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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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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing Standards, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Research, Laboratory Experience

    4.8 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Life Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, European History, Climate Change Mitigation, Advocacy

    4.8 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.7 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Design Reviews, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital pedagogy, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Conceptual Design, Research and Design, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    4.9 stars, 153 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (153) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Biology

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    4.8 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.9 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation

    4.8 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Reports, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Statistical Analysis, Investigation, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Adjudication, Failure Analysis, Legal Risk, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability: University of Florida
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London

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