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Biochemistry Courses

Biochemistry courses can help you learn metabolic pathways, protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics, and molecular genetics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques such as chromatography, spectrophotometry, and electrophoresis, along with data analysis and experimental design. Many courses introduce tools like bioinformatics software and laboratory equipment, that support analyzing biological data and conducting experiments in research and clinical settings.

Popular Biochemistry Courses and Certifications


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    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Cell Cultures, Environment, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Pharmaceuticals, Production Process, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Natural Resource Management, Process Engineering

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Research

    4.7
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    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medication Administration, Chemistry, Analytical Testing

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Biotech — From Science to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Product Development

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology

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    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, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Environment, Drug Interaction, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Iniciándome en la Química

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Mining

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Scientific Methods, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Ancient History, European History, Neurology, Endocrinology, Taxonomy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    大学化学

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Experimentation

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    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Taxonomy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Pre-formulation: Novartis
  • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function: Rice University
  • ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Iniciándome en la Química: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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