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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


  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

    4.8 stars, 615 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Quality, Data Structures, Big Data, R Programming, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 6.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Python Programming, Biology

    4.2 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning

    4.8 stars, 178 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (178) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Anatomy

    4.9 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

    4.8 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Graph Theory, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Precision Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Machine Learning, Biology, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.3 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology

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

    4.7 stars, 2.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Evolutionary Biology: Genes to Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Mathematical Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Chemistry, Biology, Scientific Methods

    4.5 stars, 249 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford Online

    RNA Biology with Eterna

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology

    4.7 stars, 159 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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