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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 Understanding Cancer Metastasis certification course is part of a three-part specialisation, the Cancer Biology Specialisation, offered by John Hopkins University. The specialisation provides in-depth knowledge of the biology of cancer, including insight provided by experts at the university about the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Understanding Cancer Metastasis certification by Coursera specifically deals with metastasis or the spread of cancer and the major theories involved in the study of metastasis. It also dives into the details regarding the major organs targeted by metastasis, and how metastasis affects or may potentially affect the patient. The course is delivered online, with about 5 hours of study material consisting of video lessons and practice exercises.
The Highlights
- Online Course
- Suitable for Beginners
- 5 Hours Long Course
- Shareable Certificate
- Offered by John Hopkins University
Programme Offerings
- Reading Material
- Video Lessons
- Subtitles Availability
- Flexible Time Schedule
- Coursera Labs
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Introduction to the Understanding Cancer Metastasis certification fees depends on the duration of the course that the learner chooses. The duration varies between one month and six months. Likewise, the fee varies between Rs. 4,091 and Rs. 12,274. A refund policy for 14 days and the EMI payment option are also available. Users can audit the class before making the payment.
Fee Structure
Course Duration | Fee |
1 month (3 hours/week) | Rs. 4,091 |
3 months (1 hour/week) | Rs. 8,182 |
6 months (1 hour/week) | Rs. 12,274 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To get the certificate in Understanding Cancer Metastasis, the learner must complete the course by getting a passing grade in all the graded practice exercises.
What you will learn
After completing the Understanding Cancer Metastasis certification syllabus, the learner will have knowledge about the following:
- Major theories of metastasis, the biology involved in the development of metastasis, and the major organs targeted by it
- The formation of tumours, the growth of cancer and the role that the human body plays in it
- Morbidity and survivability factors associated with the development of cancer
Who it is for
The Understanding Cancer Metastasis certification course is suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the field of cancer treatment and research, genetics, biochemistry and biomedicine. Following are the career options after taking this course:
- Doctor
- Researcher
- Research Scientist
- Biochemist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Geneticist
Admission Details
To enrol for the Understanding Cancer Metastasis training, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1. Sign up to the official website of Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/.
Step 2. From the official webpage of the course (https://www.coursera.org/learn/cancer-metastasis) navigate to the online form, and fill up your primary details.
Step 3. Proceed to payment or submit a request for financial aid as per your financial capacity.
Step 4. Once your application is completed, you can access the course material. In the case of financial aid, the application will take up to 16 days to be reviewed before you can access the course.
Application Details
The Understanding Cancer Metastasis online course application form needs the learner to enter basic information such as their name, age, phone number, email address, and location. Income and employment information may also be requested if you go on to apply for financial help or a scholarship.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to Understanding Cancer Metastasis
- Introduction to History and Overview of Metastasis
- History and Overview of Metastasis
- History of Metastasis Theory
- Introduction to the Sequential Steps of Metastasis
Practice Exercise
- History and Overview of Metastasis
Videos
- Introduction to Primary Tumor Growth and Neoangiogenesis
- Tumor formation: Uncontrolled cell division
- The role of mutations in primary tumor formation and evolution
- Neoangiogenesis: new blood vessel formation in cancer
- The primary tumor microenvironment: what else affects primary tumor growth?
Practice Exercise
- Primary Tumor Growth and Neoangiogenesis
Videos
- Introduction to EMT / Invasion / Intravasation
- Epithelial-mesenchymal transition, invasion, and intravision
- Local Tumor Invasion
- Intravasation
Practice Exercise
- Invasion and Intravasation
Videos
- Introduction to Survival in the Circulation and Extravasation
- Glossary of Terms
- The Circulation
- How cancer cells survive while in circulation
- Becoming a circulating tumor cell (CTC) and evading immune detection
- Homing to a new site in the body and extravasation
Practice Exercise
- Survival in the Circulation and Extravasation
Videos
- Introduction to Dormancy and Secondary Tumor Growth
- Metastatic homing
- Evidence for cancer dormancy
- Cancer dormancy defined
- Properties of dormant cancer cells
- Secondary outgrowth
Practice Exercise
- Dormancy and Secondary Tumor Growth
Videos
- Introduction to Morbidity and Mortality
- Distribution of Metastasis: Where do cancers spread?
- Cancer Syndromes
- Congratulations
Practice Exercise
- Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Metastasis
Instructors
Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The classes can be accessed in online mode.
The course contains video lessons and practice exercises of approximately 5 hours. The learner can finish the course at their own pace.
Yes, the course is suitable for beginners.
After making the payment, the learner will have unlimited access to the study material, depending on the duration chosen while making the payment.
Yes, the certification course offers financial aid and scholarship to learners who cannot afford to pay.