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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


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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Testing, Electronic Components, Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical 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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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Process Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6 stars, 12 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Physics, Chemistry, Experimentation, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Electronics

    4.7 stars, 4.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Iniciándome en la Química

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy

    4.4 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, User Feedback, Experimentation, Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 150 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Primary and Secondary Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Capacity Management, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing

    4.7 stars, 137 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    University of California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Hazard Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Occupational Health, Health And Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Assurance, Chemistry, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Equipment Design, Risk Control

    4.8 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6 stars, 203 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Exploring Quantum Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Torque (Physics), Quantitative Research, Science and Research, Mechanics, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Vibrations, Semiconductors, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

    4.2 stars, 74 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (74) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

    4.8 stars, 256 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (256) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    4.5 stars, 750 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (750) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know: University of California, Davis
  • Iniciándome en la Química: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • Primary and Secondary Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Exploring Quantum Physics: University of Maryland, College Park

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