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 Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Testing, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling, Drug Development
★ 4.6 (173) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Estimation, Experimentation, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (179) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development
★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Respiration, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, General Science and Research
★ 4.7 (99) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, grep, Biostatistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Taxonomy
★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Physiology, Urology, Pathology, Neurology, Biology
★ 4.8 (631) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology
★ 4.9 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Applied Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Policy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Production, Materials science, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Process Analysis, Scalability
★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Software, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Machine Learning Methods, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R (Software), Network Analysis, Biology
★ 4.4 (990) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months