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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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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Contemporary Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environment, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Anatomy, Biology, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Data Processing, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 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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      Imperial College London

      What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research, Physical Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Chemicals and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Community Health, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Health, Oral and Dental Care, Cardiology, Dentistry, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Health Care, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Oncology, Biology, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Imperial College London

      How Vaccines Work

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Preventative Care, Community Health, Medical Science and Research, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Research, Manufacturing Processes, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology: Imperial College London
    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function: Rice University
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
    • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University

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