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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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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Metabolic Makeover

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Vital Signs, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Psychology, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Research, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Immunology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Nutrition Education, Production Process, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Scientific Visualization, Design, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building, Case Studies, Research

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Hand Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Metabolic Makeover: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University

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