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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Environmental Science, Taxonomy

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Research Methodologies, Human Development, Research, Human Learning, Scientific Methods, Mental Health, Culture, Behavioral Health, Learning Theory, Stress Management, Biology, Experimentation, Neurology, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

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

    ★ 5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

    ★ 3.6 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Cell Biology, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Experimentation, Governance, Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Biología bucal

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    ★ 4.9 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Molecular Biology, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    ★ 2.5 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cómputo evolutivo

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Biology, Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Practices

    ★ 4.1 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Our Place in the Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Biology, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

    ★ 4.2 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Chemistry, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Diagnostic Tests, Electrophysiology, Biology, Chemical Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biology courses

  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
  • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Biología bucal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cómputo evolutivo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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