Master 2 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences”, BDM (Biomaterials and medical devices: from conception to placing on the market) course

M2 SM BDM
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Education

General objectives

The objectives of this course are to acquire knowledge on the scientific, clinical, regulatory and industrial aspects that cover the fields of medical devices and biomaterials.

 

At the end of their training, graduates are able to

 

  • Design new medical devices, ensure their compliance with current regulations and promote responsible scientific communication.
  • Design R & D programs in the field of biomaterials, enabling in vivo proof of concept
  • Implement current regulations (quality assurance and control, marketing authorization,…),
  • Contribute to patent portfolio creation or development
  • Team working

 

The M2 BDM includes a theoretical course completed by case studies, a ride-along and a 6-month internship in a company or an academic research laboratory. 10% of the teaching are made in a distant manner. It includes the following modules:

 

Core modules

  • Quality Assurance and Management
  • Biostatistics

 

Course specific modules

  • Design and Formulation
  • Chemical, structural and textural characteristics
  • Biocompatibility, animal modeling and surgical indications
  • Regulations for medical devices, in vitro diagnotics, biocide, protective objects
  • The place of medical devices in therapeutics
  • Sterilization of medical devices
  • English and scientific communication
  • Medical devices economic environment
  • Participation in a company life
  • Supervised project

 

Internship

 

More information on this master’s program:

http://www.univ-nantes.fr/medias/fichier/fiches-infos-bdm_1491228161302-pdf

 

Objectives related to Bioregate topics

Yes

Students future

Managers in biotech / medtech companies in charge of:

 

  • Design, R & D projects
  • Registration & Regulatory Affairs
  • Quality assurance

 

Graduated students can also pursue with doctoral studies.

This list is not exhaustive.