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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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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Research, Biology

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pathology, Climate Change Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Preventative Care, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Community Health

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Microbiology, Science and Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Bioinformatics, Environment, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Ancient History

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Climate Change Mitigation, Nutrition and Diet

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology, Capillary, Hemodynamics, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Interactive Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Life Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, European History, Climate Change Mitigation, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Applied Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Policy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses: Lecturio
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego

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