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Astrobiology Courses

Astrobiology courses can help you learn about the origins of life, extremophiles, planetary habitability, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. You can build skills in analyzing biological data, understanding chemical processes in extreme environments, and applying scientific methods to evaluate astrobiological hypotheses.


Popular Astrobiology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

    4.6
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    499 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Timelines, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    440 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Editing, Science and Research, Grammar, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Storytelling

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    RNA Biology with Eterna

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis

    4.7
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Data Analysis Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

    4.4
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    161 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Emergence of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, World History, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Energy and Utilities, Technology Strategies, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Commercialization, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Sustainable Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Methods, Physiology, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology

    4.4
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
  • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
  • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh
  • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
  • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder

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