The Certificate in Applied Genomics is an executive education program designed for working professionals to gain expertise in the growing field of applied human genomics.
The Certificate in Applied Genomics at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in Claremont, CA, is an executive education program designed for bioscience industry and healthcare professionals who wish to gain expertise in the rapidly growing field of applied human genomics. The 15-unit program will bring participants up to date in clinical genomics, pharmacogenomics, gene editing technologies, nucleic acid sequencing, epigenomics, and more. The curriculum will also consider the ethical and legal issues raised by these advances.
Apply Now for the summer 2023 course, CAG 9001: Applied Genomics – Translating Concept to Clinic. If you have already taken a CAG course previously you do not need to submit another application; instead, add the class using this link: Add/Drop Course.
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As human genomics research rapidly moves from promise to practice, the importance of foundational knowledge in human genomics and its applications for healthcare and drug discovery is becoming more vital for professionals in a wide variety of settings.
By completing this Certificate in Applied Genomics, participants will understand and appreciate the science behind the headlines and use this knowledge to impact the bioscience and healthcare industries.
In addition to being housed in KGI’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the Certificate is part of the Center for Training in Applied Genomics.
Courses are delivered online with a schedule designed for working professionals. Participants will benefit from dynamic, live class sessions led by KGI faculty and genomics subject matter experts, in addition to hands-on activities designed to emphasize course learning objectives. There are five courses followed by a capstone. Learn more. Students may also take courses as one-offs.
As enrolled KGI students, participants will also have access to all of the resources and services available to students at The Claremont Colleges, including library access and opportunities to engage with an innovative learning community.
By the end of the certificate, participants will be able to:
CAG is geared toward working professionals in the life and health sciences who are looking for an understanding and appreciation for the science behind the headlines and the tools to dive into the data analysis challenges and ethical considerations in this rapidly changing field.
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