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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


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    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Physical Science, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Respiration, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, General Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Public Health

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    University of California San Diego

    Algae Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Development, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8
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    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Data Literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Descriptive Statistics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Blood Banking, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Quality, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Cell Biology, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Cooperation, Higher Education, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Collaboration, Student Support and Services, Biology, Motivational Skills, Self-Motivation, Needs Assessment, Resourcefulness

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, World History, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deductive Reasoning, Physics

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    The University of Melbourne

    How Music Can Change Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
  • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
  • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
  • Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
  • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne

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