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Computational Biology Courses

Computational biology courses can help you learn genetic sequencing, protein structure prediction, and biological data analysis. You can build skills in algorithm development, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and bioinformatics software, that support analyzing complex biological datasets and simulating biological processes.


Popular Computational Biology Courses and Certifications


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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition and Diet, Oncology

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    Universidad Austral

    La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, General Science and Research, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Experimentation, Diversity Awareness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Open Source Technology

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Become a JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Web Development, Angular, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Razonamiento artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Python Programming, Deductive Reasoning, Reinforcement Learning, Probability, Verification And Validation, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Front-End

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, C# (Programming Language)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria: Universidad Austral
  • Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Become a JavaScript Developer: Scrimba
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Razonamiento artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University

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Linear Algebra (10)
Reinforcement Learning (10)

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