Futurelearn

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Discover the rich history of Japanese literature A book is a tool for preserving words and images. Through books, an abundance of information, including the knowledge and experiences of the people of the past, has...

4.64

This course will help you identify the positions of organs within the abdomen and will introduce you to common anatomical terminology. You will look at the anterior (front) abdominal wall, exploring how the ‘abs’ are...

4.67

Understand the role of genes in cancer and genetic diseaseIt’s widely known that some diseases run in families. The discovery of the structure of DNA and the unravelling of the genetic code has led to...

4.68

Explore how nutrition and environmental factors influence our health. On this course you’ll look at the importance of nutrition in human health and explore what happens to the body when it doesn’t receive the right...

4.75

Discover how infection spreads. Most of us have experienced common diseases like flu or less common ones like pneumonia. On this course, you’ll learn how pathogens cause infectious diseases and how these diseases are transmitted....

4.73

Understand the causes and management of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular diseases are the leading global cause of death. On this course, you’ll learn how the cardiovascular system functions and understand common cardiovascular diseases like hea...

4.62

Discover epidemiology: the study of diseases. What causes human disease? Why do some people get a disease but others don’t? Through this course, you’ll learn how epidemiologists are helping to find answers to these complex...

4.87

Deepen your understanding and improve communication with patients and colleaguesPlease note: Although the course is open to all, it has been designed primarily for clinical research nurses, practitioners and clinical research professionals working w...

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Find out how the Penicillin class of antibiotics has been a major breakthrough in the treatment of patients. However, with bacteria developing efficient ways of resisting antibiotic treatment, discover how scientists are treating patients with...

4.66

Discover how chemotherapy has evolved, and some of the breakthroughs and developments chemists have made in the fight against cancer over the last 10 years. Diagnostic imaging examines how scientists learn about, and treat, the...

4.75

Learn the language and vocabulary of healthcare professionals. The language of healthcare can be complex. On this course, you will develop your English language skills and learn vocabulary for a career and study in healthcare....

4.35

This course will introduce you to the topic of cancer chemotherapy, and how the development of effective medications for the treatment of cancer remains a significant challenge to scientists. You will research the use and...

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Discover the science of food and understand the value of nutrition in our diets On this course, you’ll learn how food science and nutrition helps us to understand and study the fascinating world of food....

4.85

Explore the role nurses play around the worldAre you interested in a career in nursing? Prepare with this course where you will explore how nursing contributes to the health and well-being of individuals and communities...

4.64

Learn how medical robots in healthcare are designed, regulated and usedOn this course, you will learn what robots are and explore human robot interaction (HRI) in healthcare. You will identify the challenges of designing robots...

4.35

Explore the opportunities and challenges of using digital devices in healthcareDigital devices are revolutionising healthcare as we know it. On this course, you will explore the impact of these new technologies on healthcare professionals and...

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Learn how genomics is changing the future of healthcareAdvances in genomics have opened up exciting new possibilities for healthcare. On this course, you’ll learn what genomics is, and how it can revolutionise patient care. You’ll...

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Explore the future of orthopaedics and developments in regenerative medicineOn this course, you will learn about the MedTech currently used in orthopaedics, and explore how the benefits of regenerative medicine will affect the future of...

4.64

Learn how to contain disease and fight future pandemics Plagues may seem like an occurrence of the past, but outbreaks of infectious disease exist all over the world today. This online course will look at...

4.79

Develop your understanding of cancer causation and treatmentCancer Research UK estimates that 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. So understanding cancer, and the development of new...