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Fungi in Extreme Environments & Space
Extremophile fungi of deserts, polar regions and radiation-rich sites, and research on fungi aboard spacecraft and for space exploration.
Level
Course
Modules
6
Duration
2–3 months
Format
Live online
School
Fungal Science
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
- What Makes a Fungus an Extremophile
- Black Yeasts and Rock-inhabiting Fungi
PHASE 2
Practice
- Polar, Desert and Hypersaline Fungi
- Fungi and Ionising Radiation
PHASE 3
Application & project
- Fungi on the International Space Station
- Fungi for Life Support and Off-world Construction
What you will be able to do
Fungi in Extreme Environments & Space
By the end you will have worked through:
- What Makes a Fungus an Extremophile
- Black Yeasts and Rock-inhabiting Fungi
- Polar, Desert and Hypersaline Fungi
- Fungi and Ionising Radiation
- Fungi on the International Space Station
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FAQ
Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Fungi in Extreme Environments & Space?
No previous experience is needed. The course starts from the foundations.
How is Fungi in Extreme Environments & Space 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 in Extreme Environments & Space?
The natural next step is Diploma in Applied Mycology.
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
Join the next intake.
Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments.