Marine biology courses can help you learn about marine ecosystems, species identification, oceanography, and conservation strategies. You can build skills in field research techniques, data collection, and species monitoring. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping habitats, underwater drones for exploration, and laboratory equipment for analyzing water quality, all essential for conducting research and contributing to marine conservation efforts.
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

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

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

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

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Physical Science, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry
★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development
★ 4.5 (351) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
★ 4.8 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy
★ 4.7 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Ideation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods
★ 4.7 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sanitation, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Pollution Prevention, Public Health, Economic Development, Infection Control, Social Impact
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Informatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Data Mining, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Database Software, Algorithms, Database Development
★ 4.8 (189) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months