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Fungi for Space & Off-World Biomanufacturing

Explore research proposals for growing habitats, food and materials with fungi in space and extreme environments, and the hurdles involved.

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Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Biotechnology
What you will study

6 modules, one growing line of knowledge.

Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project.

At a glance

How the programme grows, phase by phase.

PHASE 1
Foundations
  • Fungi in Spaceflight: Research to Date
  • Microgravity, Radiation and Fungal Growth
PHASE 2
Practice
  • Mycelium Habitats and In-Situ Resource Use
  • Food and Life-Support Bioprocesses
PHASE 3
Application & project
  • Planetary Protection and Containment
  • Mission Concepts and Open Challenges
What you will be able to do

Fungi for Space & Off-World Biomanufacturing

By the end you will have worked through:

  • Fungi in Spaceflight: Research to Date
  • Microgravity, Radiation and Fungal Growth
  • Mycelium Habitats and In-Situ Resource Use
  • Food and Life-Support Bioprocesses
  • Planetary Protection and Containment
Your learning path

Where this programme sits in the school.

You are here · CourseFungi for Space & Off-World BiomanufacturingNext · DiplomaDiploma in Mycelium Biomaterials
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FAQ

Questions about this programme

Do I need experience to study Fungi for Space & Off-World Biomanufacturing?

No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.

How is Fungi for Space & Off-World Biomanufacturing taught?

Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.

What certificate do I get?

Fungaris issues a course certificate on completion. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.

What can I study after Fungi for Space & Off-World Biomanufacturing?

The natural next step is Diploma in Mycelium Biomaterials.

How it is taught

Live, in a small group, with a real project.

i.A live professorMycologists, biologists, engineers and chefs who work in the field.
ii.A small groupQuestions in every session, and classmates from many countries.
iii.A real projectEach programme closes with applied work, reviewed by your professor.
iv.A certificateIssued by Fungaris on completion of the programme.
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Admissions & Fees

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Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.

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