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Natural sciences courses can help you learn about biological systems, chemical reactions, physical laws, and ecological principles. You can build skills in experimental design, data analysis, and critical thinking while exploring topics like genetics, thermodynamics, and environmental science. Many courses introduce tools such as laboratory equipment, statistical software, and simulation models, that support conducting experiments and analyzing scientific data.


Popular Natural Sciences Courses and Certifications


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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Neurology, Oncology

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Environmental Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science, Environmental Management Systems, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Environmental Monitoring, Waste Minimization, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Pollution Prevention, Systems Thinking, Biology, Stakeholder Engagement

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

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    956 reviews

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    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

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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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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Science, Technology & Modernity

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Critical Thinking, Ancient History, Research, Science and Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Physics, Physical Science, Industrial Design, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Student Engagement, Investigation, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Classroom Management, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Complexity Science

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Agentic systems, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Civil Engineering, Data Analysis Software, Prioritization, Governance, Resilience, Environment

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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

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    University of Geneva

    Simulation and modeling of natural processes

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

  • General Biology: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Environmental Studies: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
  • Science, Technology & Modernity: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria: Universidad Austral
  • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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