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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rice University

    Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Occupational Hygiene, Cleanliness, Building Services Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Infection Control, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Control, Radiation Protection, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Analytical Testing, Microbiology

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Microfabrication

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Materials science, Process Flow Diagrams, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques, Personal protective equipment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    COVID-19 - A clinical update

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Mitigation, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a la Neurociencia

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Psychology, Anatomy, Human Development, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Endocrinology

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Health Equity, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Education, Health Assessment, Internal Medicine, Demography

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Environment, Pathology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Community Health, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Immunology, Preventative Care, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Microfabrication: University of Minnesota
  • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
  • Introducción a la Neurociencia: Universidad de Palermo
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego

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