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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology, Bioinformatics
★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning
★ 4.7 (177) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Electrophysiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Blood Pressure, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Language Disorders, Biology
★ 4.9 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Culture, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
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 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biology, Structural Analysis
★ 4.7 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Physiology, Urology, Pathology, Neurology, Biology
★ 4.8 (632) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.5 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Systems, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care
★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.9 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology
★ 4.9 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months