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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Genome plays a major role in people, families and all mankind. The ‘Why Biology matters: the genome and you’ certification course aims to provide the foundation for a thorough biological understanding of human beings, for answering questions that can be countered by biology. It primarily focuses on increasing your knowledge of the genome, and about genetic inheritance. This course also gives an overview of the transmission of traits from one generation to the next.

By exploring genomes, it will be possible to learn the type of information the genome provides. It will also give an insight into the social and philosophical implications of genomes on human affairs, in the future. We are, after all, rooted in our biology, our DNA.

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, one of the best universities in Europe has developed this course. UPF is an international, public research-intensive university.

The Highlights

Healthcare and medicine course
Completely online
Self-paced learning
Free trial available
The course can be upgraded for extra benefits
Designed by UPF (Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona)
Weekly 2 hours of study
Duration of course: 5 weeks

Programme Offerings

Free Trial
online teaching

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1740	yes	Futurelearn

The Why Biology Matters: the Genome and You certification fees depend on the plan that is chosen while applying:

Course

Fee

Why Biology Matters: the genome and you

₹0 (Free)

₹770 (Upgrade)

₹1,740 (Unlimited)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Why Biology Matters: the Genome and You training does not have any specific eligibility criteria. But, it is recommended to enrol for the Why Biology Matters: Basic Concepts course, before enrolling for this course. Graduates, specialists in business management, students, job seekers, undergraduates, marketing managers, software engineers, social media management and IT professionals can also register for this online course.

Work Experience
It is not required to have any previous work experience in the field of genetics, to enrol for this course.

Education
Prior to registering for this course, it is suggested to register and complete the ‘Why Biology Matters: Basic Concepts’ course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of genetics

Why Biology Matters: the Genome and You certification is expected to create the following outcomes:

Cultivate a basic understanding of the human genome
Gain a biological understanding of human beings
Discover how genetic inheritance works
Learn how it causes implications in human society

Who it is for

GeneticistMolecular Biologist

The Why Biology Matters: The Genome and You certification syllabus is suitable for those in the field of genetics. It can also be of interest to anyone who has a desire to study human biology and the human genome. The following groups of people may find this course fitting:

Anyone who is seeking to improve their understanding of the genome
Professionals in genetics, history, sociology, human evolution and science

Admission Details

The course can be registered for, online. The steps mentioned below have to be followed to apply for the Why Biology Matters the Genome and You certification course by FutureLearn:

Step 1: The Future Learn website gives details about the Why Biology Matters: the genome and your course on its website.

Step 2: By noting the ‘When would you like to start?’ component, we can know if the course can be started straight away. If the course is not available for registration yet, it will display the next available date.

Step 3: You can make use of your Facebook or Google accounts to complete the registration process. Another option is to form a new account on the Future Learn website. This is done by recording your details in the form.

Step 4: After registering by following these steps, the course can be commenced at your own pace.

The Syllabus

UPF Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does Future Learn give a certificate on completion of the course?

A certificate is provided only in the ‘Upgrade’ and ‘Unlimited’ plans. The free trial plan does not provide one.

2: How many plans are available? What is the tariff?

Three plans are offered by Future Learn: free, upgrade and unlimited. Registering for the free trial of the course grants access to the content for 6 weeks. Upgrade plan grants access until the content is available on the website. This plan also makes you eligible to receive a digital certificate of achievement upon completion. The Unlimited plan grants access to all other short courses available on the Future Learn website.

3: Is an entrance exam part of the eligibility criteria to enrol for this course?

Currently, no. There is no such requirement.

4: Is the training available online?

Yes, the course content is fully accessible online, including the trial plan.