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Mycology Diploma Course
Centre of Excellence

online certified and accredited course

Summary

Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
150 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price

Overview

With over 144,000 species of fungi living in any environment where there are organic substances, water, air and a suitable temperature, their study is no small subject.

The Mycology Diploma Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of fungi – their biology, biochemical properties and genetics, as well as their interactions with human beings and the ways in which they can contribute to our health and produce diseases.

The course begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of mycology, its main subfields, the main roles of mycologists, and how mycology relates to other areas.

The course will talk you through the classification of the main four divisions of fungi. We’ll explore the characteristics of microscopic fungi and the groups of macroscopic fungi – looking at their morphology, distribution, roles, and symbiotic relationships with other organisms. We’ll also look at how both microscopic and macroscopic fungi reproduce and grow in nature, as well as the methods and equipment used to grow fungi in a laboratory.

We’ll take an in-depth look at the role of fungi in various areas: medicine, environment, and industrial. We’ll also consider recent advancements in mycology and the most useful and practical applications of fungi.

By studying this course, you will:

  • Gain an understanding of mycology and the role of mycologists
  • Become familiar with the classifications of fungi
  • Learn about microscopic and macroscopic fungi
  • Discover the various roles and applications of fungi

Achievement

Certificates

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Module 1: An Introduction to Mycology

4 parts

  • Introduction
  • Part 1: What is a Fungus?
  • Part 2: Subdisciplines of Mycology
  • Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: Classification of Fungi

3 parts

  • Part 1: Overview
  • Part 2: Classification Methods
  • Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Microscopic Fungi

3 parts

  • Part 1: Characteristics of Microscopic Fungi
  • Part 2: Nutrition
  • Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: Macroscopic Fungi

3 parts

  • Part 1: Characteristics of Macroscopic Fungi
  • Part 2: Uses of Macroscopic Fungi
  • Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Fungal Ecology and Evolution

4 parts

  • Part 1: Fungal Biogeography and Richness
  • Part 2: Ecological Roles of Fungi
  • Part 3: Biotic Interactions
  • Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Culture, Growth and Identification of Fungi

3 parts

  • Part 1: Isolation, Culture, and Growth
  • Part 2: Fungi Identification
  • Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Medical Mycology

4 parts

  • Part 1: History
  • Part 2: Transmission of Fungi
  • Part 3: Mycoses in Domestic Animals
  • Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Environmental Mycology

3 parts

  • Part 1: What is Environmental Mycology?
  • Part 2: Novel Techniques in Environmental Mycology
  • Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Industrial Mycology

3 parts

  • Part 1: Industrial Mycology I
  • Part 2: Industrial Mycology II
  • Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Advancements in Mycology

4 parts

  • Part 1: Mycology as a Priority Discipline
  • Part 2: Other Scientific Uses
  • Conclusion
  • Module 10 Assessment

Who is this course for?

The Fungi Kingdom is larger than you may expect and the work of a mycologist, more varied. The Mycology Diploma Course will give you insight into this world, whether you intend to take your studies further or would simply like to better understand the unique life forms that inhabit the natural world.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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