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Introduction to Medical Mycology

An overview of fungi that cause human disease, from superficial infections to invasive mycoses, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

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Course

Modules

Duration

3 months · 72 h

Next start

January 11, 2027

Fee

$450

Format

Live online

Certificate

Course Certificate

Language

English US

School

Fungal Science

Program identification

1.1Program name: Introduction to Medical Mycology
1.2Type of qualification: Course
1.3Provider / endorsing institution: Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Mycology & Fungal Science. A Fungaris program of its own, not endorsed by a university.
1.4Mode of study: Online, with live sessions in a small group, recordings and a virtual campus.
1.5Duration (hours / ECTS credits): 3 months (12 weeks) · 72 hours in total · 6 modules of 12 hours · 12 live sessions of 2 hours. ECTS credits: not applicable (Fungaris own program, not an official university degree).
1.6Language: English
1.7Start and end dates / intake: Next intake: January 11, 2027 to April 2, 2027. Enrollment closes on January 4, 2027. Following intake: March 8, 2027. How intakes work →

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Overview

2.1Program description

Introduction to Medical Mycology gives a clear overview of the fungi that cause disease in people. Beginning with what makes a fungus pathogenic and who is most at risk, the course moves through superficial and cutaneous infections such as dermatophytosis, subcutaneous and endemic mycoses, and the opportunistic and invasive infections caused by Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus and Mucorales. You will learn how laboratories detect and identify these organisms, and the general principles behind the main classes of antifungal drugs.

Fungal infections are increasingly recognized as a public health concern, but they remain under-taught in many health science programs. This course is educational and does not train students to diagnose or treat patients; it suits health science students and laboratory staff who want to understand the organisms, terminology and laboratory pathway. Live sessions use case studies to connect biology with practice. In the final project you will prepare an evidence-based briefing on one fungal pathogen, covering its biology, epidemiology, laboratory detection and treatment principles, referenced to current authoritative sources.

2.2Why it matters / what need it meets

It meets a practical need: applied, up-to-date knowledge in fungal science, useful in areas such as clinical and diagnostic laboratories, public health, medical and scientific communication, biomedical research.

Mycology is moving fast and good practical training is still scarce. This program gives you a structured path, taught live by people who work in the field, so you can apply what you learn with judgment and safety.

Objectives and competences

3.1General objective

To finish the program able to apply its content professionally and with judgment. In short:

An overview of fungi that cause human disease, from superficial infections to invasive mycoses, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

3.2Specific objectives

Build the foundations: Fungi as Human Pathogens: Key Concepts; Superficial and Cutaneous Mycoses.
Put them into practice: Subcutaneous and Endemic Mycoses; Opportunistic and Invasive Fungal Infections.
Apply everything to a real case: Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections; Antifungal Drugs and Treatment Principles.
Complete a final project reviewed by your instructor.

3.3Competences you will gain

Classify human mycoses by site of infection and causative organism.
Describe the biology of major yeast and mold pathogens.
Explain the laboratory pathway from specimen to identification.
Summarize how the main antifungal drug classes act.
Interpret medical mycology literature using correct terminology.

Student profile

4.1Who it is for (entry profile)

Health science students and laboratory staff.

4.2Entry requirements

Basic biology or health science knowledge is recommended. No laboratory equipment is needed.

4.3Career paths (exit profile)

Clinical laboratory assistant with mycology knowledge
Health science student preparing for specialization
Infection prevention support staff
Medical writer covering infectious diseases
Research assistant in a mycology laboratory

Sectors

clinical and diagnostic laboratoriespublic healthmedical and scientific communicationbiomedical research

Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.

Study plan

5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)

Module	Title	Phase	Topics	Hours
01	Fungi as Human Pathogens: Key Concepts	Foundations	3	12
02	Superficial and Cutaneous Mycoses	Foundations	3	12
03	Subcutaneous and Endemic Mycoses	Practice	3	12
04	Opportunistic and Invasive Fungal Infections	Practice	3	12
05	Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections	Application & project	3	12
06	Antifungal Drugs and Treatment Principles	Application & project	3	12
	Total			72

6 modules × 12 hours = 72 hours: 24 hours of live sessions, and the rest for campus study, exercises and the final project.

