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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


  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Reacciones rédox en la industria y la naturaleza

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Reacciones de oxidación-reducción: conceptos básicos

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7 stars, 577 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (577) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry

    4.7 stars, 209 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (209) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : fondements

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Chemistry, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    4.6 stars, 58 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

    4.7 stars, 963 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (963) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Electronic Components, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Reliability, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Testing, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling, Drug Development

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

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

    4.7 stars, 641 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • C

    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry

    4.8 stars, 816 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (816) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Research

    4.7 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

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

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

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical chemistry courses

  • Reacciones rédox en la industria y la naturaleza: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Reacciones de oxidación-reducción: conceptos básicos: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions: Duke University
  • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics: Rice University
  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
  • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech

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