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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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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Timelines, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    441 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Probability Distribution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    532 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Motion Graphics, Neurology, Color Theory, Visual Impairment Education, Vision Transformer (ViT), Biology, Physiology, Experimentation, Anatomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Vital Signs, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    421 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a la Neurociencia

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Human Development, Mental Health, Human Learning, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Endocrinology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    396 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Physiology, Oncology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Internal Medicine, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geriatrics, Pathology, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    398 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Biology, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    254 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, User Feedback, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Physics, Graphing, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    814 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
  • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
  • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Introducción a la Neurociencia: Universidad de Palermo
  • Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures: Imperial College London
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder

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