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The course was very interesting and complete. It´s sad that you can´t receive a certificate upon completion

The moment I saw a course that combined human biology with aviation, space, and extreme environments, I didn’t realise how profoundly it would change the way I understood the human body. At the beginning, anatomy felt like a collection of diagrams and definitions. By the end, it felt like a living, adaptable system constantly responding to its environment. One of the most impactful aspects was learning about human limits. Exploring acceleration, pressure, radiation, hypoxia, and hyperoxia showed me that while the human body is not built for extremes, it is remarkably capable of adapting—up to a point. I came to understand why pilots lose consciousness under high G-forces, why altitude leads to oxygen deprivation, and why too much oxygen can be just as harmful as too little. These ideas stopped being abstract and became clear outcomes of blood flow, cellular energy production, and organ support. The historical development of aviation medicine made the learning deeply human. Many principles we rely on today emerged from real experiences of early pilots, engineers, and doctors working at the limits of human survival. This helped me appreciate how medical knowledge evolves over time, shaped by exploration, experimentation, and innovation. Studying space and Martian medicine transformed my view of anatomy even further. Removing Earth’s gravity revealed how dependent our bones, muscles, cardiovascular system, and sense of balance are on constant mechanical forces. I began to see the body not as separate systems, but as an integrated whole, where changes in one condition affect every other system. What made this course especially meaningful was its interdisciplinary approach. Physics, biology, history, and medicine were woven together seamlessly. Concepts like acceleration, pressure, and radiation became essential tools for understanding injury, disease, and survival rather than isolated scientific ideas. Above all, this course made anatomy relevant and applied. It showed how understanding the human body is crucial for aviation safety, space exploration, emergency medicine, and future human life beyond Earth. It didn’t just teach information—it reshaped how I think about the human body under stress and in extreme environments. A course like this stands out because it turns learning into deep understanding, encouraging students to see the human body as dynamic, interconnected, and constantly adapting to the challenges it faces.

El curso es bastante completo a pesar de su corta duración. Aborda temas muy interesantes y su forma de evaluación es sencilla y accesible. Las charlas de los distintos módulos son entretenidas y siempre profundizan en cómo los conceptos estudiados se aplican en la vida diaria y en diversas profesiones. Por estos motivos, lo califico con cinco estrellas. Sin embargo, me habría gustado que se trabajara un poco más el tema de los dispositivos utilizados en el espacio, especialmente aquellos que emplean los astronautas para ejercitarse. Aunque este aspecto se mencionó brevemente en el último módulo, no se profundizó lo suficiente en los “dispositivos” como tal. Aun así, quedé muy satisfecho con el curso.

I’ve just completed the Space Medicine course, and I’m incredibly grateful for the experience. The course provided valuable insights into the complexities of human health in space, and the content was both engaging and thought-provoking. It has sparked a deep interest in space exploration, and I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned, especially in my pursuit of gynecology. Thank you, Coursera, for offering such a fascinating and informative course. I look forward to applying this knowledge to my future endeavors in gync... Best regards, Asrifa Ishaq ❤️🩺..

This was a super interesting introduction into aerospace physiology, which explores the most classical examples and case studies of aerospace related health conditions and then provides a primer into more extreme circumstances in space and beyond. This is a beginner level course but I recommend it after you've familiarized yourself with fundamental concepts in the biological and physical sciences (human physiology, gas laws, gravity, etc.). Enjoy!

Superb!! Excellent lectures, with great videos. Even has guest lecturers who are excellent. My background is not strong in the sciences, but I was able to understand the various points of the lectures. A wonderful fascinating course. Loved it. Congratulations to the two main instructors - you developed a terrific course and did a great job in teaching it. I learned so much and am incredibly happy I took this class. Thank you!!

This course offered a clear and engaging introduction to space medicine. I found the modules on microgravity effects, medical emergencies in space, and human health on Mars particularly insightful. The content was well-structured, easy to follow, and provided practical examples that helped me understand complex concepts. Overall, it was an excellent learning experience that broadened my understanding of human health in space.

Loved it! Felt so refreshing to learn about all the critical aspects involved in extreme environments. As an architectural designer that has always loved science and learning about the space this is all really attractive. The instructors and guests were very passionate and easy to understand. It was also great to see how so many areas of study intersect with this topic. Really awesome! Would look forward to a part 2!

**“It is truly a dream come true. The joy I feel upon completing this course is immense. I am committed to continuing the adventure of space exploration, and I hope it will bring truth and answers to humanity’s deepest questions. For anyone who would like to connect with me in exploring this dream, I can be reached at: kumawinner@gmail.com. Dr. Winner Kuma, MD”**

A course to introduce the subject of aerospace medicine and the links between medicine, science and engineering for expeditionary space flight. IThe course material was very well presented and the graded quizzes were challenging and very thought provoking. I would recommend this course to anyone who have an interest in manned spaceflight and aviation in general.

I was extremely curious about the title of the course and I decided to enrolled. I am so grateful that I did! I respect and admire even more Doctors in medicine and astronauts, scientists and all the people involved in any type of investigation not only for the well being of astronauts on a space mission, but for the good of humanity.

This course is extremely thoughtful and beautifully illustrates the modern space challenges. It also provides a better insight into the need for space for medicine and captivates the space enthusiast to learn more about it. I would like to appreciate this course and thoughtful instructors for such a wonderful learning experience.

A brilliant introductory course for those who are interested in the concept of space medicine, but don't know where to start. I enjoyed the case study based approach of each module, which demonstrated a problem encountered by astronauts, before diving into the more scientific aspects of the issue.

This is hands down one of the best, easiest, and most beneifical courses I have taken. As a high school student this has greatly piqued my interest in space medicine and applications, thank you to Duke University for offering this great opportunity, I could not have been more grateful!

The absolute best beginners course for anybody interested in this sort of thing. I am a sixteen year old who just finished their GCSEs and this was completely accessible to me and the instructors taught everything in a way that was completely engaging and understandable. Amazing.

Really loved the course, very informative and very interactive. I loved the guest lectures, especially of Dr Richard Moon and Lt Col Patrick Falvey. Thanks to the creators for such a wonderful and amazing course. Looking forward for an advanced course or follow-up course.

This was such a phenomenal course, I have come to love science, for it is such a marvelous subject! It is worth all the time spent in this course. I thank the tutors and the Coursera platform to make this fantastic course available for all. Grateful!

This was a insightful, interesting, and entertaining course. It gave some depth of understanding without requiring the background of an expert. If you're interested in space, space travel, or planetary exploration, I would highly recommend.

Me inscribí en este curso porque la temática me pareció interesante y bien actualizada. Explican de forma comprensible en videos adecuados y concisos lo que es esencial conocer. Recomiendo totalmente, muchas gracias por la oportunidad.

Excellent course with excellent instructors who gave through coverage of the subject: medical, space, engineering, flight surgeons and more, with several guest speakers. Should be a professional certificate course.

This course is not only free but extremely interesting. It provides a completely new insight on how tough it truly is to live on space and has greatly expanded my understanding. 100% recommend

Тема, о которой я ранее не задумывалась, но которая оказалось просто неземной и безумно интересной!! Теперь я хочу больше знать об исследованиях в этой области и, возможно, участвовать в них.

Was very beneficial. You don't need any previous knowledge, everything is explained very simply, although I had to rewatch some of the videos, because I don't have any background in Physics.

I have no backround experience in this topic, but this course didn't require me to have any experience. It was easy to understand and helped me learn so much about this topic. Loved it.