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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


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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Specimen Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Prenatal Care, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology

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    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: X-Ray Computed Tomography, Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Quality, electromagnetics, Image Analysis, Specimen Processing, Cell Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

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    University of California San Diego

    Algae Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Regulatory Requirements, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    The University of Sydney

    Life, Health and Radiation

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Dental Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Pathology

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    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Asepsis, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Hospital Admissions, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Occupational Health

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

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    Utrecht University

    The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Precision Medicine, Physiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Research, Research Design, Big Data, Biochemistry, Research

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Image Analysis, Specimen Preparation, Structural Analysis

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, 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, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Product Planning, Entrepreneurship

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
  • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
  • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
  • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University

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