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.

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, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Structures, Big Data, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (6.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.5 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies
★ 4.8 (615) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
★ 4.9 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning
★ 4.8 (178) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Chemistry
★ 4.7 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Physiology, Oncology, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Respiration, Social Sciences, Research, General Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Environmental Science
★ 4.9 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Systems, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care
★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Biology, Structural Analysis
★ 4.7 (159) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks