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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The online course on Biophotonics by Swayam introduces the rudimentary concepts of photonics and biology along with the discipline of medicine. The Biophotonics certification syllabus for a period of twelve months will be covering the following topics- basics of biology, light-matter interactions, biophotonics, biosensors, light activate therapy and other topics related to the domain. For the course, students from a multi-discipline can join. Candidates from electronics, biological sciences, bioengineering, communication engineering, and others can apply for the Biophotonics online course and have their existing skills developed.

The course will be held over digital platforms. The applicants further can register for the course for free but for getting the certificate they can choose to apply for the exam. For the benefit of the participating candidates, the course type has been structured as an elective. Also, the online course is an AICTE approved FDP course. The program will thus help the students to learn about the basics of light-matter interactions.

The Highlights

Program conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Certificate by Swayam
Government recognized certificate
Course type- elective
AICTE approved FDP course
12 weeks course duration

Programme Offerings

online learning
Quiz
Lectures
videos
assignments
Case Studies
Self-assessment
test
Reading Material

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Kharagpur

The Biophotonics fee for registration is not required. It is having a free registration.
An amount of Rs.1000/- needs to be deposited by the students who want to apply for the exam and secure the certificate.

Biophotonics course fees

Particulars	Amount
Registration fee	Free
Examination fee	Rs.1,000/-

Eligibility Criteria

Education

For applying to the Biophotonics certification course the students need to have primary knowledge in the subject of optical physics.

Certification Qualification Details

For procuring the Biophotonics certification the applicants have to sit for the examination after enrolling for the exam- from the designated examination center. Candidates must score a 25% average in 8 out of 10 assignments. They should also achieve 75% marks in the 100 marks final term exam. Thus, for availing of the certificate, the student needs to have an assignment score of >=10/25 and an examination score of >=40/100.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

The students in the Biophotonics program will have their skills developed in the following-

The methods of using optical tweezers and traps will be taught to the students.
The use of lasers for biophotonics will also be discussed.
The fundamentals of light-matter interactions in molecules will also be elaborated on to the candidates.
The Biophotonics certification syllabus will include the basics of biology.
The process of bioimaging and its applications will be learned by the students.
The fundamentals of matter and light will also be covered by the registered applicants.
The uses of optical biosensors will further be made understood to the applicants
The candidates will be learning about light-activated therapy.
Students will have their skills increased in photodynamic therapy.
The topic of optogenetics will also be covered by the students.

Who it is for

The following applicants can apply for the Biophotonics training -

The students who want to study the application of lights in the professional sector can also apply for the program.
If the candidate wants a certificate from the government in biophotonics can apply for the program.
Medical practitioner, Final year PG/UG/Ph.D. scholar

Application Details

To get admission in the Biophotonics programme the interested students need to follow the steps-

Step 1: The mentioned programme URL has to be visited by the students- https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ge13/preview

Note- The programme is currently undergoing, hence the option for enrollment or registration is not available. For details, they can contact the management.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How much time will it take to complete the program?

The Biophotonics program will be organized for a period of twelve weeks.

2: What industries are supported by the program?

The following industries are supported by the course-

GE Healthcare, Bruker, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Procter & Gamble Company, Horiba Ltd., Thermo Fisher Scientific, IDEX Corporation, IPG Photonics Corporation, Koninklijke Philips NV, The Qiagen, Inc., Applied Materials

3: How much amount is required for applying for the course?

The Biophotonics fee for registration is free.

4: What are the requirements of the program?

For the Biophotonics training, the students need to have a laptop or desktop along with good internet connectivity.

5: Where are the course details provided?

The Biophotonics certification details are provided on the course website

6: Who is the instructor for the program?

The instructor for the program is a faculty member of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

7: What is the eligibility criteria of the program?

To apply for the Biophotonics online course the students need to have existing knowledge in the field of optical physics.

8: When will the application start?

The details about the application will be notified to all the registered candidates.