Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
2-3 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
The data revolution in medicine is hauled by three prime innovations that the medical industry vouches for which are electronic medical records comprising the use of machine learning techniques to mine huge datasets of medical records, next-generation sequencing which effectuates the ability to sequence individual genomes at lower costs, and wearable devices incorporating crowdsourcing and social networks.
Backed by the educational experience of edX, the Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course trains learners to participate in the revolution by providing training on topics that are not generally taught in a medical school. The course has been formulated by a decade of intensive effort between clinicians from Sheba Medical Center and researchers from the computational biology program at Bar-Ilan University in Israel and is duly endorsed by the Israeli Ministry of Health and Medicine Association.
The syllabus deals with the study of different methods used to extract phenotypic and genotypic medical data, the use of machine learning and AI tools for medical database mining included in electronic medical records, analysis of biological molecules and proteins through bioinformatics computational tools, and a systematic insight into medical conditions and biological systems. During both the tracks, Verified and Audit the stduents get access to course material but in the case of Audit mode the access is for a limited period. In the case of the Verfiifed track, the candidates get access for an unlimited period.
The highlights
- Advanced-level programme
- Verified shareable certification
- Supported by IsraelX and Bar-Ilan University
- Free course offerings
- 12 weeks of training
- Instructor-led course
- 2 to 3 hours of weekly investment needed
- Certification by edX
Program offerings
- Instructor-led training
- Reading material
- Graded assignments
- Self-paced learning with time constraint.
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
Free
The required fee for the Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course has been discussed below-
- Learners can access and study the course without paying a fee. However, those willing to receive the verified certificate need to pay Rs. 4,998 as the certification fee.
- Applicants eligible for 90% on their financial assistance will have to pay the deducted fee.
Fee Details for Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course
Fee | Amount in Rs. |
Certification Fee | Rs. 4,998 |
certificate availability
Yes
certificate providing authority
IsraelX
certificate fees
₹4,998
Who it is for
Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course is mainly intended for the following audience-
- Individuals with a strong grasp over health sciences and biology.
- Digital health enthusiasts are willing to learn about the data revolution in the field of medicine.
- Physicians who have pursued their study in the concerned domain to ease the way they tackle their patients.
- Advanced medical students who want to gain information on the current topic outside their course curriculum.
Eligibility criteria
Education
Basic knowledge and terminology of health sciences gained as part of biological or medical studies is expected out of course participants if they wish to take up Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course.
Certification Qualifying Details
Learners willing to earn a certificate from Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course need to first purchase or upgrade to the verified course within the due deadline for the same (as specified on the course link) and receive the passing marks by completing assignments provided in the course before the end date.
What you will learn
Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course has a lot in store for clinicians and individuals passionate about data revolution both in terms of technical and conceptual learning. At the end of this course, participants will gain appreciable knowledge on-
- First-hand experience in a computational analysis in the practice sessions
- An opportunity to conduct one's basic research by utilising existing tools and not programming new ones
- The ability to provide better and more personalized medicine for patients
- New approaches to identify or design drugs optimised for specific patients and disease characteristics
- The scientific basis, concepts, and language needed to communicate effectively with bioinformaticians, statisticians and data scientists
- Comparing pairs of sequences and construction of phylogenetic trees
- Medical applications of next-generation sequencing
- Harnessing modern machine learning algorithms in EMRs.
- Interpretation of medical images through AI.Sufficient background to enable further studies, research, or training towards a career in this field
The syllabus
Week 1: The Data Revolution in Medicine
Week 2: Biological Sequence Analysis
Week 3: Biological Databases and How to Search Them
Week 4: Next Generation Sequencing
Week 5: Medical Machine Learning
Week 6: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Week 7: Systems Biology
Week 8: Human Genomic Variations
Week 9: Cancer as a Genomic Disease
Admission details
Registrations for Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course are currently being done via online mode through the course page. Learners can follow the given steps for enrollment-
Step 1: Sign up with edX or create an account by visiting the official programme URL https://www.edx.org/learn/biomedical-sciences/israelx-essentials-of-genomics-and-biomedical-informatics
Step 2: Since the course has ended, you will be able to access the archived course by selecting “View archived course.”
Step 3: You will be led to the course dashboard.
Step 4: Click on “Start Course” at the top of the webpage.
