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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science

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

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    电磁学上——恒定电场

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Integral Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.9 (40) · Mixed · 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 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology, Hydrology

    ★ 4.8 (814) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology I

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Line, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Materials science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Issue

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

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

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

  • 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 (271) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Más que química

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.9 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Materials science, Workforce Development, Compliance Management, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Product Planning, Product Management

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Materials Science : Arizona State University
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • 电磁学上——恒定电场: Peking University
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals: Arizona State University
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
  • Ferrous Technology I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University
  • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna: Politecnico di Milano

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