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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

The viability of your research often depends on the quality of the biospecimen that you have managed to collect. Therefore, to ensure that you don’t lack the necessary skills in that department, edX has designed the Biospecimen Research Methods online program. This course strives to imbue you with essential skills that will allow you to identify, collect, and utilize biospecimens effectively.

You will be trained by esteemed biobanking professionals over the six weeks of the Biospecimen Research Methods course by edX. These professionals, who hail from the BC Cancer and the University of British Columbia will take you through biobanking essentials, and the best practices surrounding it.

The added benefit here is that the learnings will comply with standards set by the International Society of Biological Environmental Repositories standards (ISBER) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

What’s more, you can also negotiate with the course at your own pace, courtesy of the self-paced feature. If you need something to attest to the skills that you’ve acquired throughout the Biospecimen Research Methods training, you can pay the additional fee and get yourself the course completion certificate. If the learners opt out of free mode, they will have access to the course only for a limited duration.

The Highlights

Six-week long program
Free course
The University of British Columbia offers
Four-five hours of commitment required per week
Delivered in English
Self-led, scheduled course
Purchasable course completion certificate

Programme Offerings

free course
Purchasable certificate
Six weeks long
Four-Five hours required per week
English as a medium of instruction
advanced-level course
Biology & Life Sciences-centered
A University of British Columbia offering

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 8229	yes	The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

You can enroll in the Biospecimen Research Methods online certification program without paying a single penny
However, if you wish to showcase your skills, you can opt for the purchasable certificate, available for Rs. 8,229

Course	Fees
Biospecimen Research Methods	Free
Biospecimen Research Methods Certificate	Rs. 8,229

Eligibility Criteria

To get the most out of the Biospecimen Research Methods online training, it would be preferable to have previously completed an undergraduate course in immunology, biology, or biochemistry. You will surely benefit more if you have completed any graduate-level study in the field of laboratory medicine or pathology.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

By the end of edX’s Biospecimen Research Methods online training program, you will:

Develop the necessary knowledge to better process and collect human biospecimens to improve research credibility
Be able to plan a successful biospecimen-based research
Be able to manage and store biospecimen-related data properly
Understand the privacy and ethical nuances attached to biobanking
Gain actionable, hands-on techniques that will enable you to store and collect biospecimen data, manage it, and realize informed content

Admission Details

Step 1: If you’re looking to apply for the Biospecimen Research Methods certification training, the first step would be to visit the course webpage. You can use this link: https://www.edx.org/course/biospecimen-research-methods

Step 2: After landing, you can go through the essential course details regarding the curriculum, availability, fees, and outcomes. If you’re satisfied, you can proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Select the ‘Enroll’ option available on the top of the course page.

Step 4: You will be prompted to log in or create a new edX account. You can also register by using Google, Microsoft, Apple, or Facebook credentials.

Application Details

The course enrollment doesn’t require you to fill a designated application form. You can access the course material just by registering and enrolling through the course website.

The Syllabus

Instructors

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How long will the course go on for?

The duration of the online Biospecimen Research Methods program is Six weeks.

2: Which university designed this program?

The program is designed by edX in collaboration with the University of British Columbia.

3: What does instructor-led on a course schedule mean?

It means that a trained instructor will handle the course and that it won’t be available on edX throughout the year.

4: Who are the course instructors?

The course is led by Peter Watson, Lise Matzke, and Sheila O’Donoghue, all of whom are erudite professors from the BC Cancer and the University of British Columbia.

5: How much time do I need to commit every week?

To complete the course within the six-week duration, you need to spend at least four-five hours every week.