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Microbiology Courses

Microbiology courses can help you learn about microbial physiology, genetics, and ecology, as well as the roles of microorganisms in health and disease. You can build skills in laboratory techniques like culturing, staining, and microscopy, along with data analysis for interpreting microbial behavior. Many courses introduce tools such as PCR machines, bioinformatics software, and various types of microscopy, that support conducting experiments and analyzing results in real-world applications.

Popular Microbiology Courses and Certifications


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    Stanford University

    Stories of Infection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Biology, Ancient History, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Estimation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Environment, Scientific Methods

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Community Health, Risk Analysis

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Anthropology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Stories of Infection: Stanford University
  • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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