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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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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Care, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Safety Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Product Development, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Behavioral Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Environment Health And Safety, Community Health, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Behavioral Economics, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Public Policies, Preventative Care, Social and Human Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      645 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      781 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Lactation Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Pathology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Food and Beverage, Respiration, Environment, Environmental Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Investigation, Community Health, Anthropology, Environment, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Gerontology, Epidemiology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Design, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Oncology, Preventative Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Kinesiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      502 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Biología bucal

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Health, Dentistry, Oral Hygiene, Pathology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Preventative Care

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Biology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Advocacy, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Water Resources, Microbiology, Biology, Taxonomy, Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      The Meat We Eat

      Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Production Process, Environment, Manufacturing Processes, Microbiology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
    • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
    • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Biología bucal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan

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