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Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology
AMEDD Center and School

Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology
Great advances have been made in the field of anatomy and physiology of the human body. ALISON's free online diploma course introduces you to the basic anatomy and physiology of important systems in ..
Students: 53,774 Start Course
Diploma in Environmental Science
OpenLearn

Diploma in Environmental Science
This free online diploma course is ideal for professionals working in the area of environmental science, for students who wish to pursue a career in environmental science, or for those who simply wan..
Students: 27,814 Start Course

Fundamentals of Chemistry
XSIQ

Fundamentals of Chemistry

This free online course offers a simple introduction to basic chemistry and is ideal as a study aid for secondary school students or anyone interested in learning the basics of chemistry.

Students: 20,790 Start Course
Diploma in General Science
XSIQ

Diploma in General Science
The free online Diploma in General Science course from ALISON is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of key subjects in biology, chemistry and physics. In b..
Students: 19,948 Start Course

Fundamentals of Biology
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Fundamentals of Biology
Introduction to Biology is a free introductory course on the science of the living world. These lessons teach learners of all ages about organisms, cells, nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins..
Students: 17,264 Start Course
Advanced Biology 1
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Advanced Biology 1
This comprehensive biology course introduces a broad range of biology subjects including molecular biology, gene, cell biology, organic and inorganic compounds, experimental methods and designs, regu..
Students: 16,638 Start Course
Advanced Chemistry 1
XSIQ

Advanced Chemistry 1
This free online course offers an in-depth exploration of general, organic and analytic chemistry. It examines various topics such as chemical equilibrium, rates of reaction, chromatography and their..
Students: 11,900 Start Course
Advanced Physics 1
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Advanced Physics 1
This free online Physics course covers electronics, electric systems, magnets, sounds and transformers, and much more. It provides a comprehensive grounding in Physics and is ideal as a complement to..
Students: 11,234 Start Course
Chemistry - Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table
Khan Academy

Chemistry - Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table
Two fundamental aspects of chemistry are, firstly, the structure of the atom and the role of the subatomic particles neutrons, protons and electrons, and, secondly, the atomic structure of the known ..
Students: 4,620 Start Course
Advanced Biology 2
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Advanced Biology 2
This free online course in our Biology suite examines natural selection, patterns of evolution and molecular biology. It also explores DNA, protein synthesis and mutations and gene mapping. It is a p..
Students: 3,740 Start Course
Advanced Physics 2
XSIQ

Advanced Physics 2
This free online tutorial reviews motion, electric fields, spectra, energy transfers, force, acceleration, gravity Newton's Laws, projectiles, light, and much, much more. This comprehensive grounding..
Students: 3,562 Start Course
Advanced Chemistry  2
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Advanced Chemistry  2
This free online course in Chemistry looks at elements, electrochemistry and food chemistry among other topics. It is an ideal course to engage students and help them grapple with the subject matter ..
Students: 3,546 Start Course
Biology - Genes and Gene Technology
OpenLearn

Biology - Genes and Gene Technology
It is over sixty years since the structure of DNA was first discovered by Watson and Crick. Since then work in genetics and gene technology has expanded to the point where the entire human genome has..
Students: 3,297 Start Course
Physics - Motion, Speed and Time
Khan Academy

Physics - Motion, Speed and Time
Motion, speed and time are three fundamental concepts in basic physics and they are important building blocks for understanding more advanced topics. This free online course introduces you to how dis..
Students: 3,233 Start Course
Fundamentals of General Science
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Fundamentals of General Science
The 'Introduction to General Science' is a free interactive course that allows the learner to grapple with scientific knowledge in interesting, engaging and easy way. It educates the learner on how s..
Students: 3,158 Start Course
Introduction to Cellular Physiology
AMEDD Center and School

Introduction to Cellular Physiology
Cell physiology is the branch of science that studies the structure and function of individual cells. Our increasing knowledge and understanding of cellular mechanisms and processes have led to great..
Students: 2,983 Start Course
Biology - Cell Division
Khan Academy

Biology - Cell Division
Cell division and replication are fundamental biological processes that occur in all organisms. This free online course about cell division will explain the complex processes of cell division in deta..
Students: 2,634 Start Course
Physics - Advanced Motion in Two Dimensions
Khan Academy

Physics - Advanced Motion in Two Dimensions
Using vectors to study motion is a fundamental skill to have when studying physics. Vector quantities used to describe the physical world include displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force. In t..
Students: 2,287 Start Course
Biology - Evolution, Natural Selection and DNA
Khan Academy

Biology - Evolution, Natural Selection and DNA
Evolution and natural selection are very important concepts that have revolutionised our understanding of biology. Natural selection is a process resulting in the evolution of organisms that are best..
Students: 2,213 Start Course
Physics - Gravity
Khan Academy

Physics - Gravity
Gravity is the force that keeps us on the ground and understanding how gravity works is very important as it has a great influence on the upward and downward movement of objects. This free online cou..
Students: 1,797 Start Course
Biology - Heredity
Khan Academy

Biology - Heredity
Heredity is the genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring. Many of these characteristics, particularly the dominant ones, have a physical manifestation like hair colour or colo..
Students: 1,632 Start Course
Chemistry - States of Matter
Khan Academy

Chemistry - States of Matter
Matter exists in four states - solid, liquid, gas and plasma and it will change state depending on the temperature and pressure applied to the matter. In this free online chemistry course about state..
Students: 1,380 Start Course
Chemistry - Molecules and their Composition
Khan Academy

Chemistry - Molecules and their Composition
A molecule is a group of two or more atoms that bind together using chemical bonds. They may be from one or multiple elements and it is the ratio, or mass composition, of each molecule that gives the..
Students: 1,241 Start Course
Chemistry - Gases and Their Properties
Khan Academy

Chemistry - Gases and Their Properties
Gases behave differently from either solids or liquids, so there are different methods for understanding their behaviour. Having neither fixed volume nor shape gases are moulded entirely by the conta..
Students: 1,090 Start Course
Physics - Introduction to Motion in Two Dimensions
Khan Academy

Physics - Introduction to Motion in Two Dimensions
Calculating change in motion is a very important concept to master in physics. When change happens in one dimension it is relatively easy to calculate the variable. However, change rarely happens in ..
Students: 1,075 Start Course
Physics - Kinematics through Practical Examples
Khan Academy

Physics - Kinematics through Practical Examples
In physics the study of movement and the motion of objects is called kinematics and is a branch of mechanics. The study of the motion of objects focuses on topics such as acceleration, position and v..
Students: 1,035 Start Course
Chemistry - The Nature of Substances
Khan Academy

Chemistry - The Nature of Substances
The amount of energy required to change the state of a substance depends on how strong or weak the bonds between the molecules are. For substances with strong bonds at standard temperature and pressu..
Students: 1,030 Start Course
Physics - Normal and Contact Forces
Khan Academy

Physics - Normal and Contact Forces
Understanding the concept of force and the effects various forces have on objects are very important topics in physics. For example, when you try to move a heavy object it takes more effort to get it..
Students: 1,028 Start Course

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