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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Bioinformatics, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Regulatory Affairs, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Chemistry

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geriatrics, Public Health, Pulmonology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Patient Treatment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Treatment Planning, Medical Science and Research, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Experimentation, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Primary Care, Health Care, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      DNA Decoded

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Microbiology, Science and Research

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Nutrition Education, Data Collection

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Commercialization, Patient Safety

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Life Sciences, Neurology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Human Development, Human Learning, Medical Science and Research, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Research, Emerging Technologies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes – the Essential Facts

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Kinesiology, Surgery, Biology

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Summary Statistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Visualization, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination

      4.8
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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular free courses

    • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
    • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
    • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
    • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
    • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
    • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen

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    Coursera offers thousands of free courses across topics like data science, business, health, computer science, personal development, and more. While you can explore lectures and course content at no cost, some features—like assessments and certificates—may require payment.‎

    Yes, but certificates are typically not included in the free version of a course. To earn a certificate, you’ll usually need to pay for the course or apply financial aid if available. You can still learn all the material for free through audit mode.‎

    To start a course for free, choose the “Audit the course” or “Enroll for free” option during sign-up. This lets you access video lectures and some assignments without payment. Look for courses labeled as “Free” or those that offer a free audit option.‎

    Auditing a course gives you free access to the learning materials, like videos and reading content. Paying for a course unlocks graded assignments, assessments, and a certificate upon completion—which may be useful for showcasing your skills or professional development.‎

    Yes, many free courses are taught by instructors from top institutions like Stanford, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, and companies like IBM. These courses offer an accessible way to learn from leading educators and professionals around the world.‎

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