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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development
★ 4.5 (351) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure, Equipment decontamination
★ 4.7 (339) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (358) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Physical Science, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry
★ 4.7 (346) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics
★ 4.8 (368) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
★ 4.8 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Dental Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
★ 4.9 (366) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Biology
★ 4.8 (347) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology
★ 4.8 (314) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Biology
★ 4.9 (294) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Specimen Processing, Cell Biology, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling
★ 4.9 (272) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months