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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 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Water Sustainability, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Experimentation, Research

    4.9 stars, 145 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (145) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology

    4.4 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • 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 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • P

    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Bioinformatics, Environment, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Ancient History

    4.9 stars, 113 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (113) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • 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

    4.4 stars, 41 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (41) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Design Specifications

    4.4 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Climate Change Mitigation, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • 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 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
  • Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses: Lecturio
  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Genetic Epidemiology Foundations: University of Colorado System
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • The neuropsychology of decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder

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