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Physical Chemistry Courses

Physical chemistry courses can help you learn thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics, along with their applications in chemical reactions and material properties. You can build skills in analyzing molecular structures, understanding reaction mechanisms, and applying statistical mechanics to real-world problems. Many courses introduce tools like spectroscopy, chromatography, and computational chemistry software, that support conducting experiments and interpreting data in both academic and industrial settings.

Popular Physical Chemistry Courses and Certifications


  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering, Vibrations, Physical Science, electromagnetics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Research, Software Development, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus, Estimation, Trigonometry, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus

    4.7 stars, 643 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (643) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations

    4.7 stars, 307 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (307) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Issue

    4.6 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Chemistry

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.6 stars, 564 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (564) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Vibrations

    4.7 stars, 2.6K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Innovation, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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