Science Education

Formerly known as European Learning Laboratory for the Life Sciences

Our inspiring educational experiences share the scientific discoveries of EMBL with young learners aged 10-19 years and teachers in Europe and beyond. We belong to EMBL’s Science Education and Public Engagement office.

Molecular Biology Techniques: Comprehensive Approaches for Educators and Enthusiasts


Self-paced course

Molecular biology techniques are the foundation for major advances in the life sciences, enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and understand complex biological processes at the molecular level. This autumn, EMBL’s Science Education and Public Engagement (SEPE) team, in collaboration with Merck, invites educators and enthusiasts to take part in a self-paced training course.

 “Molecular Biology Techniques: Comprehensive Approaches for Educators and Enthusiasts” course includes content from EMBL’s virtual LearningLAB 2021, “Taking a Fresh Look: Teaching Molecular Biology Techniques in the Classroom“. It delves into molecular biology techniques and offers practical strategies for teaching this cutting-edge subject effectively. Enriched with pre-recorded scientific discussions and an updated range of learning and teaching resources, the course offers an immersive exploration of the importance of these techniques. This course does not include any live or Q&A sessions.

Running from 21 October to 1 December 2024, this certification-ready course is delivered entirely online, allowing participants to engage with the material at their own convenience and pace. The course is taught in English. Visit the course page for more details.

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