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      University of Minnesota

      Herbal Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      826 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Oncology, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Precision Medicine, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      711 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      873 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      E

      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, European History, International Relations, Data Security, Interoperability, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, World History, Civil Law

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      376 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado System

      Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Caregiving, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      R

      Rice University

      Human Anatomy & Physiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Gynecology, Pathology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Medical Terminology, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Compassion, Nursing Care, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Treatment, Oncology, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Telehealth, Cultural Sensitivity, Nursing Practices, Home Health Care, Stress Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Hypothesis Testing in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Medical Science and Research, Probability & Statistics, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      637 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      C

      Columbia University

      First Principles of Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Dimensionality Reduction, 3D Modeling, Photography, Artificial Neural Networks, Virtual Reality, Medical Imaging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Estimation, Electronic Components, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
    • Privacy and Standardisation: EIT Digital
    • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
    • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
    • Palliative Care Always: Stanford University
    • Hypothesis Testing in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University

    Why Learn Medical Topics?

    Medical knowledge supports careers in healthcare and empowers individuals to understand human health, disease, and care systems. From clinical skills to public health and biomedical science, learning medical topics can prepare you to contribute to well-being, advance in health-related fields, or make informed decisions in everyday life.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Medical

    Popular medical courses on Coursera include Medical Terminology from Rice University, Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals from MedCerts, and Medical Neuroscience from Duke University. Topics range from basic human biology to clinical skills and public health.‎

    Yes. Many medical courses offer a free audit option. This lets you access video lectures and reading materials at no cost. To earn a certificate or complete graded assessments, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    Depending on the course, you can learn about anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, patient care, public health, mental health, or clinical research. Some courses also introduce skills like interpreting lab results or understanding healthcare systems.‎

    Not necessarily. Coursera offers both beginner-friendly and advanced medical courses. Some are designed for the general public, while others are more suitable for healthcare students or professionals looking to deepen their expertise.‎

    Yes. Whether you're starting out, preparing for medical school, or already working in healthcare, Coursera’s medical courses can help you build knowledge, gain confidence, and strengthen your qualifications. Certificates may also be useful for continuing education or professional development.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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