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Overview
Around 30 million people in Europe are living with a rare genetic disease (a disease that affects less than 1 in 2,000 people).This course offers an exploration of key questions around rare disease diagnostic research and issues today, as well as insights into patient experiences. Diagnosing Rare Diseases - from the Clinic to Research and back is offered at FutureLearn .
Learn about rare genetic disease diagnosis and testing
Over the last two decades, a lot of progress has been made in diagnosing rare genetic diseases.You will discover more about the progress made through diagnostic research, as well as the types of genetic tests available for rare diseases, and the impact of having a diagnosis – or lacking a diagnosis – on patients’ lives.
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What topics will you cover?- The diagnostic process and the types of genetic tests available for rare diseases
- The differences in rare genetic diseases patient pathways
- Technological advances for diagnostic research
- The role of collaborative studies and data sharing in rare diseases diagnosis
- The impact of having a diagnosis or lacking a diagnosis on patients’ lives
- The role and place of physiopathology approaches as well as social sciences research in the context of rare diseases diagnosis.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Medicine Operations Research View 39 other Short Courses in Medicine in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- This course is designed for individuals with a keen interest in diagnostic research and rare diseases. While primarily designed for medical students and PhD/post-doc students in biomedical sciences, it will also be of interest to Patients Advocacy Organisations’ representatives, Healthcare professionals or paramedics who want to further their knowledge of rare diseases diagnosis.
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International
134 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 134 USD for the full programme during 1 months. -
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134 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 134 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
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