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.

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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests
★ 4.9 (214) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Physiology
★ 4.9 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials, Instructional and Curriculum Design
★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Urology, Respiration, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Medical Terminology, Surgery
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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 (344) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (142) · Intermediate · 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, Research Design
★ 4.6 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis
★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks