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.

Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Advocacy
★ 4.7 (139) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Cell Biology, Data Transformation
★ 4.1 (94) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine
★ 4.8 (117) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Human Development, Biology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Risk Management, Physiology, Interpersonal Communications
★ 4.7 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Cardiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Oncology
★ 4.8 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Performance Tuning, Program Development, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Performance Testing, Computer Programming
★ 4.4 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling
★ 4.6 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Taxonomy, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Scientific Methods
★ 4.9 (113) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Mining
★ 4.6 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Oncology, Physiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Biology, Molecular Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Conceptual Design, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
★ 4.9 (146) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months