Biophotonics
Learn about the light based technologies and its uses in the course Biophotonics by Swayam.
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The online course on Biophotonics by Swayam introduces the rudimentary concepts of photonics and biology along with the discipline of medicine. The Biophotonics certification syllabus for a period of twelve months will be covering the following topics- basics of biology, light-matter interactions, biophotonics, biosensors, light activate therapy and other topics related to the domain. For the course, students from a multi-discipline can join. Candidates from electronics, biological sciences, bioengineering, communication engineering, and others can apply for the Biophotonics online course and have their existing skills developed.
The course will be held over digital platforms. The applicants further can register for the course for free but for getting the certificate they can choose to apply for the exam. For the benefit of the participating candidates, the course type has been structured as an elective. The program will thus help the students to learn about the basics of light-matter interactions.
The Highlights
- Program conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Certificate by Swayam
- Government recognized certificate
- Course type- elective
- 12 weeks course duration
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 25 Apr, 2026
Programme Offerings
- online learning
- Quiz
- Lectures
- videos
- assignments
- Case Studies
- Self-assessment
- test
- Reading Material.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kharagpur |
- The Biophotonics fee for registration is not required. It is having a free registration.
- An amount of Rs.1000/- needs to be deposited by the students who want to apply for the exam and secure the certificate.
Biophotonics course fees -
Particulars | Amount |
Registration fee | Free |
Examination fee | Rs. 1,000/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Education
For applying to the Biophotonics certification course the students need to have primary knowledge in the subject of optical physics.
Certification Qualification Details
For procuring the Biophotonics certification the applicants have to sit for the examination after enrolling for the exam- from the designated examination center. Candidates must score a 25% average in 8 out of 10 assignments. They should also achieve 75% marks in the 100 marks final term exam. Thus, for availing of the certificate, the student needs to have an assignment score of >=10/25 and an examination score of >=40/100.
What you will learn
The students in the Biophotonics program will have their skills developed in the following-
- The methods of using optical tweezers and traps will be taught to the students.
- The use of lasers for biophotonics will also be discussed.
- The fundamentals of light-matter interactions in molecules will also be elaborated on to the candidates.
- The Biophotonics certification syllabus will include the basics of biology.
- The process of bioimaging and its applications will be learned by the students.
- The fundamentals of matter and light will also be covered by the registered applicants.
- The uses of optical biosensors will further be made understood to the applicants
- The candidates will be learning about light-activated therapy.
- Students will have their skills increased in photodynamic therapy.
- The topic of optogenetics will also be covered by the students.
Who it is for
The following applicants can apply for the Biophotonics training -
- The students who want to study the application of lights in the professional sector can also apply for the program.
- If the candidate wants a certificate from the government in biophotonics can apply for the program.
- Medical practitioner, Final year PG/UG/Ph.D. scholar.
Application Details
To get admission in the Biophotonics programme the interested students need to follow the steps-
Step 1: The mentioned programme URL has to be visited by the students- https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ge05/preview
Note- The programme is currently undergoing, hence the option for enrollment or registration is not available. For details, they can contact the management.
The Syllabus
Instructors
IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Biophotonics program will be organized for a period of twelve weeks.
The Biophotonics fee for registration is free.
For the Biophotonics training, the students need to have a laptop or desktop along with good internet connectivity.
The Biophotonics certification details are provided on the course website.
The instructor for the program is a faculty member of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
To apply for the Biophotonics online course the students need to have existing knowledge in the field of optical physics.
The details about the application will be notified to all the registered candidates.
No, for the Biophotonics training there is no scholarship available.
The program will be organized by the institute of Swayam.