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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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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    Coursera

    Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, Systems Development, Environment, Biology

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology

    4.9
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    University of Cape Town

    Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Biology, Data Visualization, Physics

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Neurology, Pedagogy, Anatomy, Language Disorders, Cell Biology, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Filosofía, Ciencia y humanidad

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Human Development, World History, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods, Economics, Biology

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Design

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

  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego
  • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
  • Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker: Coursera
  • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions: University of Cape Town
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac

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