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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Storytelling, Life Sciences

    4.7 stars, 209 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (209) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Life Sciences, Neurology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Development, Precision Medicine, Disabilities, Child Development, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Pre-Clinical Development, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.9 stars, 154 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (154) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacotherapy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Oncology

    4.7 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sustainable Systems, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Mitigation, Drug Development

    5 stars, 245 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, World History, Biochemistry

    4.3 stars, 149 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology

    4.6 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Immunology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Cell Biology, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Nutrition Education, Production Process, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Cardiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Store, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, SQL, Data Storage, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    3.5 stars, 100 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.5 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Epidemiology

    4.8 stars, 137 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Environment, Sustainable Development, Instructional Strategies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Community Organizing, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Biology, Collaboration

    4.9 stars, 209 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (209) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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