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Biology Courses

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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    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Health Care

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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology

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    University of California San Diego

    Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Ancient History, Physiology, Biology, Anthropology, Culture, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, European History, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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    Duke University

    Space Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Preventative Care, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Physics, Biology, Engineering

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Blood Collection, Investigation, Case Studies, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Deductive Reasoning, Estimation

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    Duke University

    The Brain and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Psychology, Experimentation, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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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, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology

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    Duke University

    Dog Emotion and Cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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

  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
  • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Space Medicine: Duke University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University
  • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • The Brain and Space: Duke University
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds

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