Assessment includes professional products aligned with the project phase of Lab-on-a-chip design.

What Does This Minor Offer?

• Comprehensive Learning: Learn everything about Lab-on-a-chip technology and its applications in diagnosing, treating, and researching common diseases.
• Hands-On Experience: Delve into biology, nanotechnology, and data science, through masterclasses and practical sessions.
• Project Development: Develop your own Lab-on-a-chip for a biomedical application of your choice and complete the minor with practice-oriented professional products.

Industry Involvement
The minor is supported by the Saxion Applied Nanotechnology and the Saxion Technologies for Criminal Investigations research groups, ensuring a direct link with the industry (e.i. Academic Hospitals or the Dutch Police Academy) and access to the latest technological developments. This optimally prepares you for a career in medical and biomedical research.

Become a Pioneer in Biomedical Research!
Sign up for the Minor Lab-on-a-Chip Technology and contribute to the future of medical diagnostics and treatments. Develop your own Lab-on-a-chip and make a difference in the world of nanotechnology and biomedical research!

Target group

This minor is suitable for students studying:

• Biomedical Laboratory Research
• Applied Physics
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Forensic Research

Why this minor?
This minor perfectly aligns with the expertise of the Applied Nanotechnology and Technologies for Criminal Investigations research groups, which focus on point-of-care, lab-on-a-chip, and organ-on-a-chip technologies. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications makes this minor unique and valuable.

Dutch
You can also follow this minor in Dutch, in the first semester (September).

Experiences

• “The minor was incredibly educational — I gained new knowledge in multiple areas and finally had the chance to work truly interdisciplinarily.”
• “There were so many interesting modules; I learned more here than in some entire years of my study.”
• “The combination of theory, chip design, and practical work gives a full picture you don’t get anywhere else.”
• “The project was challenging and made me look at research in a completely new way.”
• “I really valued that the minor introduced so many new topics I had never encountered before.”
• “The minor offers exactly the depth I was missing in my own programme — especially the link between biomedical content and technology.”
• “Even though some parts were demanding, I learned an incredible amount and can directly apply these skills in my further studies and career.”
• “The mix of practical lab work, guest lectures, and theoretical depth made this minor truly unique.”

Course structure

The minor offers various modules in the field of human biology and nanotechnology. You will attend mandatory lectures and supplement your curriculum with elective courses. In addition to the theoretical components, you will work practically on your own Lab-on-a-chip.

The following modules are offered:

1. Nanobiology and Nanochemistry (5 ECTS) (Saxion Location Enschede)
2. Microfluidics (5ECTS) (Saxion Location Enschede)
3. Infectious diseases 5 ECTS) (Saxion Location Deventer)
4. Genetic diseases (5 ECTS) (Saxion Location Deventer)
5. Developing Technologies for Biomedical Sciences (5 ECTS) (Saxion Location Deventer)
6. Project Lab-on-Chip (10 ECTS) (Saxion Location Enschede)

Activities

• Classical lessons (physical)
• Workshops
• Laboratory Practice
• Individual and group assignments

Assesment methods

The total amount of credits is 30 ECTS. Students are assessed on the basis of professional products and theme assignments (for example a report, presentation, video clip, etc.). Conditional tests are also part of the theme.

How do I register?

The registration process for a Kies op Maat minor at Saxion is a bit different from what is described on the website www.kiesopmaat.nl.

How does it work?

Step 1: Download the learning agreement from the Kies op Maat website and have it signed by the examination board of your home institution. Also sign the learning agreement yourself.

Step 2: Start your enrolment via Studielink (www.studielink.nl). Go to the “Courses” tab and click on “Add new enrolment request”. Then select Saxion as the “Educational institution” and enter “KOM” as the search term. A list of all the minors will appear. Make sure you choose the correct minor. After the registration in Studielink, you will receive two emails: one that confirms your registration at Saxion and immediately afterwards an email with the login code and link for the Osiris registration portal. You can upload the signed learning agreement in the Osiris registration portal.

Due to the transition to a new registration system, you will receive these emails starting April 1!

If you have any questions about the registration, please contact our Servicepoint via 088 – 019 3000 / servicepoint@saxion.nl.

For questions about the content of the minor, please reach out to the minor contact person.