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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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    Universidad Austral

    La enseƱanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, General Science and Research, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Experimentation, Diversity Awareness

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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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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Hong Kong

    å£č…”ē§ę¤å­¦ (Implant Dentistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Periodontology, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Dental Instruments, Dental Care, Dental Radiography, Patient Evaluation, Oral Health, Patient Preparation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Surgery, Medical Devices, Biomedical Technology, Surgical Suturing, Risk Analysis, Clinical Practices, Biology

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    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies

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    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Biology

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Health Disparities, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Care, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

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    Intermediate Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Biology

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Hemodynamics, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Oxygen Therapy, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pulmonary Function Testing, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Kinesiology, Interactive Learning

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

  • La enseƱanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria:Ā Universidad Austral
  • How Vaccines Work:Ā Imperial College London
  • å£č…”ē§ę¤å­¦ (Implant Dentistry):Ā The University of Hong Kong
  • Types of Vaccine:Ā Imperial College London
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines:Ā Carnegie Mellon University
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology:Ā Imperial College London
  • Science of Fat Metabolism:Ā National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System:Ā Imperial College London
  • Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses:Ā Lecturio
  • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability:Ā University of Florida

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