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Material Science Courses

Material science courses can help you learn about the properties of materials, material selection, nanotechnology, and the principles of thermodynamics. You can build skills in analyzing material behavior, conducting experiments, and applying statistical methods to interpret data. Many courses introduce tools such as scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction, and software for modeling material properties, that support practical applications in industries like aerospace, electronics, and biomedical engineering.


Popular Material Science Courses and Certifications


  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Quantum Information

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Emerging Technologies, Informatics, Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology III

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Psychiatry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    181 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Getting started with Augmented Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, 3D Assets, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    137 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Research, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Building Design, Analysis, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Nanjing University

    计算机操作系统

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Computer Systems, File Systems, OS Process Management, Software Systems, System Design and Implementation, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Algorithms, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    143 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Integración y preparación de datos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Compilation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Data Management, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Emergence of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • Introduction to Quantum Information: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
  • Getting started with Augmented Reality: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español: Google Cloud
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools: Politecnico di Milano
  • 计算机操作系统: Nanjing University

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