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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 Florida

    Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Research, Biology

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests

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

  • I

    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology, Capillary, Hemodynamics, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Interactive Learning

    ★ 4.6 (74) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environment, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Genetic Epidemiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Molecular Biology, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Ancient History

    ★ 4.7 (55) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    天文探秘

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.8 (82) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases

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

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Informatics, Big Data, Data Science, Biostatistics, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Microbiology, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.2 (58) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The neuropsychology of decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology

    ★ 4.3 (34) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
  • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
  • Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
  • Genetic Epidemiology Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • 天文探秘: Nanjing University
  • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
  • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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