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Introduction to Biosafety for Modern Biotechnology 

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Introduction to Biosafety for Modern Biotechnology
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Overview

Understand the importance and requirements of biosafety regulations for biotechnology products and applications.

Duration

2 weeks

Total fee

2,205

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

Credential

Certificate

Introduction to Biosafety for Modern Biotechnology
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Introduction to Biosafety for Modern Biotechnology
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FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from University of Malaya
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Introduction to Biosafety for Modern Biotechnology
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Course details

Skills you will learn
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  • Biosafety practices are crucial in helping to protect human health and the environment from modern biotechnology products.
  • This two-week course will arm you with the knowledge of the concepts, principles, and requirements of biosafety regulations for biotechnology products and applications.
  • You'll also delve into the challenges of biosafety to understand how you can overcome the issues you may face.
  • Whether you're a scientist, regulator and compliance officer, policymaker, student, or you're simply interested in biosafety regulations, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to responsibly work with modern biotechnology.
  • During the first week of the course, you'll gain a solid introduction to modern biotechnology to help you build a strong foundation of knowledge.
  • You'll develop an understanding of biosafety related protocols, laws, regulations, and policies and how they are applicable for modern biotechnology.
  • Next, you'll discover the different socioeconomic considerations in decision-making and how public awareness, information sharing, and confidential information all play a role in biosafety decisions.
  • Within this, you'll explore key considerations in biosafety policies when governing the use of biotechnology tools and products.
  • Throughout the course, you'll be guided by the specialists at Universiti Malaya.
  • With their expertise, you'll finish with the knowledge of the biosafety requirements for modern biotechnology.
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Introduction to Biosafety for Modern Biotechnology
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Introduction to Modern Biotechnology and Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Getting Started

Biosafety regulations for modern biotechnology

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Risk Assessments in CPB

Weekly wrap up

Information sharing and Socioeconomics

Biosafety Clearing House (BCH), public awareness and confidential information

Socio-economics considerations in decision making

Weekly wrap up

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