Overview
Key facts
This microcredential will cover the structure and variations in the human genomics, including fundamental principles of genetics and genomics. Students undertaking this module will review the architecture of the human genome and the functional units embedded in it. In addition this module will cover DNA sequence variation and how variation is structured across the genome explaining the principles of linkage disequilibrium and its extent in human populations (e.g. HapMap project). Students will also cover aspects of gene regulation and chromatin structure and understand the importance of genotype to phenotype correlation.
University of Birmingham's Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Structure and organisation of the human genome and genetic variation within it.
- Overview of DNA replication, transcription and translation.
- Overview of cell division (mitosis, meiosis) and recombination.
- Gene regulation: enhancers, promoters, transcription factors, silencers and the role of epigenetics.
- DNA sequence variation, type and frequency, for example, single nucleotide variants (SNVs), small insertions and deletions (indels), copy number variation (CNVs), rearrangements and tandem repeats.
- How variation arises and its extent in populations.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Genetics View 16 other Short Courses in Genetics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
To apply, students should have a good honours degree in a life sciences subject, although we will consider applicants with alternative qualifications and professional experience within the health service or other relevant background.
Tuition Fee
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International
1830 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1830 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1000 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.