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Infectious Disease Courses

Infectious disease courses can help you learn epidemiology, infection control methods, and the biology of pathogens. You can build skills in outbreak investigation, data analysis, and public health communication. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing disease trends and modeling software for predicting outbreaks, that support applying your knowledge in real-world health scenarios.

Popular Infectious Disease Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation

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    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Case Studies

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

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    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Clinical Nutrition, Oral Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Airway Management, Immunology, Infection Control, Heimlich Maneuver

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pain Management

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Environmental Issue, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Biology, Surgery, Anatomy, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Public Health, International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    University of Colorado System

    Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Oncology, Health Education, Health Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular infectious disease courses

  • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
  • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
  • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
  • Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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