5.2Content by module

Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.

5.3Company placement

This program does not include a company placement. Practice is built into every module through exercises, case studies and the final project.

5.4Final project

An evidence-based briefing on one human fungal pathogen covering biology, epidemiology, laboratory detection and treatment principles.

Methodology

6.1How it is taught

Live online sessions, usually weekly, with a working professional and a small group.
Recordings of every session, so you can catch up if work or time zones get in the way.
Exercises and real case studies in every module.
Tutoring: your instructor answers questions and gives feedback on your exercises and project.

6.2Platform and resources

A Moodle virtual campus with session recordings, readings, exercises and forums for each module. You need a computer, an up-to-date browser and a stable connection; a webcam and microphone are recommended.

Technical requirements →

6.3Estimated weekly workload

About 6 hours a week for 12 weeks: one 2-hour live session on a weekday evening, plus study and exercises on the campus at your own pace.

Assessment

7.1Assessment system and weighting

Assessment combines participation in live sessions, case-based module exercises and a final project reviewed by the instructor.

40%Participation and module exercises

60%Final project

7.2Requirements to pass

Complete every module, by attending the live sessions or watching the recordings.
Hand in the module exercises.
Have your final project approved by your instructor.

Teaching team

8.1Academic direction

At Fungaris, the Fungal Science school coordinates the content and quality of this program. The academic director of each intake is named in the intake guide.

8.2Faculty

Taught by professionals who work in the field. The instructor for each intake is confirmed before the start.

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Certificate

9.1Certificate awarded

Course Certificate

On completing the program and its project, Fungaris issues a Course Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognizes them depends on that organization and on local rules in each country.

9.2Issuing body / recognition

Issued by Fungaris (operated by Nexora Generation, S.L.) as a digital certificate. It is a Fungaris certificate of its own: it is not an official university degree and does not award ECTS credits.

About our certificates →

Admission and enrollment

10.1Admission process (steps)

Send your request through the form or write to admissions.
Admissions reviews your profile and confirms the start date, the session schedule and the fee.
You secure your place with full payment or a 40% reservation.
You receive your campus access and welcome guide before the first session.

10.2Documents required

A valid identity document.
Contact and billing details (personal or company).

10.3Deadlines

Enrollment for the intake starting on January 11, 2027 is open until January 4, 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).

10.4Fee and payment options

Fee: $450

Full payment before the start: $360 (20% reduction).
40% reservation ($180) and 3 monthly installments of $90.

Fees and financing →

10.5Grants, discounts and funding

Discounts: 10% for Fungaris alumni and 15% for groups of three or more people from the same organization. Discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the full-payment reduction.

Your employer can pay for the program and receive the invoice in the company name. Whether a public or employer training budget can cover the fee depends on your country, so check with them.

10.6Cancellation policy

The conditions for canceling, withdrawing or moving to a later intake are explained in our cancellation policy and in your enrollment confirmation. Nothing there limits your rights under the consumer law that applies to you.

Cancellation and refunds →

Additional information

11.1Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience to study Introduction to Medical Mycology?

Basic biology or health science knowledge is recommended. No laboratory equipment is needed.

How is Introduction to Medical Mycology taught?

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

How am I assessed?

Assessment combines participation in live sessions, case-based module exercises and a final project reviewed by the instructor.

What is the final project?

An evidence-based briefing on one human fungal pathogen covering biology, epidemiology, laboratory detection and treatment principles.

What certificate do I get?

What can I study after Introduction to Medical Mycology?

The natural next step is Diploma in Applied Mycology.

11.2Alumni testimonials

We only publish verified testimonials from real students. This program does not have any published yet; they will appear here once its first intakes finish.