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.

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Culture, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History
★ 4.5 (168) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education
★ 4.7 (458) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.8 (371) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
★ 4.6 (501) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Biomedical Technology, Medical Devices, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes
★ 4.8 (239) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation
★ 4.9 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Timelines, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Physics
★ 4.7 (441) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulations, Design Reviews, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Experimentation, Browser Compatibility, Conceptual Design, Display Devices, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
★ 4.9 (832) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Data Literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Descriptive Statistics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (532) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Human Development, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Endocrinology
★ 4.8 (400) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Respiration, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Public Health
★ 4.8 (402) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months