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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


  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Basic Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, electromagnetics, Science and Research, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Physical Science, Experimentation, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Calculations, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    147 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving, Calculus, Integral Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Practices, Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    956 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    253 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Analysis, Production Process, Process Engineering, Mechanics, Reliability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    电磁学下——恒磁场与时变电磁场

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    生活中的電波

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Radiation Protection, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, electromagnetics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Electrical Safety, General Networking, Communication Systems, Safety Standards, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Physical Science

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Física: Dimensión y Movimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Integral Calculus, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus, Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Methods, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    210 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    271 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    有机化学

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacy, Structural Analysis, Derivatives

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica: Politecnico di Milano
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits: Rice University
  • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II: Arizona State University
  • 电磁学下——恒磁场与时变电磁场: Peking University
  • 生活中的電波: National Taiwan University
  • Física: Dimensión y Movimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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