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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care

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    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology

    4.8
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medication Administration, Drug Development, Infection Control, Maternal Health, Biology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Regulatory Compliance, Epidemiology, Pediatrics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.7
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    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Materials science, Workforce Development, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Product Planning, Entrepreneurship

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Social Sciences, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Pulmonology, Life Sciences, Human Development, General Medicine, Biology, Anthropology, Neurology, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Health Policy, Research, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Culture, Life Sciences, Research, Environment, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Human Development, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Social Studies, Science and Research, Environmental Issue, Physics, Timelines, Storytelling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, AI Personalization, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics

    4.7
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
  • 抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈: Fudan University
  • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans : University of Michigan
  • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University

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