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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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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology

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

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Antibiotic Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Long Term Care

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Scientific Methods, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Laboratory Experience, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Network Analysis, Biology

      4.4
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biology, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Child Health, Image Analysis, Maternal Health, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Equipment, Pediatrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

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

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

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

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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Infectious Disease Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Infectious Diseases, R Programming, Public Health, Differential Equations, Statistical Methods

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      294 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Types of Vaccine

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Epidemiology, Biology, Innovation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Human Development, Blood Pressure, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Respiration, Vital Signs, Biology, Speech Language Pathology

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
    • Antibiotic Stewardship : Stanford University
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
    • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
    • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London
    • Infectious Disease Modelling: Imperial College London
    • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London

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