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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Medical Terminology
★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Physiology, Pathology, Swallowing Disorders, Capillary, Chronic Diseases, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Product Development
★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Molecular Biology, Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research
★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology, Life Sciences
★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Endocrinology, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pathology, Medical Practices and Procedures, Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, General Medicine, Physiology
★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Electrical Systems
★ 4.7 (223) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Structural Analysis, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Research Reports, Biology, Life Sciences, Research Design
★ 4.6 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Human Development, Environment, Culture, Molecular Biology, Natural Resource Management
★ 4.6 (170) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks