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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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    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Neurology, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Learning, Research Methodologies, Learning Theory, Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture, Biology, Experimentation, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Reports, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Statistical Analysis, Investigation, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Adjudication, Failure Analysis, Legal Risk, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Metadata Management, Cell Biology, Model Evaluation, Data Pipelines

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Medical Science and Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Scientific Visualization, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Biochemical Assays, Research, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Primate Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Environment, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Biology, Sustainable Development, Community Outreach, Taxonomy, Anthropology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Culture, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?: University of Lausanne
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London

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