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Professional Certificate

Genetics & Genomic Sciences

Explore principles of genetics, genome organisation and sequencing technologies used to investigate biological variation.

£549.00
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Programme overview

Connect knowledge.
Deepen your expertise.

This programme progresses from foundational genetic concepts to genome-scale analysis. Learners examine inheritance, gene function, genome organisation and technologies used to investigate genetic variation and genomic information.

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Who this programme is for

Designed for curious minds

Genetics learners, molecular biologists, biomedical scientists, biotechnology professionals and life science graduates.

Learning outcomes

What you will achieve

  • Explain principles of genetics, heredity and genetic variation.
  • Describe genome organisation, function and regulation.
  • Examine principles and applications of next-generation sequencing.
  • Discuss how genetic and genomic methodologies investigate traits and disease.
  • Recognise relationships between classical genetics, modern genomics and sequencing technologies.
Programme curriculum

Your connected learning pathway

Explore each included course and the knowledge it brings to your programme.

01
Course 1

Genetics

This introductory course covers the basic theoretical concepts of genetics before delving into more advanced topics, such as the techniques used in molecular genetics and genetic engineering.

What you’ll learn
  • From DNA to phenotype: learn about the nature and structure of genetic material and how it encodes information that leads to traits.
  • Gain an understanding of gene regulation in eukaryotes and prokaryotes, and how it is influenced by the environment.
  • Explore the concepts of inheritance and Mendel’s principles, and learn how to apply them to human diseases and traits.
  • Understand how genetics and evolution are intertwined, as well as the molecular basis and phenotypic consequences of genetic mutations.
  • Gain familiarity with the techniques of molecular genetics used in laboratories and the advances in genetic engineering.
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02
Course 2

Genomics

Genomics is the foundational and most well-established of all the omics disciplines. It involves the study of entire genomes, integrating key elements of genetics. From the basics to genetic manipulations and next-generation sequencing, this course offers comprehensive insights into the field and its real-world applications in clinical settings.

What you’ll learn
  • Learn the basics of genetics and gene expression.
  • Understand the fundamentals of genome function.
  • Understand the techniques of genome manipulation and next-generation sequencing.
  • Learn about the practical and clinical applications of genomics.
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03
Course 3

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

This intermediate-level course provides a thorough overview of the field of Next Generation Sequencing, covering its properties, strengths, major applications, and an overview of a typical sequencing workflow.

What you’ll learn
  • Review the genetic concepts required to understand NGS and explore the development of the first generations of DNA sequencing methods.
  • Explore and understand the motivation and fundamental basis of NGS, current and emerging sequencing technologies, alongside their advantages and potential biases that may affect their accuracy.
  • Learn the typical workflow of NGS, from sample preparation and high-quality library creation to post-sequencing quality control and data management.
  • Gain familiarity with the major applications of NGS, which include, among others, transcriptomic analysis by RNA-Seq, genomic variation discovery by Whole Genome Sequencing, and epigenomics.
  • Discover what the future of NGS may hold by covering the current changing landscape of NGS and the rapid evolution of data analysis bioinformatics tools.
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Your achievement

Recognise your learning

Individual course certificates

Earn a certificate for each successfully completed CPD-accredited course.

CBEHx Professional Certificate

Complete all included courses to qualify for an additional consolidated programme certificate.

Support your professional development

Connect your knowledge

Study complementary scientific subjects together to build a broader understanding of the field.

Learn at your own pace

Fit online learning around your research, studies or professional commitments.

Recognise your learning

Keep your completed course certificates and programme certificate together in your learning space.

Our Students

Our students come from different organisations around the world including:

Organisations our students come from, as shown on the CBEHx home page

INNOVATION DRIVES SCIENCE FORWARD

We are proud to partner with the leading In2scienceUK. This is a step that drives us towards achieving our mission of empowering people with quality education and knowledge worldwide.

EMPOWERING PROGRESS THROUGH INNOVATION

Proud to provide specialised training to leading organisations worldwide.

Oxford Biomedica, CDI, Sangamo Therapeutics, ViennaLab and Animal & Plant Health Agency
Your next step

Enrol in this programme

One programme purchase

£549.00
  • All 3 included courses
  • Individual course certificates
  • Additional program certificate on completion
  • 365 days of course access

Enrolment will be available soon.

Annual membership

Go further with annual access

Eligible annual subscribers can access this programme alongside the wider course library.

£699.00 / year
  • Get 3 months free with annual access
  • Most learners complete 10–16 courses in 6 months
  • Serious learners choose annual
  • Build expertise across advanced bioscience topics with structured CPD learning
A little more clarity

Common questions

Will I receive a certificate for each course?

Yes. You will receive an individual CPD-accredited certificate for each successfully completed course. Once you have completed all courses in the programme, you will also receive an additional CBEHx Professional Certificate recognising the full learning pathway and its combined CPD learning hours. Read more in the Support Centre

Are the courses CPD-accredited?

Yes. Each course included in the programme is individually CPD-accredited. The additional consolidated Professional Certificate is issued by CBEHx and records the courses completed and their combined CPD learning hours. Read more in the Support Centre

Can my previous learning count?

No. Courses purchased or completed individually before enrolling in a Professional Certificate Programme do not count towards its requirements. To receive the consolidated CBEHx Professional Certificate, you must purchase the complete programme and successfully complete all included courses, or complete the requirements through an eligible annual subscription. Previously awarded individual course certificates remain valid. Read more in the Support Centre

Can I buy courses individually?

Yes. All constituent courses remain available for individual purchase. However, courses purchased individually do not count towards a Professional Certificate Programme, and individual purchases do not include the consolidated Professional Certificate. To earn it, purchase the complete programme or meet the requirements through an eligible annual subscription. Read more in the Support Centre

How long can I access the courses?

Standalone Professional Certificate purchases provide 12 months of course access from enrolment, subject to the published terms. If you access the courses through a subscription, access continues while your subscription remains active. Certificates already earned remain valid after access ends. Read more in the Support Centre