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Biology Courses

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


  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis, Heat Maps

    ★ 4.8 (488) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Arizona

    Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Physics, Scientific Methods, Microbiology

    ★ 4.9 (525) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.9 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines

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

    ★ 4.8 (499) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction

    ★ 4.8 (506) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algae Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Development, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    ★ 4.8 (624) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods

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

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  • P

    Princeton University

    Imagining Other Earths

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

    ★ 4.7 (411) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, electromagnetics, Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (458) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (500) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Data Literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Descriptive Statistics, Biotechnology, Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.7 (532) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Materials in Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dental Radiography, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Materials science, Oral and Dental Care, Biomedical Engineering, Oral Health, Analytical Testing, 3D Modeling, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

    ★ 4.7 (527) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biology courses

  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines: Rice University
  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
  • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester

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