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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


  • 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
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    639 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Physical Science, Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Nanotecnologia, Sostenibilitat i matemàtiques al món nano

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Materials science, Micrometer, Innovation, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Ideation, Safety Standards, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Electronics, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Physical Science, Mechanics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Mixed · 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, Materials science, Mechanics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics of Light and Materials

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Process Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Integral Calculus, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    116 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Material Behavior: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
  • Nanotecnologia, Sostenibilitat i matemàtiques al món nano: Universitat de Barcelona
  • 普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1)): National Taiwan University
  • 电磁学下——恒磁场与时变电磁场: Peking University
  • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University
  • Approximation Methods: University of Colorado Boulder

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