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      Johns Hopkins University

      Chemicals and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Fundamentals of Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Experimentation, Laboratory Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Chemistry, Physiology, Physics, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Philosophy of Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Peer Review, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      634 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      走进天文学

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Physical Science, Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Chemistry, Mechanics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      大学化学

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Materials science, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      643 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Química, guerra y ética

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, International Relations, Biochemistry, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Control, Public Safety and National Security, Personal protective equipment, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Biology, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Philosophy of Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
    • 走进天文学: Nanjing University
    • 大学化学: Peking University
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College
    • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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