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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


  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods I

    Skills you'll gain: Informatics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Production, Materials science, Drug Development, Scalability

    4.7 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Cell Biology, Scientific Visualization, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Network Model, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

    4 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Substance Abuse

    4.9 stars, 3.1K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3 stars, 577 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Laboratory Procedures, Molecular Biology

    4.9 stars, 2.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 841 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (841) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    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 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
  • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function: Rice University

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