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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Microbiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    525 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Biología bucal

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Immunology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    247 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    605 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Stories of Infection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    631 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
  • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
  • Biología bucal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Stories of Infection: Stanford University

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