Genetic frontiers: DNA engineering & identificationexchange programme full-time

In this exchange programme, you deepen your research skills by working on complex research questions within molecular biology and biotechnology. You apply knowledge and skills in the fields of population genetics of various organisms, CRISPR-Cas9, and NGS and real-time PCR analysis techniques.

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Location

Breda

Starting month

February

Duration

20 weeks, 30 ects

Language

English

What is Genetic frontiers: DNA engineering & identification

You learn to critically evaluate existing protocols and adapt them purposefully to answer specific research questions in a reproducible manner. You independently conduct a designed experiment you designed; you process, analyse, and interpret the results obtained with attention to reliability and validity. By establishing connections between molecular biological processes, applied techniques, and theory, you develop an integrated understanding of the field.

In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and skills in molecular biology and biotechnology, you conduct a substantial (15 ECTS) research project, commissioned by a partner from the work field. In this project, you apply what you have learned and use this to bring your research to the next level, as well as gaining excellent networking opportunities.

This exchange programme is taught exclusively in English.

Practical information Genetic frontiers: DNA engineering & identification

Our current study programme follows a modular educational approach. This module comprises three intended learning outcomes that define the knowledge, skills, and competencies you are expected to achieve.

The weight of this exchange programme is 30 ECTS. 15 ECTS credits are reserved for the project in the R&D atelier (during the second half of the semester), and 15 ECTS credits are allocated to courses in both theoretical and practical foundation of molecular diagnostics and biotechnology.

Learning outcome 1: Theoretical foundation of molecular diagnostics and biotechnology: 7 ECTS

You demonstrate in-depth and integrated knowledge of various laboratory techniques and underlying theories, including the population genetics of different organisms, NGS, real-time PCR, CRISPR-Cas9, and bioinformatics, and critically apply this knowledge to analyse and interpret complex case studies. You establish connections between different biological processes and techniques and substantiate choices and conclusions with relevant theoretical concepts and scientific insights.

Learning outcome 2: Practical foundation of molecular diagnostics and biotechnology: 8 ECTS

In the context of a complex molecular biology/genetics research question, you critically review an existing protocol and adapt it in such a way that a specific research question can be answered reproducibly, while observing predetermined frameworks. You carefully carry out the designed experiment, and proces, analyse, and interpret the obtained results, as well as their reliability and validity. You justify and explain the choices made and the results found in an oral presentation based on your own lab journal.

Learning outcome 3: R&D atelier: 15 ECTS

You independently conduct practical research in which you translate a research question into concrete sub-questions and an appropriate experimental design. You plan and execute experiments and ensure the reproducibility of your results by accurately documenting the findings in the lab journal. You collaborate professionally with fellow students, lecturers, and the client, and stimulate your own development by actively seeking feedback, incorporating it, and critically reflecting on your learning process.

Examination

All learning outcomes should be completed successfully to gain 30 ECTS in this exchange programme. The final grade for each learning outcome (scale 1-10) will be obtained when the parts have been assessed as sufficient or marks are ≥ 5.5. All individual learning outcomes have to be scored ≥5.5 or pass, compensation with other learning outcomes is not possible.

Questions about the programme

More information about the programme is available via info.alst@avans.nl or +31 (0)88 - 525 87 88.

You can participate in an exchange programme at Avans University of Applied Sciences if your home institution has concluded an agreement with Avans. Under this agreement you can be nominated to study with us.

Please read the details on the or contact your home institution's exchange coordinator for details. Alternatively, you can .

Exchange students

As an exchange student, you will continue to pay tuition fees to your home institution. This means you do not have to pay tuition fees to Avans.

Other students

If your university is not a partner of Avans University of Applied Sciences, you can join us as a full-fee paying student. For more details, please contact the Avans International Office on +31 88 - 525 80 01 or at internationaloffice@avans.nl.

Questions about studying at Avans

If you have any questions about the exchange programme itself, please contact the Avans school. You can find the contact details on this page under the programme structure.

If you would like more information about studying at Avans, please contact our International Office: internationaloffice@avans.nl.

Location of this programme

Breda

Lovensdijkstraat 61-63

4818 AJ Breda

Tel: +31 88 - 525 75 00

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Genetic frontiers: DNA engineering & identificationexchange programme full-time

Location

Starting month

Duration

Language

What is Genetic frontiers: DNA engineering & identification

Practical information Genetic frontiers: DNA engineering & identification

Programme structure

Learning outcome 1: Theoretical foundation of molecular diagnostics and biotechnology: 7 ECTS

Learning outcome 2: Practical foundation of molecular diagnostics and biotechnology: 8 ECTS

Learning outcome 3: R&D atelier: 15 ECTS

Examination

Questions about the programme

How to apply

Tuition fees

Exchange students

Other students

Questions about studying at Avans

Location of this programme

Practical information Genetic frontiers: DNA engineering & identification

Programme structure

Learning outcome 1: Theoretical foundation of molecular diagnostics and biotechnology: 7 ECTS

Learning outcome 2: Practical foundation of molecular diagnostics and biotechnology: 8 ECTS

Learning outcome 3: R&D atelier: 15 ECTS

Examination

Questions about the programme

How to apply

Tuition fees

Exchange students

Other students