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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 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

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Ancient History, World History, Microbiology

    ★ 4.8 (22) · 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

  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, AI Personalization, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics

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

  • I

    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Nutrition Education, Medical Terminology, Biology

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

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introducción a la genética vegetal

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Plant Operations and Management, Biotechnology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Environment and Resource Management, Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Case Studies, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Community Health

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

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, System Configuration, Systems Development, Biology, Life Sciences

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

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

  • Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans : University of Michigan
  • Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions: University of Cape Town
  • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
  • Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
  • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
  • Introducción a la genética vegetal: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution: University of California San Diego
  • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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