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Overview
Bacteria display two life forms during growth and proliferation. In one form the bacteria appear as single, free-floating cells (planktonic), in the other form bacteria are organized in aggregates. The latter form is commonly referred to as the biofilm mode of growth.
These two life forms have serious implications for bacterial infections in humans. Acute infections involve planktonic bacteria and are most often treatable. Chronic infections are most likely caused by bacterial biofilms and are nearly impossible to treat with antibiotics and other disinfectants.
Why study bacterial biofilms and chronic infections?
The Bacterial Biofilms and Their Role in Chronic Infections course at the University of Copenhagen can be followed by both Master's degree and PhD students, as well as professionals that live up to the admission criteria.
The participants will learn to describe and explain the basis for biofilms in chronic infections and to recognize relevant biofilm model system and interpret results thereof.
Programme Structure
The participants will learn how to:
- recognize, and distinguish biofilms from planktonic bacteria both in nature and in medical related situations
- illustrate and examine health care problems caused by infections involving bacterial biofilms
- explain and analyze the consequences of biofilms in chronic infections
- recognize and design relevant biofilm model system and interpret their results
- design and develop their own biofilm model including strategies for future research
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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- PhD students: August 1
Language
English
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IELTS 6
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Credits
5 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Disciplines
Biomedical Science Public Health MicrobiologyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution.
- An applicant must submit certified copies of the degree certificates/diplomas and transcript of records. If the document is not in English, it must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- At least two years of relevant work experience. This may be a paid or unpaid employment (regular employment, internship, volunteer work, practicum, job placement, etc).
- Examples of applicants with educational backgrounds fulfilling the admission criteria are medical doctors, scientist or engineers with a biotechnology and or a microbiology background. Working experience is considered relevant if applicants work have been related to bacteria.
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