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46455-01 - Internship: Laboratory Methods in Drug Sciences (8 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Karin Brecht Brüngger (karin.brecht@unibas.ch)
Andreas Maximilian Dietl (andreas.dietl@unibas.ch) Carsten Gründemann (carsten.gruendemann@unibas.ch, Assessor) Dino Lüthi (dino.luethi@unibas.ch) Henriette Meyer zu Schwabedissen (h.meyerzuschwabedissen@unibas.ch) Olivier Potterat (olivier.potterat@unibas.ch) Deborah Rudin (deborah.rudin@unibas.ch) Marta Anna Rysz (marta.rysz@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Biological and Chemical safety instructions. Introduction in Pharmaceutical biology and practical part I. Lecture: HPLC theory and Practice Lecture: Structure elucidation Lecture: Methods of Protein Quantification Lecture: Metabolism and Analytics Lecture: Cell culture - an introduction Lecture: Cell Imaging Lecture: Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis - an Introduction Lecture : PCR - an Introduction and Exercise -> please refer to ADAM to get the detailed course schedule. |
| Learning objectives | Know the basics in natural product isolation and quantitative analysis of metabolites in plants. Know the basic techniques in structure elucidation of small molecules. Know the basics in protein quantification and acquire the ability to determine protein amount and expression levels. Know the basic methods to analyze drug metabolism and be able to detect metabolites. Know the basics in cell culture techniques. Acquire the ability to visualize the cell organelles and assess cell viability. Acquire the ability to perform polymerase chain reaction for genotyping. |
| Bibliography | Script will be available on the first day of the practical training. |
| Comments | There is a fee of CHF 300 for each participant. Please be sure to bring your lab coat and safety goggles. Otherwhise you are required to rent the equipment for a fee of CHF 20.-. Film and sound recordings during the course are strictly forbidden (recorders may be confiscated). |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | Completed Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences and registration in the Master's programme of Drug Sciences (no exceptions apply). Complete attendance at lectures is mandatory. Presence control. |
| Course application | Course registration is considered a binding and billable commitment to participation. In case of non-appearance without cancellation, you will be billed. The payment of the intership fee is required to get the credit points. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| täglich | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 27.04.2026 | 13.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Tuesday 28.04.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Wednesday 29.04.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Thursday 30.04.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Wednesday 06.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Thursday 07.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Friday 08.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Thursday 14.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Auffahrt |
| Friday 15.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Auffahrt |
| Monday 18.05.2026 | 13.15-16.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Tuesday 19.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Hörsaal 2 |
| Wednesday 20.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Thursday 21.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Friday 22.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Wednesday 27.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Thursday 28.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Friday 29.05.2026 | 08.15-17.00 | Pharmazentrum, Praktikumsraum 0094 |
| Wednesday 03.06.2026 | 09.30-10.30 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Wednesday 10.06.2026 | 09.30-10.30 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Modules |
Module: Practical Training (Master's Studies: Drug Sciences) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Please refer to the list at https://pharma.unibas.ch/en/education/assessments-and-credit-points/continuous-assessments/ Attendance at the introductory lectures and all laboratory days is mandatory (presence control). A maximum of 1 day of absence with a doctors medical certificate could be excused. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften |