Are you curious to see what happens at the smallest scale of biology? Do you love mathematics, physics and biology but can’t figure out which is your favourite? Then Nanobiology might be something for you! Nanobiology is the study of the complexity of living systems at the smallest scale, a joint programme offered by TU Delft and Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam.
Nanobiology studies the interaction of physics and biology and how these two fields are integrated in the study of fundamental medical research. It is a technical study that uses the languages and techniques of mathematics, physics and biology to understand what is happening inside a cell.
During the bachelor you will get a broad understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. You will study cell processes and learn how to model the behaviour of molecules. You will learn how to work with advanced microscopes and how to code and program in order to do in-depth analysis and research. Nanobiologists use these skills to study and understand diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and infectious diseases.
The Nanobiology programme is a joint degree programme offered by TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus MC). The schedule of Nanobiology is such that you will have classes on each campus every week, but only one campus per day. You will have full access to the facilities and resources of both universities.
TU Delft is the organizational center, so register in Studielink for TU Delft. This is also where you will register for exams, see your grades and pay your tuition. TU Delft will register you at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
At Nanobiology, I think we have the right balance of common courses and more fascinating ones
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Amedeo Sandrucci,
1st year bachelor student
What do you think of the Nanobiology programme?
In Nanobiology, I met plenty of people, both students and teachers, who helped me step outside of my comfort zone and discover new abilities in myself.
What did you do after your Bachelor's degree in Nanobiology?
After graduating, I worked as a Technical Service Engineer at LUMICKS, a scale-up that develops novel, cutting-edge high-tech equipment. This role required a deep, thorough understanding of the optics and electronics of complex machines as well as a fundamental grasp of the biological questions and assays customers were working on
