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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

    Universiteit Leiden

    Evolution Today

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Human Development, Environment, Culture, Molecular Biology, Natural Resource Management

    4.6 stars, 170 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Cell Biology, Equipment decontamination, Asepsis

    4.7 stars, 345 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Women in environmental biology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research

    4.5 stars, 139 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

    4.4 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Electrical Systems

    4.7 stars, 223 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (223) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.7 stars, 331 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (331) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • Y

    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Urology, Respiration, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Medical Terminology, Surgery

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.7 stars, 126 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (126) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Research Reports, Biology, Research Design

    4.6 stars, 87 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Unix Commands, Laboratory Research

    4.5 stars, 204 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials, Instructional and Curriculum Design

    4.4 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biology courses

  • Evolution Today: Universiteit Leiden
  • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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