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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
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Course Overview

Cancer is one of the deadliest human diseases, and according to studies in the UK, most people will have Cancer once in their lifetime. Thus, it is crucial to understand the causes, detection and treatment of this disease. Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution Course by Future Learn aims to find the answers to some fundamental questions about human beings and their existence.

Furthermore, the candidates will get a chance to learn the biological basis and cause of Cancer as well as the treatment strategies. The course has been compiled to give a thorough understanding of Cancer and even includes the experiences of some patients and case studies to help students get an insight into their experience. Participants will also get a chance to conduct their own internet-based research into the new and exciting areas of the disease.

Besides, Future Learn’s Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution online course includes lessons by highly qualified instructors as well as guest lecturers. It has been curated by the University of Glasgow which is a part of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities.

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Programme Offerings

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Eligibility Criteria

The online programme in Cancer In The 21st Century: The Genomic Revolution does not have any set eligibility criteria, but candidates must have an interest or background in Biology.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

The online Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution Course by Future Learn has been designed to impart an understanding of the human disease and its various facets.

The course curriculum includes the following topics:

Demonstrating an understanding of the basics of cell biology and how it relates to cancer development
Identifying the current approaches used in identifying and treating the disease
Understanding the various factors and contributors to Cancer including genetic and environmental aspects
Discussing strategies that may be used in cancer treatment in the future and their implications on society
Gaining insights into the life and experiences of cancer patients to discuss critical issues

Who it is for

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The Cancer In The 21st Century: The Genomic Revolution online training programme has been mainly developed for these individuals:

Those who have some background in Biology and are interested in Cancer research
Students who wish to apply for MSc programmes in Cancer Sciences or Medical Genetics at the University of Glasgow are encouraged to enrol as well.
Healthcare professionals like nurses and medics who wish to learn more about the field.
Students who have completed the “Inside Cancer: How Genes Influence Cancer Development” course by the University of Bath

Admission Details

To join the Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution course, the candidate must follow the steps mentioned below:

To enrol in the course, visit the official Future Learn website at https://www.futurelearn.com/
Search for ‘Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution course’ in the search bar.
Visit the course page and click on the “Join for FREE” button under the course title.
Register on the website by entering the respective details.
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