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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Research

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

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

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

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

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

  • P

    Peking University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mapping, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing

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

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, Design Elements And Principles, R Programming, Network Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Web Services

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

    ★ 4.6 (247) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, R (Software), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning

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

  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Procedures, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.5 (317) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Community Health, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

    ★ 4.1 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Data Visualization for Genome Biology: University of Toronto
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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