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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


  • P

    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research

    4.1 stars, 646 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (646) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Scientific Methods

    4.6 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Production, Materials science, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Process Analysis, Scalability

    4.7 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3 stars, 577 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods I

    Skills you'll gain: Informatics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Cell Biology, Scientific Visualization, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

    4 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 841 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control

    4.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • N

    Northwestern University

    Introduction to Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Urology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.7 stars, 550 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (550) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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