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.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Informatics, Big Data, Data Science, Biostatistics, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Cell Biology
★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies
★ 3.6 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology
★ 4.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Ancient History, Environmental Science, Timelines, World History, Life Sciences, Biology
★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Performance Tuning, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Programming
★ 4.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Microbiology, Data Collection
★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases
★ 5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physics, Biology
★ 4.7 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests
★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws
★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care
★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Neurology, Experimentation, Research Methodologies
★ 5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months