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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology, Bioinformatics
★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning
★ 4.7 (177) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.5 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
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, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (6.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Chemistry
★ 4.7 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
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 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biology, Structural Analysis
★ 4.7 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Culture, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development
★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research
★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology
★ 4.9 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months