Forensic Genetics and Massively Parallel Sequencing

You can participate, if you have completed a bachelor's degree within:

• Human biology and immunology
• biochemistry
• bioinformatics
• biology
• biotechnology
• pharmaceutics
• exercise and sports sciences
• medicine
• or a corresponding degree within the field of health sciences or natural sciences

You are required to have a basic knowledge of genetics.

The summer course is composed of three modules: a 1-week preparation/self-study and, 2-week on-campus module in Copenhagen.

Week 1

The self-study in the first week includes review of papers that will give an overview of forensic genetics together with tutorials (Linux, Python, and R). You can do this self-study from week 1 and should just be done by the start of week 2.

Week 2 + 3

During the second week, forensic geneticists will explain the use of DNA-analysis in crime case work and paternity and relationship testing and share their latest research within forensic genetics.

The third week is dedicated to MPS with focus on data analysis and computer exercises. The exercises are supplemented by lectures by invited researchers that will share their latest research using MPS methods.

Lecturers:

• Jeppe Dyrberg Andersen
• Marie-Louise Kampmann
• other guest lecturers

For more details, please read the course description in UCPH's course database.

The application deadline is 1 April 23:59 (CEST). The application forms open in mid-January.

Upon submitting your application, you receive an e-mail receipt. Please keep this for future reference. Make sure to check your spam filter, if you do not receive the receipt.

You will receive the result of your application 3 - 4 weeks after the application deadline.

Application form

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You are exempted from payment, if:

You are enrolled at a Danish university and the course is part of your master's programme. Danish students must provide a pre-approval of credit transfer from their home institution upon application.

You are a student at UCPH enrolled in one of the following programmes, you do not need to apply for pre-approval of credit transfer:

• MSc in Human Biology

You are an exchange student and attend the course as part of the autumn exchange semester (min. 3 months stay).

You are an exchange student nominated through Nordplus express or Nordlys.

Fee-paying participants:

All other participants (students, working professionals, etc.) must pay tuition fee according to the information below.

The fee covers participation in the course. It does not cover course materials, travel, accommodation and living expenses during the course.

Full payment of course fees must be transferred in May. Payment details will be forwarded upon acceptance.

Refund policy

You can only get a refund of your tuition fee, if you cancel at least two month prior to the beginning of the course including e-learning modules.

If you have questions about the course content, please write to ForensicGeneticsCourse@sund.ku.dk.

Course directors: Jeppe Dyrberg Andersen and Marie-Louise Kampmann