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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 California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Timelines, Life Sciences, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physics, Biology

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Social Sciences, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Mapping, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Design, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Creative Design

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Culture, Aesthetics, Anthropology, Social Studies, Human Development, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology, Timelines, Science and Research, Physics, Storytelling

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Pulmonology, Life Sciences, Human Development, General Medicine, Biology, Anthropology, Neurology, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 5 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Health Policy, Research, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies

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

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

    ★ 3.5 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo

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