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Description

As a blueprint of DNA, a genome can reveal powerful new discoveries for the treatment and prevention of diseases. By placing focus on the individual patient versus the illness, genomic sequencing and analysis is challenging the traditional methods of diagnosis.

This course will expose you to the important role that genetics and genomics can play in medical decisions, practices and applications. From confirming a familial disease to identifying the potential of adverse drug reactions, the study of personal genomics is complex, extensive, and ready to be uncovered. Be at the forefront of this emerging branch of medicine that is shaping the future of precision healthcare.

This course is an elective course in the Genetics and Genomics Program.

What you will learn

  • Accuracy of current technologies and state of the field
  • Challenges for implementing genomics into the clinic
  • Considerations for interpreting genome and genetic variants
  • Methods to acquire genetic data for medical and consumer testing
  • Role of genetics in drug response (pharmacogenomics)
  • Pros and cons of clinical genetic testing in prenatal, pediatric and adult settings
Time to Complete

You should expect to spend 10-18 hours to complete each course, depending on your familiarity with the topic.

For individual courses, we recommend that you designate 2-3 hours per week to watch video lectures and complete assignments in order to finish within 60 days.

Since the All-Access Plan allows you to access all courses for one year, you can determine how quickly to progress, but you must complete courses with 365 days in order to receive credit.

Certificate

You earn a Stanford Certificate of Achievement in Genetics and Genomics by successfully completing the two required and any four elective courses.  You may enroll in courses individually or  through the All-Access Plan.

Continuing Education Units

By completing this course, you’ll earn 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU).  CEUs cannot be applied toward any Stanford degree.  CEU transferability is subject to the receiving institution’s policies.

Questions

Please contact us 
stanford-genetics@stanford.edu

Mini-site

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Tuition

All-Access Plan -  a full year to view and complete course materials, video lectures, assignments and exams, at your own pace. Revisit course materials or jump ahead – all content remains at your fingertips year-round. You also get 365 days of email access to your Stanford teaching assistant.

  • $3370

Individual Courses  - 60 days to view and complete course materials, video lectures, assignments and exams., at your own pace.  You’ll also get 60 days of email access to your Stanford teaching assistant.

  • $695 per required course
  • $495 per elective course