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.

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Hong Kong
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Operating Cost, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Pathology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Management Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Respiration, Respiratory Care, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Treatment Planning, Physiology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Patient Education And Counseling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Child Health, Community Health, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Neurology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Memory Management, Microbiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months