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.

Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiology, Patient Observation, Life Support, Clinical Practices, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medical Emergency, Electrophysiology, Anatomy, Blood Pressure, Physiology, Nursing
★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Procedures, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.5 (317) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics
★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Statistical Visualization, Bioinformatics, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, Design Elements And Principles, R Programming, Network Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Statistical Analysis
★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nephrology, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Urology, Life Sciences, Gynecology, Biology, Coordination, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.8 (104) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control
★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Chemistry
★ 4.2 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies
★ 4.1 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Community Health, Risk Analysis
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Experimentation, Biochemical Assays, Quantitative Research
★ 4.6 (247) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Physiology, Epidemiology, Life Sciences, Big Data, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Metadata Management, Specimen Collection, Taxonomy
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
★ 4.7 (330) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months