Free Online Course on Human Molecular Genetics from SWAYAM

The human body has so many mysteries and we have only figured out a few. The parts that we see can be broken down into smaller molecules, which when studied reveal so much more than simple sensing and other abilities that we have. Human Molecular Genetics focuses on the study of genes and other variations that are genetic in nature. It comes under the field of biology but has strong links with the information systems.

There are many young minds who need a platform to develop skills and know more about such an area. With the fee for education in areas like this increasing every day, these students may fall out when it comes to getting the chance.

Fret not!

There is a unique course that is built juts for you if you have a liking to study the genes of the Homo sapiens and to unveil the many mysteries that it carries. This is the online course on Human Molecular Genetics that is provided as a free course on SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active - Learning for Young Aspiring Minds)

What is SWAYAM?

Study Webs of Active - Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) is the programe initiated by the ministry of Human Resource Department of the Government of India that aims to provide free online education to the students of India. Premier institutions of the country are providing courses on the portal.

The Human Molecular Genetics course is created by S Ganesh from IIT Madras and will be conducted in English. 150 students have applied till now for the course and come sunder the Engineering category.

Who should take the Human Molecular Genetics Course?

The course is an introductory one, structured to adhere to the needs of undergraduate or postgraduate students who have a keen interest in biomedical research, genetic counselling, medicine and clinical genetics.

The course will be introducing the students to an advanced understanding of the vital role that the human genome plays when it comes to health and disease.

Interested students who would like to pursue research in human molecular genetics and dream of having a career in genetic counseling and DNA diagnostics, medical students and practicing clinicians who want to understand the principle and complexities of the human genetics and scientists who work in the public health care sector, counseling centres and laboratories can take up this course.

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Requirements for Human Molecular Genetics Course

The interested candidates must have a class 12 understanding on the subject of Genetics.

When will the course start and end?

The Human Molecular Genetics course will start on July 30, 2017 and end on October 6, 2017. So do not wait much and apply as soon as possible!

What will you be learning?

The course will help you understand the main concepts revolving around the inheritance of the human traits, pedigree analysis and chromosome organization. Molecular biology skills and tools that are used for the understanding of the gene structure, genome and mutations, gene mapping and cloning strategies will be covered as well,

How to Apply for Human Molecular Genetics Course?

• Visit the official website of SWAYAM - swayam.gov.in
• You will have to register as a new user
• If you are a registered user then you can click on login
• Go to the link that reads 'Undergraduate Courses'
• Look for the icon and link that reads 'Human Molecular Genetics'
• Once you go through the details click for 'Enroll Now'
• You will be automatically enrolled.
• Further details will be provided on the screen.

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