Human Microbiome MOOC

Learn how you can impact your health by balancing your gut health; how your microbiome together with your diet can improve normal gut function.
More course information and instructions on how to register can be found on: https://www.wur.nl/Virtual-Exchange.htm or click on the top-right link on this page.

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:

• understand the concepts of host associated microbiome;
• explain the impact of the microbiome on health and disease;
• relate microbiome composition to diet and nutrition;
• understand the concept of microbiome based therapies;
• explain the possibilities of the microbiome as a tool for policy makers, medical doctors, non-profit organizations and industry.

Assumed Knowledge:
The level of the course is introductory. The prerequisites are basic Biology.