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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 California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 326 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Physics, Social Impact, Economic Development, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation

    4.9 stars, 533 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    University of California San Diego

    Algae Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Development, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 628 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.5 stars, 287 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Data Literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Descriptive Statistics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7 stars, 534 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.6 stars, 501 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (501) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Materials in Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dental Radiography, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Materials science, Oral and Dental Care, Biomedical Engineering, Oral Health, Analytical Testing, 3D Modeling, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 529 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (529) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Respiration, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Public Health

    4.8 stars, 414 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Health Informatics, R (Software), Biomedical Technology, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Classification Algorithms

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

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

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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Physical Science, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 359 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Energy and Utilities, Technology Strategies, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Issue, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Innovation, Sustainable Business, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Commercialization, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
  • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong
  • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York

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