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    Explore astrobiology to study the potential for life beyond Earth. Learn about planetary conditions, life detection methods, and space exploration.

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      University of California, Irvine

      Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Medical Imaging

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our Place in the Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement, Storytelling

      4.2
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Biology, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Experimentation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Life Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Molecular Biology, Energy and Utilities, Biology, Public Health, Discussion Facilitation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Planetary Health for Nurses

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Nursing, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Practices, Community Health, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Emergency Response

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Space is Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, World History, Innovation, Science and Research, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Space Research

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Big Data, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Telecommunications, Data Processing, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Data Collection

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Infection Control, Pathology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Community Health, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Testing, Taxonomy, Clinical Trials

      4.8
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Student Engagement, Content Creation, Photography, Simulations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity, Music, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Research, General Science and Research, Physics, Research Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Data Integration, Statistical Analysis, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Experience, Systems Integration, Molecular Biology, Systems Analysis, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
    • Our Place in the Cosmos: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
    • Planetary Health for Nurses: Yale University
    • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digitalisation in Space Research: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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