Causes of Human Disease - Exploring Cancer and Genetic Disease, Certificate | Part time online | FutureLearn | United Kingdom
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Explore how the unravelling of genetic code has led to a deeper understanding of genetic diseases and cancer with Causes of Human Disease - Exploring Cancer and Genetic Disease at University of Leeds by FutureLearn.

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Overview

It’s widely known that some diseases run in families. The discovery of the structure of DNA and the unravelling of the genetic code has led to a deeper understanding of such diseases. We now know more about the genetic basis of cancer and how cancer cells are formed and reproduce.

Key facts:

On  Causes of Human Disease - Exploring Cancer and Genetic Disease at University of Leeds by FutureLearn  you’ll explore the structure of DNA, its processes and learn how genetic disease results from DNA alterations. You’ll look closely at the nature of these changes, causes and risk factors – this is vital in the case of cancer, as prevention has proved to be an effective way of managing this disease.

Programme Structure

Topics:

  • What is the structure and function of genes?

  • What happens when genes malfunction

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 14 days
    • 4 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in the science behind causes of human disease. No previous knowledge or experience is required. If you are working in nursing, healthcare or social care, or just wish to learn more, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.

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    109 USD/full
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    Based on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
  • National

    109 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 109 USD for the full programme during 14 days.

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