Unit information: Biomaterials in 2010/11

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Unit name Biomaterials
Unit code CSSBM1016
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director Dr. Kelly
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Bristol Medical School (THS)
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

The aim of this unit is to introduce the student to the current and potential uses for biomaterial interfaces as they relate to the study of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Content will cover the principles of desirable biomaterials and the potential applications of these compounds in stem cell and regenerative medicine.