Genomic Medicine: Harnessing the Power of the Human Genome
The University of Glasgow
  • Start Date: 17 Jan, 2022
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Using the latest genomics research, discover how genomic technologies are changing how we understand and treat medical conditions.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Explore cutting-edge genomics data analysis tools and technology


This course will advance your understanding of the rapidly growing use of genomics in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of clinical conditions.


Discover the practical application of genomics in medicine


As medical technology advances, new hugely powerful genomics technologies enable an individual’s full gene set – and even whole genome – to be analysed rapidly and simultaneously, with the aim of identifying pathogenic DNA variants.


On this course, you’ll develop your understanding of the structure, organisation, and function of the human genome, and learn how genetic variants can disturb this function and cause disease.


Learn how to make sense of genomic data


Alongside leading academics from the University of Glasgow, you’ll explore how genomic analysis enables scientists to extract medically important findings.


You’ll get to grips with genomic data analysis and build your skills in using sophisticated online databases and tools to analyse the latest human genomic datasets.


You’ll also learn common terminology used in global genomic analysis and explore how genomic technologies can be applied in guided therapy for specific medical conditions.


This course is designed for anyone interested in genomic medicine and the clinical impact of differences in our DNA.


The course will be particularly useful for healthcare professionals, patients, and carer groups.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

The University of Glasgow

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