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    Learn microbiology for studying microorganisms. Understand microbial genetics, pathogenesis, and the role of microbes in health and disease.

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Preventative Care, Community Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Biology, Medical History Documentation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cancer Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Urology, Clinical Trials, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Preventative Care, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pathology, Precision Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Surgery, Epidemiology, Medical Terminology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Maternal Health, Clinical Laboratory Science, Blood Collection, Medical Laboratory, Child Health, Laboratory Testing, Image Analysis, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Equipment

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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Public Health, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Research, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
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      340 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Basic Electrical Systems, Speech Language Pathology, Pharmacology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Oncology, Research, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Liberal Arts, Physical Science, Psychology

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Pathology, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Matlab, Data Synthesis, Data Integration, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Mathematical Modeling, Science and Research, Network Model, Scientific Methods, Biology, Differential Equations, Analysis, Biochemistry, Data Processing, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration, Experimentation, Pharmacology

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Types of Vaccine

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Medical History Documentation, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Simulations

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Environmental Issue, Biology, Estimation, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Data Collection, Laboratory Research, Infectious Diseases, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular microbiology courses

    • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
    • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
    • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
    • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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