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Biology courses can help you learn cellular processes, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary theory. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through hands-on experiments and field studies. Many courses introduce tools like microscopes, DNA sequencers, and statistical software, that support conducting research and analyzing biological data.


Popular Biology Courses and Certifications


  • E

    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Human Development, Biology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Risk Management, Physiology, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.7 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Research Methodologies, Biology

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Mining

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

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pathology, Climate Change Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Preventative Care, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Biology

    ★ 4.9 (88) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Cell Biology, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.1 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Store, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, SQL, Data Storage, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    ★ 3.5 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • I

    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology, Capillary, Hemodynamics, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Interactive Learning

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Microbiology, Science and Research

    ★ 4.4 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Memory Management, Microbiology

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

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biology courses

  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
  • Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management: University of Florida
  • Introduction to Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience: Immersify

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