Join the Future of Smart Medical 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).

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)
2. Microfluidics (5ECTS)
3. Infectious diseases 5 ECTS)
4. Genetic diseases (5 ECTS)
5. Developing Technologies for Biomedical Sciences (5 ECTS)
6. Project Lab-on-Chip (10 ECTS)

Assesment methods

Assessment will primarily take place through professional products (e.g., reports, presentations), as well as individual and group assessments. Additionally, individual knowledge tests may be part of a module.

How do I apply?
The application process regarding the Kies op Maat minor at Saxion is a bit different than described at www.kiesopmaat.nl

How does it work?
Step 1: Download the learning agreement from the Kies op Maat website and let it sign by a member of the exam commission at your own educational institution ánd sign the document yourself.
Step 2: go to https://sis.saxion.nl/account# and fill in your personal data
Step 3: you will receive an automatic generated email from IAM including your username and password
Step 4: go the https://sis.saxion.nl, log on with your username and password which you have received from IAM and apply!
Step 5: After this we can process your application for a Kies op Maat minor at Saxion

Please note: in 'upload documents' you are requested to upload some documents. The following documents we need:

• A copy of your valid passport or ID-card. No driving license!
• A copy of your propaedeutic diploma or a printout from the DUO diploma register. In case you do not have the propaedeutic diploma yet, we would like to receive an official statement from your educational institution in which they state that you will receive the propaedeutic diploma before the start of the minor.
• Learning agreement, page 1, 2 and 3 (signed by a member of the exam commission of your own education institution and student)
• Original Proof of Payment for the study year 2025-2026 (available from June). You can request this proof from your educational institution, also if you pay in instalments. Your educational institution will email the Proof of Payment to Saxion.
  Deadline for handing in the original Proof of Payment is 2 weeks before the start of the minor.

If you have further questions, please let us know. You can contact Saxion Student Registration, telephone number: 088 – 019 3000.