ACNS offers 2 interdisciplinary programs that provide expertise in nanomaterial and nanomaterials processing, bio-nanotechnology, nano-medical sciences & molecular medicine.
M Tech in Nanotechnology
The M Tech program leans strongly towards hands-on work and is not just a degree based on theory classes. Starting this year, 2010, the program will have a Medical stream and a Technology stream.
Students are trained in the Center’s nanotechnology labs and get an opportunity to participate in the Center's funded research projects grants. All M Tech students are expected to complete thesis work in nanosciences under guidance of the faculty.
The program also offers clinical exposure in one of the many operation theatres of the hospital to help students develop an understanding of the medical applications of nanotechnology. In short, this is a pioneering program that aims to develop an all-round scientist and technologist with interdisciplinary specialization in three areas -- nanotechnology, biotechnology and medical sciences. The first batch of students began in August 2007.
A separate teaching facility has classrooms, a library and faculty offices as well as two teaching labs, a microbiology lab, a cell culture lab, an animal lab and a computer lab. In addition, various labs at the ACNS Research Center are also available for students to carry out their project work.
MTech Molecular Medicine
Molecular medicine is the study of molecular and cellular phenomena in biological systems that enhances our understanding of human diseases and facilitates discovery research in disease prevention, diagnosis and therapy. The major objective of this program is to expose the students to basic and applied aspects of molecular medicine and train a new generation of young scientists for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in this area including molecular diagnostics.