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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Environmental Issue, Biochemistry, Environment, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation

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

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

    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research

    ★ 4.1 (644) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biomedical Technology, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Materials science, Drug Development, Scalability

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet

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

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

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Scientific Visualization, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

    ★ 3.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

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

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

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

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

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

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Child Health, Pulmonology, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Respiratory Care, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.5 (287) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biology courses

  • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London

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