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Genetics Courses

Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.


Popular Genetics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Socioeconomics, Diagnostic Tests, Preventative Care, Biology, Social Justice, Health Education, Cultural Diversity, Medical Science and Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy

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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

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    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality

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    Coursera

    عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Data Processing

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Health Policy, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistics for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Health Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

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

  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London
  • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ØŒ RNA) باستخدام R: Coursera
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University

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