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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    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 (355) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.7 (330) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Women in environmental biology

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Quality, Science and Research

    ★ 4.5 (138) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    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 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Calculus

    ★ 4.8 (134) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Safety Assurance

    ★ 4.4 (436) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Planetary Health for Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Nursing, Health Education, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Community Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Health Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Emergency Response

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder

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