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    Duke University

    Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Micrometer, Image Analysis, Chemical Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Iniciándome en la Química

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Materials science, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Systems Of Measurement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Materials science, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Quality (QA/QC), Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Standard Operating Procedure, Packaging and Labeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    有机化学

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Experience, Pharmacy, Structural Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Materials science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    810 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Hazard Analysis, Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
  • Iniciándome en la Química: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • 有机化学: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech

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