Nanotherapeutics: How nanobiotechnology is revolutionising healthcare

The study of nanometre-scale functional materials and their interactions with biological systems has had a profound impact in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry. This course gives an overview of how nanosized materials with unique chemical, optical, magnetic and/or structural properties are transforming medical diagnostics and therapy. The course will include theoretical lectures with plenty of real-world examples, as well as classroom group work. This is a 10 session course (over one week - mornings and afternoons) and must be taken with W410Am52 in week 4.

Typical week: Monday to Friday 

Courses run from Monday to Friday. For each week of study, you select a morning (Am) course and an afternoon (Pm) course. The maximum class size is 25 students.   

Courses are complemented by a series of daily plenary lectures, exploring new ideas in a wide range of disciplines. To add to your learning experience, we are also planning additional evening talks and events. 

Evaluation and Academic Credit  

If you are seeking to enhance your own study experience, or earn academic credit from your Cambridge Summer Programme studies at your home institution, you can submit written work for assessment for one or more of your courses.  

Essay questions are set and assessed against the University of Cambridge standard by your Course Director, a list of essay questions can be found in the Course Materials. Essays are submitted two weeks after the end of each course, so those studying for multiple weeks need to plan their time accordingly. There is an evaluation fee of £75 per essay. 

For more information about writing essays see Evaluation and Academic Credit. 

Certificate of attendance 

A certificate of attendance will be sent to you electronically after the programme.