Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics, Certificate | University of Birmingham | Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics

5 days
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1830 GBP/full
1000 GBP/full
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About

The aim of this microcredential is to prepare students to understand the role of genetics in disease, how genomic information can be utilised to elucidate disease mechanism and biology, and its role in personalised medicine. University of Birmingham offers the Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics programme. 

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

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic 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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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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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/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1830 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
  • National

    1000 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1000 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month
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