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 Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Research Design, Biology, Biostatistics, Cell Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Immunology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Nutrition Education, Production Process, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Technology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Electronics, Analytical Chemistry, Image Analysis, Specimen Preparation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Timelines, Physics, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Vital Signs, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months