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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Do you want to know about the fundamental aspects of biology? Then, Basics of Biology is an excellent course you can enrol in. The course is an online free certification with a duration of 12 weeks. Basics of Biology Certification Course, offered by Swayam, is an undergraduate-level course that will provide the learners with a thorough understanding of basic knowledge about biology. Further, it will explore human physiology and mechanisms of different kinds of diseases.

So far, 5594 students have enrolled in the Basics of Biology Certification that is administered by IIT Guwahati. The online programme on biology is led by By Prof. Vishal Trivedi who is a professor of Bioscience and Bioengineering at IIT Guwahati. The course is open for admission to the learners free of cost; but, if they need certification, they will have to appear for the exam after paying the exam fee.

The Highlights

Online programme
Undergraduate level
E-certificate
Offered by Swayam

Programme Offerings

Certificate of completion
Conceptual understanding

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Guwahati (IITG)

The online course on Biology is free to enrol. However, the learners will have to make the payment of the Basics of Biology Certification Fee to get certified.

Basics of Biology Fee Structure

Name of the Course	Fee Amount in INR
Basics of Biology	Rs. 1000 (Exam Fee)

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The learners of the Basics of Biology online course will be given the certificate of completion only if they secured 75% and 25 % score in the exam and assignments respectively.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

Basics of Biology Certification Syllabus will give the learners a detailed understanding of:

Basics of biology.
Different kinds of organisms in the universe.
Human physiology.
disease biology.
Various types of cells and their structure and functions.
Molecular Cell Biology.
Mechanism of different cellular processes.

Who it is for

BiochemistBioinformatics ScientistBiochemical EngineerBiotechnologist

Basics of Biology Classes can be pursued by the learners and professionals in the field of biosciences, biological sciences and bioengineering such as:

Admission Details

Join the Basics of Biology Training by following these steps:

Step 1- First, register and log in to the Swayam portal.

Step 2- Browse the official URL https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_bt17/preview

Step 3- Begin taking the online course.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

In order to get the certificate of Basics of Biology Certification by Swayam, the learners will have to appear for the proctored exam conducted by Swayam at any of the prescribed centres.

Instructors

IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Name the professor who is leading the Basics of Biology online course?

The online certification programme on biology is led by Prof. Vishal Trivedi.

2: Name the IIT that is offering the Basics of Biology online certification?

The online certification programme is offered by IIT Guwahati.

3: Are there any pre-requirements to join the course? Who is the intended audience?

There is no specific intended audience for the online programme. Any learner interested in learning biology can join the programme. However, it is recommended for those who are from the biosciences, biological sciences and bioengineering backgrounds.

4: Which level learners can join the online programme?

The course is designed for undergraduate-level learners.

5: What is the number of students enrolled in the online programme till now?

Till now, 5000+ have enrolled in the online free course on biology.