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Overview
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.
Key facts
- 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.
- 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.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explore how some diseases are caused by problems with our genes.
- Identify what genes are and the role they can play in human disease.
- Explain the basis of inherited disease and cancer.
- Describe what cancer is.
- Summarise the main risk factors for cancer.
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Topics include:
- The chemical structure of DNA, genes and chromosomes.
- The importance of DNA in understanding the causes of genetic diseases.
- DNA replication and cell reproduction.
- The role of genes and proteins in controlling the activities of the cell and the cell cycle.
- How genes and chromosomes can be permanently altered when mistakes happen during DNA replication.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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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International
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National
49 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
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