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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Dog Emotion and Cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Training Programs, Anthropology, Experimentation, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Procedures, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    317 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Behavior Management, Biology, Goal Setting, Endocrinology, Mindfulness, Exercise Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, Design Elements And Principles, R Programming, Network Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Web Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Health Informatics, R (Software), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Classification Algorithms

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    287 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Evolutionary Biology: Genes to Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Women in environmental biology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories: Emory University
  • Data Visualization for Genome Biology: University of Toronto
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder

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