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.

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Oncology, Physiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Biology, Molecular Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Planning, Product Quality (QA/QC), Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Commercialization, Customer Insights, Product Management, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Experience, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Personal Care, Materials science
★ 4.7 (571) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Physics, Scientific Methods, Microbiology
★ 4.9 (525) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Development, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
★ 4.8 (624) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Higher Education, Cooperation, Willingness To Learn, Biology, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Resourcefulness
★ 4.5 (589) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.8 (499) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Data Pipelines, Life Sciences, Text Mining
★ 4 (570) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis, Heat Maps
★ 4.8 (488) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology
★ 4.9 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, electromagnetics, Chemistry
★ 4.6 (458) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Vanderbilt University
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
★ 4.8 (506) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
★ 4.6 (500) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks