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Natural Sciences Courses

Natural sciences courses can help you learn about biological systems, chemical reactions, physical laws, and ecological principles. You can build skills in experimental design, data analysis, and critical thinking while exploring topics like genetics, thermodynamics, and environmental science. Many courses introduce tools such as laboratory equipment, statistical software, and simulation models, that support conducting experiments and analyzing scientific data.


Popular Natural Sciences Courses and Certifications


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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

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    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Identity and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, World History, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Exercise Science, Epidemiology, Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Building Your Community Resources

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Training Programs, Relationship Building, Course Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Data Mapping

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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Action Oriented

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    Coursera

    Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Instructional Design

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    University of Houston

    American Deaf Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Justice, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Communication Disorders, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Special Education, Education and Training, Non-Verbal Communication, Civil Law

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Justice

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    University of Western Australia

    Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Identity and Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Building Your Community Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board: Coursera
  • American Deaf Culture: University of Houston

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