UoH to launch 2 new online certificate courses

Hyderabad: To bridge gaps in traditional education and specialised scientific research, University of Hyderabad will offer two new certificate courses — Advanced Malariology: Biology of Parasitism and Drug Resistance and Samsadhani-Pravesika: Learning Sanskrit Using Computational Tools — from the upcoming academic year.

The vice-chancellor of the university would formally inaugurate and launch both courses during a virtual ceremony on July 15.

These courses would be offered by Centre for Digital Learning Training and Resources (CDLTR) and carry academic credits that are fully transferable across universities. Varsity said that the newly introduced curriculum targets distinct, high-demand areas in both humanities and sciences.

“Schools and colleges do not provide enough training to read and understand Sanskrit literature; this course will fill that gap,” CDLTR director Salman Abdul Moiz said. “The course on malariology will be highly beneficial for individuals seeking comprehensive insights into drug-resistance mechanisms and the latest technological advancements in molecular parasitology,” the academic said.

Moiz said that these certificate courses represent the first phase of a long-term digital roadmap. The university is actively planning to introduce a broader suite of skill-focused online courses, culminating in the formal rollout of full online undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degree programmes from the 2027-28 academic year, he added.