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Executive Certificate in Human Genomics in Precision Medicine
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Duration
13 weeks
Date / Time
- 16/01/2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, 16/04/2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Course period: 16 January 2024 – 16 April 2024. Classes will be held every Tuesday, 11am - 1pm and 4pm - 6pm.
Programme Highlights
Organised by the Department of Biochemistry, the Executive Certificate in Human Genomics in Precision Medicine aim to provide learners with a strong foundation of the role genetics / genomics in the entire pathway of Precision Medicine and the modern genomic tools used in Precision Medicine.
It includes the:
1. Understanding of the genetic/genomic basis of Diseases (inherited, complex, infectious)
2. Employing state-of-the-art Omics and Analytic tools to:
- Identify Disease causing genes/ biomarkers.
- Diagnose / Prognose Disease
3. Developing genetic / genomic strategies to:
- Prevent / mitigate severity of disease.
- Treat disease
Who Should Attend
Individuals who are currently working in healthcare, research or diagnostic lab, biotechnology, pharmacology, academic medicine or education fields.
Course Structure
- To attain an ‘Executive Certificate in Human Genomics in Precision Medicine’, participants will have to sign up for the ‘PHM5001: Human Genomics in Precision Medicine’ individual academic course in the NUS Online Application portal.
Application period for Semester 2 (AY23/24): 28 Sep 2023 – 5 Nov 2023.- Registration for this course has been extended to 23 Nov 2023. To register and gain access to the NUS Online Application portal, please contact mscphm@nus.edu.sg.
- The Executive Certificate in Human Genomics in Precision Medicine is one of two executive certificates that stacks towards a Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Precision Medicine.
Upcoming Dates
Academic Course
16 January 2024 – 16 April 2024
(Hybrid)
Classes will be held every Tuesday, 11am – 1pm and 4pm – 6pm.
Click here to view the class timetable*.
*no class on 26 Feb 2024
PHM5001: Human Genomics in Precision Medicine
Benefits of Attending
Learners should be able to:
- Know how genetics/genomics play roles in different types of diseases including Inherited, Complex and Infectious Diseases
- Learn how modern Omics and Analytic tools can be employed to identify disease biomarkers, predict, diagnose and prognose disease
- Learn how genetic / genomic strategies can be developed to prevent / mitigate severity / treat disease
- Teach how Omics / Analytic tools or genetic/genomic strategies can be employed to identify, predict, diagnose, prognose, prevent, mitigate or treat disease
Trainer Profile
Course Agenda
1. Introduction to Precision Medicine (PM)
• Overview of precision medicine in population health
2. Genetic / Genomic Basis of Diseases
• Inherited
• Complex
• Infectious
3. Introduction to high throughput genomic PM OMIC tools
4. Disease Genes Identification through Association Analyses with PM OMICs
• Variant Curation
5. Disease Susceptibility / Prognosis Prediction based on genetic/genomic signatures with PM OMICs through Machine Learning
6. Introduction to genetic/genomic Disease Diagnosis
7. Introduction to modern genetic PM tools to prevent/mitigate severity of disease – Genetic Vaccines
8. Introduction to modern genetic PM tools to treat disease – Molecular and Gene Therapy
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Prerequisites:
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and may be required to show relevant work experience. Applicants with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case by case basis, subject to approval by the school.
Assessment:
- Project work
Awards and Certification
Learners who complete the PHM5001 academic course will receive a Certificate of Completion and an Executive Certificate in Human Genomics in Precision Medicine.
The PHM5001 academic course leads to the following certificates:
- Executive Certificate in Human Genomics in Precision Medicine
- Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Precision Medicine
Course Fee
- $5,400 (excludes GST)
Application Deadline
Registration for this course (Sem 2 AY2023/2024 intake) has been extended to 23 Nov 2023. To register and gain access to the NUS Online Application portal, please contact mscphm@nus.edu.sg.
Submit an Application
Interested learners must self-enrol for the PHM5001 academic course individually via the Online Application Portal (OAP).
Download a copy of the academic course registration guide here.
Points to note
- Course submission closes on 5 Nov 2023 (Sunday) 23:59HR (strictly no extension will be given). No payment is collected now, as the courses are ongoing registration.
- As part of the submission requirement for academic courses, please prepare to upload your NRIC (front and back) / transcript / Certification during the application.
- All applicants will be notified of the application outcome (offered/rejected) ~ 4 weeks after registration closing. You will need to accept/reject the module offering by then & the school’s administrative & finance team will contact all applicants to proceed with administration & corp billing/payment application in stages.
- Courses are not offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. A committee will review all applications base on the eligibility criteria.
- Student Services Fee of $25.46 is payable for the semester after enrolling in the course.
For enquiries regarding the course, contact nusmedcet@nus.edu.sg .
If you encounter difficulty proceeding with the course registration, please contact the NUS central admin team at lifelonglearning@nus.edu.sg for assistance.
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