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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


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    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

    4.7
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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue

    4.8
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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Industrial Biomanufacturing: From Cells to Products

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Cell Cultures, Chemical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Production Process, Microbiology, Sustainable Technologies, Biochemistry, Sustainable Business, Cell Biology, Process Control, Sustainable Systems, Molecular Biology, Process Development

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Emergence of Life

    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
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    Duke University

    Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Sensory Systems Analysis, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Physiology, Biology

    4.3
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    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mapping, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Analysis

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

    4.8
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    Northwestern University

    Introduction to Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Urology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Cell Biology

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    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pain Management

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Cell Biology

    4.8
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biology courses

  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
  • Industrial Biomanufacturing: From Cells to Products: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University
  • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
  • DNA Decoded: McMaster University

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