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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Farmacovigilancia ocular

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Clinical Research, Patient Treatment, Health Technology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Biology, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Experimentation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Interviewing Skills, Infectious Diseases, Community Outreach, Investigation, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Health Technology, Technology Solutions, Medical Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Laboratory Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Child Health, Environmental Issue, Molecular Biology, Preventative Care, Neurology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Emergency Response, Safety Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development, Education and Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID-19 Contact Tracing

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      95K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Services, Public Health, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      615 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Vaccine Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
    • Farmacovigilancia ocular: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • COVID-19 : à la recherche des contacts: University of Geneva
    • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
    • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego

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