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Essential Biology for Precision Healthcare and Medicine
Programme Code: SOM-EBPHM
Mode of Delivery
Online (Live)
Duration
16 hours
Date / Time
- 12/04/2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- 19/04/2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- 26/04/2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- 03/05/2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration will open on 14 Mar and close on 04 Apr. | To note: Due to limited training places granted by SSG, only 3 course placements will be allocated to Singaporean/PR learners.
Programme Highlights
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
a. Understand the biochemical structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, and their roles in cellular processes.
b. Describe the mechanisms of cell division, including mitosis and meiosis, and understand the significance of recombination in genetic diversity.
c. Explain the processes of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication, transcription, and translation, and how they contribute to protein synthesis.
d. Analyze the regulation of gene expression at the epigenetic and transcriptional levels, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and the role of non-coding ribonucleic acids (RNA), such as microRNA (miRNA), long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), and circular RNA (circRNA).
e. Master the fundamental techniques in genetic engineering, including gene cloning and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and apply these techniques to amplify and quantify DNA and RNA.
f. Utilize quantitative techniques such as real-time PCR and reverse-transcription PCR to assess specific genetic regions and transcripts for research and diagnostic purposes.
Benefits of Attending
Precision Medicine is a cutting-edge approach to healthcare that customizes treatment and prevention strategies based on the unique characteristics of each patient. Unlike the conventional ‘one-size-fits-all’ model, Precision Medicine considers individual genetic profiles, environmental, and lifestyle factors that contribute to health and disease.
This module is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and foundational skills in molecular biology and genetics, preparing them for advanced studies (Master of Science) in Precision Health & Medicine. Students will gain an understanding of critical biomolecules leveraged in Precision Medicine, explore foundational genetic principles, and develop proficiency in basic molecular biology tools pivotal to the field.
Who Should Attend
Clinicians, healthcare professionals and administrators, biomedical researchers, data scientists, professionals and students aspiring to enter precision medicine.
Trainer Profile
Dr Xavier Chee Wezen, Lecturer in Precision Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
View MoreCourse Agenda
Module 1: Key biomolecules in precision medicine
Module 2: Foundational genetic principles in precision medicine
Module 3: Basic molecular biology tools pivotal in precision medicine
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or be in the final stages of completing one. Candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis, pending approval from the school.
Assessment: Online Test
Awards and Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon passing all assessment components and completing the course.
Course Fee
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$2,100
$2,100
$2,100
$2,100
$2,100
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$1,470
$1,470
$1,470
$1,470
Nett Course Fee
$2,100
$630
$630
$630
$630
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$189
$56.70
$56.70
$56.70
$56.70
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$2,289
$686.70
$686.70
$686.70
$686.70
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$420
–
$420
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$2,289
$686.70
$266.70
$686.70
$266.70
1) All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion. Learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
Registration will open on 14 Mar and close on 04 Apr.
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