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.
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Ggplot2, Visualization (Computer Graphics), R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Biology, Respiration, Life Sciences, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months