Masterclass Certificate in Phylogenetics for the Future
-- viewing nowThe Masterclass Certificate in Phylogenetics for the Future is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with essential skills in phylogenetics, a critical area of modern biology. This course is crucial for those seeking to understand the evolutionary relationships among organisms, a key aspect of research in fields such as genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.
3,413+
Students enrolled
GBP £ 140
GBP £ 202
Save 44% with our special offer
About this course
100% online
Learn from anywhere
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
2 months to complete
at 2-3 hours a week
Start anytime
No waiting period
Course Details
• Introduction to Phylogenetics: Overview of the field, including history, fundamental concepts, and importance of phylogenetics in modern biology.
• Molecular Evolution: Examination of the evolutionary processes at the molecular level, including nucleotide and amino acid substitution models.
• Data Types and Phylogenetic Inference: Analysis of different types of data (e.g., DNA, protein, morphological) and their impact on phylogenetic tree construction.
• Phylogenetic Tree Reconstruction Methods: Comprehensive study of distance, parsimony, and maximum likelihood methods for tree inference.
• Bayesian Inference in Phylogenetics: In-depth exploration of Bayesian methods, including Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) techniques and model selection.
• Multiple Sequence Alignment: Mastery of aligning multiple sequences to identify homologous regions and improve phylogenetic accuracy.
• Assessing Phylogenetic Tree Confidence: Understanding and applying measures of confidence, such as bootstrapping and posterior probabilities.
• Ancestral State Reconstruction: Methods and applications for inferring ancestral character states, gene gain and loss, and other evolutionary events.
• Comparative Methods in Phylogenetics: Techniques for analyzing trait evolution and conducting comparative studies across species.
Career Path
Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course Status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
Why people choose us for their career
Loading reviews...
Frequently Asked Questions
Course fee
- 3-4 hours per week
- Early certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- 2-3 hours per week
- Regular certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- Full course access
- Digital certificate
- Course materials
Get course information
Earn a career certificate