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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Community Health, Sociology, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, Patient-centered Care, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Human Development, Biology, Anthropology, Neurology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Community Development
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Timelines, Human Development, General Science and Research, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Process Development, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months