Drugs & Pharmaceutical Engineering

UMass Amherst
Graduate
This course covers the principles and technologies of modern drug delivery, focusing on how biomedical engineering helps develop safer and more effective therapies. Students will explore physiological barriers to drug transport, design of carrier systems, controlled release mechanisms, and strategies for clinical translation. The aim is to establish a solid foundation connecting fundamental biology, engineering design, and therapeutic applications.
Biomedical Engineering
Subject Code
BMED-ENG
Course Number
590STE
Section
1
Credits
3
Instructor Name
Hemalatha Kanniyappan
Instructor Email
hkanniyappan@umass.edu

Prerequisite

 

Schedule & Modality

 MWF from 12:20pm to 1:10pm
In Person