• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Physical Chemistry

    Physical Chemistry Courses Online

    Study physical chemistry for understanding chemical systems. Learn about thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum chemistry.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Physical Chemistry Course Catalog

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Exploring Quantum Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Vibrations, Semiconductors, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      70 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      N

      National Taiwan University

      生活中的電波

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Radiation Protection, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Geospatial Information and Technology, Electrical Safety, Communication Systems, Safety Standards, Electrical Engineering, Digital Communications, Electronics, Physical Science

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Process Control, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      159 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Trigonometry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      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
      ·
      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      267 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Una aproximación a la química del carbono

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      488 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      P

      Peking University

      电磁学上——恒定电场

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electric Power Systems, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      N

      National Taiwan University

      材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      626 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Engineering, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemistry, Calculus

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      264 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      É

      École Polytechnique

      Physics of silicon solar cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Physical Chemistry learners also search

    Chemistry
    Organic Chemistry
    Engineering
    Engineering Management
    Beginner Engineering
    Advanced Engineering
    Energy Engineering
    Civil Engineering
    1…567…114

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

    • Exploring Quantum Physics: University of Maryland, College Park
    • 生活中的電波: National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
    • Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity: University of California, Davis
    • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
    • Una aproximación a la química del carbono: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 电磁学上——恒定电场: Peking University
    • 材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok