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Cancer Biology Courses

Cancer biology courses can help you learn about tumor biology, cancer genetics, and the mechanisms of metastasis. You can build skills in analyzing cancer data, understanding treatment modalities, and evaluating clinical trial designs. Many courses introduce tools like bioinformatics software for genomic analysis and laboratory techniques such as PCR and flow cytometry, that support conducting research and interpreting results in the study of cancer.

Popular Cancer Biology Courses and Certifications


  • E

    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    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

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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, Anthropology, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Learning, Research Methodologies, Learning Theory, Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture, Biology, Experimentation, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

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

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  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Child Health, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Urinalysis, Anatomy, Nephrology, Gynecology, Capillary, Physiology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Biology

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Nutrition Coaching for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Motivational Interviewing, Habit Formation, Culture, Biology, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Health Education, Athletic Training, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Internal Medicine, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Gerontology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Pathology, Oncology, Neurology, Risk Analysis

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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 and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Pharmacology

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

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

  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
  • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction: Rice University
  • Nutrition Coaching for Fitness: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London

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