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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Science
Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Chemistry, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Diagnostic Tests, Electrophysiology, Biology, Neurology, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Oncology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Investigation, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, General Science and Research, Data Collection, Case Studies, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, Systems Development, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Leeds
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Physiology, Control Systems, Coordination, Rehabilitation, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Social Studies, Anthropology, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Teaching, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months