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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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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Cell Biology, Physiology, Vital Signs, Biology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition and Diet

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    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

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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science

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    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods I

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Analysis

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    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis

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    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

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    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pathology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Physiology, Urology, Medical Imaging, Medical Terminology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
  • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University

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