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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 Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Research

    4.9
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Scientific Methods

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Data Collection

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology

    3.9
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Hong Kong

    口腔种植学 (Implant Dentistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Patient Preparation, Surgery, Dental Instruments, Medical Equipment and Technology, Oral Health, Perioperative Care, Clinical Practices, Risk Analysis, Biology

    4.9
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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resource Management, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Research, Research Methodologies, Biology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Biology

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

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

  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • 基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
  • 口腔种植学 (Implant Dentistry): The University of Hong Kong
  • Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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