Short certificate course on cancer biotechnology

About programme

Cancer Biotechnology is a specialised, interdisciplinary field that applies the principles and techniques of biotechnology to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. This intensive 10 days Short Certificate Course in Cancer Biotechnology is designed for students, researchers, and professionals seeking specialised knowledge in the cutting-edge intersection of cancer biology and modern biotechnology.

Programme suitability

Suitable for UG learners who want to do masters in biotechnology, cancer biotechnology and cancer related stream in PG and for those who want to do final year research in cancer research.
Suitable for PG learners who want to pursue higher research in biotechnology, cancer biotechnology and cancer related streams and for those who want to do final year research in cancer research.
Suitable for industry technical, R&D professionals, entrepreneurs, marketing managers, business development managers who want to explore cancer biotechnology briefly.

What is covered in this programme?

Overview and Molecular mechanism of cancer
Traditional cancer detection and treatment methods
Biotechnology in cancer detection using biomarkers from body fluids
Biotechnology in cancer detection using proteins from cancer cells
Biotechnology in cancer detection using nucleic acids from cancer cells
Biotechnology in identifying new targets for cancer treatment
Biotechnology in cancer drug testing using cell culture and tissue engineering
Biotechnology in small molecule drug production, cell production, microbial cell production, protein drug production and gene production for cancer treatment
Overview on biotechnology in cancer prognosis
Career scope in cancer biotechnology

Eligibility

The applicant should be having or pursuing a degree/diploma in any of the streams under science, technology, engineering and medicine in any government approved institution/college/university.
The age of the applicant should be minimum of 18 years on the date of joining in this programme.
The age of the applicant should not exceed 59 at the time of joining.
Passed out school students are also eligible for this programme.

Programme specifications

Specifications	Details
Programme duration	10 days
Programme code	BOC004
Programme conducting type	Online
Language of learning	English
Daily timing(s)	Any time of your preference in a day
Assignments	Yes, Applicable. After completion of every unit.
Daily time requirement	30 to 60 min per day for very active learners 60 to 90 min per for moderately active learners 90 to 120 min for slow learners
Mode of evaluation	Online assignment evaluation and online examination. Examination will not be applicable, if you opt for no certification.
Certificate options	Hard copy or E-certificate. You can also opt for no certification.
Minimum marks required for certification	40%