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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

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

    4.7
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    438 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    New Space: Access to space - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Cost Reduction, Physics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · 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
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    The Diversity of Exoplanets

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Research, Quantitative Research, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Mechanics, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    353 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Biology, Data Visualization, Research Methodologies, Physics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Our Place in the Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • New Space: Access to space - Basics: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
  • The Diversity of Exoplanets: University of Geneva
  • Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution: University of Alberta
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
  • Our Place in the Cosmos: University of Colorado Boulder

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