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The phrase "a total of four courses" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when specifying the exact number of courses in a particular context, such as education or meal planning.
Example: "For this semester, students are required to complete a total of four courses to fulfill their degree requirements."
Alternatives: "four courses in total" or "a complete set of four courses".
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All students must take a total of FOUR courses from the MEMS (Materials Science) core concentrations, covering at least three of the four cores.
A certificate can be obtained by completing three MS&E core courses, plus one MS&E elective course for a total of four courses.
A total of four courses (24 weeks) were delivered.
A total of four courses (24 weeks) were administered.
MMC, 7 mg m−2 (maximum total dose 14 mg), was given as an intravenous bolus every 6 weeks for a total of four courses.
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"There were a total of three courses of one week.
Students must take a total of five courses from the following lists of electives.
Students must complete a total of seven courses (35 units) for their functional specialization.
For the regional specialization in Middle East, students must take a total of three courses (9 points).
For the regional specialization in East Central Europe, students must take a total of three courses (9 points).
For the specialization in United States, students must take a total of three courses (9 points).
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