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    Explore biotechnology for developing products and technologies using biological systems. Learn about genetic engineering, bioinformatics, and bioprocessing.

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      Moderna

      mRNAs as Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Biology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology

      4.7
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      How to Start a Biotech Venture

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Target Market, Entrepreneurship, Go To Market Strategy, Team Building, Business Planning, Recruitment, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fundraising, New Product Development, Commercialization, Strategic Partnership

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry, Sterilization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Biotech — From Science to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Commercialization, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Business Marketing, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Business Development, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Strategies, Product Development, Pharmaceuticals, Value Propositions, Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Requirements

      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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      975 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Taxonomy, Tree Maps, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Quality

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations, AI Personalization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Clinical Trials, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Anatomy, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Failure Analysis, Differential Equations, Bioinformatics, Technical Design, Computational Thinking, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Life Sciences, Biology

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Markov Model, Big Data, Computational Thinking, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Algorithms, Taxonomy, Graph Theory, Data Analysis Software, Network Analysis, Program Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Tree Maps, Machine Learning, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Pharmacokinetics

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Administration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
    • How to Start a Biotech Venture: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
    • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
    • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder

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