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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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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Biomedical Technology, Medical Devices, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Store, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, SQL, Data Storage, Query Languages, Relational Databases

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Infectious Diseases

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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Climate Change Programs, Life Sciences, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education

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    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Microbiology, Science and Research

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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Timelines, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Physics

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Science and Research, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

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    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, European History, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Physics

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

  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines: Rice University
  • Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego

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