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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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      Universiteit Leiden

      Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

      Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Surgery, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Laboratory Testing, Patient Treatment, Clinical Research, Long Term Care, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.8
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      371 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Experimentation, Research

      4.9
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Governance, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Research, Environmental Issue, Biology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Nebraska

      High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

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      4.7
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Microbiology, Pathology, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Environmental Issue, Chemistry, Microbiology, Health And Safety Standards, Pollution Prevention, Radiation Protection, Risk Analysis, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Community Health, Emergency Response, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Risk Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Surveys

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Technical Communication, Trend Analysis, System Monitoring, Microbiology, Continuous Monitoring, Data Presentation, Infectious Diseases, Data Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Chronic Diseases, Laboratory Research, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evolución

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Development, Human Learning, Environment, Anthropology, World History, Social Studies, Deductive Reasoning, Innovation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, European History, Higher Education, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Probability & Statistics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
    • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
    • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
    • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University

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