Scholarship Details
Needy students who wish to receive the certification but are unable to afford the fee can opt for financial assistance for Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course and get a discount of 90% on the fee. As a requirement for availing the aid, candidates should ensure if they have enrolled themselves as an audit learner. Thereafter, they can proceed with their financial assistance application.
The webpage for the application can be accessed from the course URL, where applicants need to select Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course from the dropdown menu. Non-appearance of the said course in the menu would imply non-availability of the course for financial aid. Further, applicants have to specify their annual household income range and submit three essays on the required questions of minimum 1250 characters for review.
Each applicant is expected to receive a trail mail from edX team in around 2-4 days if their application is approved or not. In the former case, applicants can find a coupon code for a 90% discount in the mail itself to be redeemed during checkout.
How it helps
Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course grants the opportunity to course takers to conduct their own basic research and gives them sufficient support to enable research, further studies, or training towards a career in this concerned field. Physicians and clinicians attain the ability to provide a more personalised and better medicine for their patients by incorporating the learnings from this course. Candidates get hands-on experience to perform basic computational tasks.
The main aim of this course ultimately turns out to help learners in communicating smoothly with bioinformaticians, understanding the different clinical and research problems that are amenable to a computational approach and to understand and read medical papers that deploy computational methods. Bringing the advantage of the technologies to clinics and in personalised medicine research with the use of cutting edge technology is another aspect the course focuses on.
At the end of the learning, learners will learn problem-solving through analysis of the techniques and the different problems such techniques can address. Partnering with Israel's health support system and top instructors to offer this high-quality online course, edX also issues verified certificates for participants to showcase their skills and knowledge for advancing in their academic or professional career.
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FAQs
Is it compulsory to have prior knowledge in programming?
Programming skills are not required.
Individuals from which countries cannot register for the course?
Learners belonging to one or more countries of Cuba, Iran, and the Crimea region of Ukraine cannot enrol for this course.
Does edX accept bank transfer as a payment method for this course?
No, payment is only accepted through credit and debit cards from American Express, Mastercard, Discover and Visa or PayPal.
Is there a demo session for this course?
There is no demo session specifically for this course, but edX does offer a general demo session to equip students with how to navigate on edX and begin their learning.
Are graded assignments only available to verified learners?
Yes. Since they contribute to the final grade which ultimately comes up on the certificate, only verified learners will get graded assignments in their course.
Does the video modules in Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course have transcripts?
Video modules in Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course have transcripts in three languages which can be checked on the course URL.
Can candidates alter the deadlines for their assignments?
Since the course has ended and has been archived, the suggested schedule cannot be altered to a later date. Learners will have to abide by the schedule.
Where can learners check their grades for individual assignments?
They can check their grades under the "Progress" tab. A graph on the progress tab will show the passing percentage and the obtained percentage.
What is the requirement to participate in the course discussions?
There are no requirements as such. All the course takers can participate in asking, answering and marking posts as correct in the forum for better engagement.
How many hours do learners need to spare each week for the course?
Learners need to invest at least 2-3 hours each week to finish the course on time and derive the best out of the course.
Is it compulsory to have prior knowledge in programming ?
Programming skills are not required.
Individuals from which countries cannot register for the course ?
Learners belonging to one or more countries of Cuba, Iran, and the Crimea region of Ukraine cannot enrol for this course.
Does edX accept bank transfer as a payment method for this course ?
No, payment is only accepted through credit and debit cards from American Express, Mastercard, Discover and Visa or PayPal.
Is there a demo session for this course ?
There is no demo session specifically for this course, but edX does offer a general demo session to equip students with how to navigate on edX and begin their learning.
Are graded assignments only available to verified learners ?
Yes. Since they contribute to the final grade which ultimately comes up on the certificate, only verified learners will get graded assignments in their course.
Does the video modules in Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course have transcripts ?
Video modules in Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course have transcripts in three languages which can be checked on the course URL.
Can candidates alter the deadlines for their assignments ?
Since the course has ended and has been archived, the suggested schedule cannot be altered to a later date. Learners will have to abide by the schedule.
Where can learners check their grades for individual assignments ?
They can check their grades under the "Progress" tab. A graph on the progress tab will show the passing percentage and the obtained percentage.
What is the requirement to participate in the course discussions ?
There are no requirements as such. All the course takers can participate in asking, answering and marking posts as correct in the forum for better engagement.
How many hours do learners need to spare each week for the course ?
Learners need to invest at least 2-3 hours each week to finish the course on time and derive the best out of the course.
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