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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      生物演化

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Introducción a la Neurociencia

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Human Development, Mental Health, Human Learning, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Endocrinology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

      4.8
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      330 reviews

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Preventative Care, Sanitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Community Health, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Drug Development, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies

      4.8
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      Imperial College London

      What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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      Northwestern University

      Introduction to Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

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      University of Copenhagen

      Bacteria and Chronic Infections

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology

      4.7
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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular molecular biology courses

    • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • 生物演化: Peking University
    • Introducción a la Neurociencia: Universidad de Palermo
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
    • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
    • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech

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