Certificate course on ‘Molecular Diagnostics’   Date: 03/05/2023

The participants will get trained on Basic ideas of Molecular Diagnostics, DNA and RNA, PCR, Spectrophotometry, End-point and Quantitative RT-PCR, Bioethics and Biosafety.

Selected candidates will participate in hands on training on ‘essential lab techniques and lab safety measures’, ‘isolation and quantitation of nucleic acids’, ‘end-point PCR’, ‘quantitative RT-PCR using SYBR and Taqman chemistry’, ‘application of RT-PCR in molecular diagnostics including COVID-19 detection’ and ‘data handling and ethical norms’.

After the completion of the program, participants will get a certificate from Presidency University.

Duration : 6 weeks, starting tentatively from 2^nd week of July, 2023.

Eligibility : Students holding BSc/BTech/BPharm/MBBS/BDS/BHMS degree (or in their final year) in Life Science or any allied streams.

Fees : Rs. 12,000 only for hands-on training (No accommodation available).

Selection procedure : The eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on a Statement of Purpose (SoP; max 250 words) highlighting their career interest/future goals in the field of Molecular Diagnostics. The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for an interview for the final selection.

How to apply : Applications should be sent only by email to Coordinator, Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University (coordinator.ihs@presiuniv.ac.in) along with CV/Biodata and SoP, and with the name of the program mentioned in the subject line.

Timelines :

• Last date of application: 26^th May 2023.
• The call for interview will be communicated in the 1^st week of June, 2023.
• Date of interview: 2^nd week of June, 2023. Results will be published in the same week.
• Program start date: 2^nd week of July, 2023 (tentative).