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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


  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Physiology, Liberal Arts, Medical Science and Research, Biology, European History, Pathology, Immunology, Endocrinology, Biotechnology, Human Development, Neurology, Anthropology, Cell Biology, Infectious Diseases, Ancient History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Structural Analysis, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    355 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Environment, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    499 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva

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