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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Operational Research for Humanitarians

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Community Outreach, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Science and Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Scientific Methods, Research, Acceptance Testing, Analytical Testing, Biology, Product Development, Chemistry, Medical Science and Research, Physiology, Neurology

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

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      A starter’s guide to Open Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Educational Materials, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Peer Review, Data Access, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Store, Interoperability, Metadata Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      637 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety

      Beginner · 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, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Harder Side of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular general science and research courses

    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
    • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
    • A starter’s guide to Open Science: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge: University of Michigan
    • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
    • Translating Research to Patients: University of Michigan
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder

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