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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


  • U

    University of Manchester

    Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Practices, Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.6 (956) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Image Analysis

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

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Fraud detection, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Research

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation

    ★ 4.8 (233K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Materials in Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dental Radiography, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Materials science, Oral and Dental Care, Biomedical Engineering, Oral Health, Analytical Testing, 3D Modeling, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

    ★ 4.7 (527) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Miami

    Materials Used for Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Technology, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Trigonometry

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (977) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Workflow Management, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Solutions, Technical Communication, Process Design, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (3.9K) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Energy and Utilities, Research Methodologies, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Learning Strategies, Climate Change Mitigation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Language Learning, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Psychology, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Music

    ★ 4.6 (137) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester
  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong
  • Materials Used for Additive Manufacturing: University of Miami
  • Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Foundations of Data Science: Google

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