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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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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Biology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      How Vaccines Work

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

      Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Neurology, Cardiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Classical papers in molecular genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.7
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      240 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

      Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Cell Biology, Micrometer, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Image Analysis, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emergence of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Lactation Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology

      4.8
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Jordan University of Science and Technology

      عـــلـم المنـــاعة للجميـــع

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Oncology, Biology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Ancient History, Taxonomy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      643 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
    • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
    • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
    • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización : Universitat de Barcelona
    • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
    • عـــلـم المنـــاعة للجميـــع: Jordan University of Science and Technology

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