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Molecular Biology Courses

Molecular biology courses can help you learn DNA replication, transcription, translation, and gene expression analysis. You can build skills in experimental design, data analysis, and the use of bioinformatics tools. Many courses introduce techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and CRISPR, along with software for sequence alignment and molecular modeling, allowing you to apply your knowledge in laboratory settings and research projects.

Popular Molecular Biology Courses and Certifications


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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biology, Anatomy

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

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

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biology, Analysis

    4.4 stars, 287 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (287) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms

    4.2 stars, 288 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (288) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Analysis, Biology

    4.6 stars, 87 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Blood Pressure, Microbiology, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Child Development, Biology, Music, Psychology, Decision Making, Research, Critical Thinking, Business Economics

    4.4 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Physics

    3.9 stars, 52 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lecturio

    Biochemistry for Science & Health Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacology, Hematology, Oncology, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Estimation, Taxonomy, Experimentation

    4.8 stars, 316 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macmillan Learning

    Genetics Foundations and Heredity Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Cell Biology, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • L

    Lecturio

    RNA, DNA and the Genetic Code

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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