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.
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology
★ 4.7 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Differential Equations, Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Network Analysis, Laboratory Procedures, Simulations, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Biology
★ 4.4 (990) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Respiration, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Governance, Case Studies, Socioeconomics
★ 4.8 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Laboratory Procedures, Molecular Biology
★ 4.9 (2.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Biology, Estimation, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (186) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Respiration, Environment
★ 4.7 (99) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care
★ 4.7 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Cell Biology, Biology, Precision Medicine
★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Physiology
★ 4.1 (647) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months