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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Urology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Fluoroscopy, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Care Management, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, First Aid, Psychology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    983 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology I

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    734 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    575 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Color Theory, Visual Impairment Education, Motion Arguments, Biology, Physiology, Anatomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems: University of Michigan
  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
  • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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