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 Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Health Policy, Research, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychology, Health Education, Health Care, Pulmonology, Life Sciences, Human Development, General Medicine, Biology, Anthropology, Neurology, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Social Sciences, Medicare, Community Organizing, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Human Development, General Science and Research, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Visual Storytelling, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute of Science
Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, AI Personalization, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Environment and Resource Management, Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Case Studies, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Community Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, System Configuration, Systems Development, Biology, Life Sciences
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Education, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Science, Community Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Research and Design, Environmental Issue, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks