Course Overview

This course offers students an introduction into what industrial
research is (Intellectual property, Patent, Quality procedures,
Biotechnology and Regional Economy, Public policy, Laws on ethics,
Biosecurity, Drug development Procedures for drug approval, Economical
aspects, etc) and about the kind and level of non scientific skills
they need to master to be competitive to find a job or to create new
jobs on their own (knowledge transfer and valorization,
entrepreneurship, innovation and university-business cooperation,
technology transfer).

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- Students should possess a Bachelor degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent
diploma in biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, medical
studies, pharmacy, cognitive sciences or psychology. - A proven
interest and solid basic knowledge in the field of Neuroscience must
be provided by students with a Bachelor degree in another subject
(chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science). - Language
prerequisites: fluency in English.

Grading Philosophy

>Grading is based on the following examinations:

- Final exam: written exam, MCQ: 90 min
- Final assessment takes place in November.

> One re-sit (oral examination) is allowed.

Course schedule

Content is reflected in module title: the different speakers will
describe the drug discovery processes performed in different European
pharmaceutical industries in the field of neurosciences.

Competences: 

- List ethical issues and regulations linked to animal and human
experimentation;  - Develop basic findings and find applications in
order to reach to clinical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological
targets in brain research.

Course type

Lectures from visiting professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

- Selection procedure: send application file with CV, all previous
transcripts and cover letter to the course coordinator - Selection
criteria: excellent grades and/or other study results, high
motivation, adequate prerequisites.



Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: Face-to-face teaching

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