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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


  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Estimation, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 315 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (315) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Biochemistry for Science & Health Careers

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lecturio

    Biochemistry: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Endocrinology, Biology, Immunology, Chemistry, Structural Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine System

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Neurology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Biology, Medical Terminology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    RNA, DNA and the Genetic Code

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Biology, Microbiology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Testing, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling, Drug Development

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lecturio

    Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Oncology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Infectious Diseases

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Metabolic Control

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Exercise Science, Molecular Biology, Biology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Physiology, Oncology, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Respiration, Social Sciences, Research, General Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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