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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course has been structured by edX and Harvard University to give the learners an insight into the science, technology, and policies required for the eradication and elimination of malaria.
MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe certification course will teach the participants the technological and scientific underpinnings of malaria, the dynamics of malaria transmission, the historical, social, political, and economic contexts in that control, eradication, and elimination efforts can be taken. Participants will develop their skills and gain ample knowledge through supplemental interviews and foundational lectures. They will be trained to analyse real-world data and its efficient use for problem-solving.
It will help them focus on developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to contribute to malaria eradication initiatives at national and local levels. Learners interested in developing leadership skills and technical expertise required for working in global health and malaria programs worldwide should take this MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe online course. The candidates will get free audit period access but only for a specified period. The time limit becomes unlimited when the candidates select the verified track. In the case of both tracks, the candidates will get to learn the course in a self-paced mode.
The Highlights
- Online learning mode
- 11 weeks course
- 3-5 hours of learning weekly
- Course instructors from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Intermediate course
- Course certification by edX and HarvardX
- Free audit period for a specified time
- Video transcripts
- Shareable certificate
Programme Offerings
- Interviews
- Video transcripts
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Harvard University, Cambridge |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Candidates interested in registering for this course should have studied undergraduate-level biology and quantitative methods.
Certification Qualifying Details
In order to be eligible for a course certificate for the MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course participants have to meet the certification fee criteria and secure a passing percentage of 70% during the course and should have upgraded themselves to verified track by paying the specified amount.
What you will learn
As the MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course comes to an end; participants will have knowledge in the given areas:
- Participants will learn the biology of the malaria parasite and the mosquito vector.
- Challenges faced for eradicating malaria in complex ecosystems will be understood by the participants.
- They will understand the scientific and technological approaches that can be taken for malaria elimination and control.
- Participants will acknowledge the historical, social, political and economic contexts of malaria elimination, control and eradication efforts
- They will understand how health systems effectively respond to malaria.
- Parasite control will be developed by the participants.
- Participants will grasp the malaria transmission cycle and how it can be stopped.
- Political realms of the malaria control and eradication policy will become familiar to the participants.
Who it is for
This course shall be suitable for :
- Candidates who wish to develop leadership skills and technical expertise required for working in health and malaria programs worldwide.
Application Details
Enrol for the MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course by referring to the given steps:
Step 1: Through the URL candidates can visit the course website - https://www.edx.org/learn/disease/harvard-university-malariax-defeating-malaria-from-the-genes-to-the-globe
Step 2: Use the enrol option made available on the web page.
Step 3: Register with edX to proceed further with enrolment.
Step 4: Select between the audit track and verified track of the course.
Step 5: For verified track candidates will have to pay the fees for learning and for audit track access will be given free of cost.