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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


  • 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 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Hematology

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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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 (331) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

    ★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

    ★ 4.3 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatic Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Analysis, Political Sciences, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Oncology

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Environmental Science

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    Translational Medicine 1: Gene Editing & Molecular Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Radiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Practices, Clinical Informatics, Experimentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • J

    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    General Histology

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Hemodynamics, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Capillary, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Cancer Metastasis

    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

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

  • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Translational Medicine 1: Gene Editing & Molecular Imaging: Taipei Medical University

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