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Cell Biology Courses

Cell biology courses can help you learn cellular structures, functions, and processes, as well as genetic mechanisms and signaling pathways. You can build skills in microscopy techniques, cell culture practices, and molecular analysis methods. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, flow cytometry for cell analysis, and bioinformatics software for data interpretation, showing how these skills are applied in research and biotechnology.

Popular Cell Biology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Women in environmental biology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Blood Banking, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    332 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    117 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Bacteria and Chronic Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Practices

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Mixed · 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Specimen Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Prenatal Care, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · 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
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Direct Patient Care, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Sex from Molecules to Elephants

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Social Sciences, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Human Development, Physiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Simulation and Simulation Software, Laboratory Testing, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • Bacteria and Chronic Infections: University of Copenhagen
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan

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