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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


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    Duke University

    Introductory Human Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Biology, Blood Pressure

    4.8 stars, 5.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    4.2 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, Code Reusability, 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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    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, 618 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Anatomy

    4.9 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

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

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (180) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Machine Learning, Biology, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Structural Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Structures

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

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

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

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

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Respiration, 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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    University of Cambridge

    Introduction to Evolutionary Biology: Genes to Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Mathematical Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

    4.9 stars, 3.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
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