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    Biology courses can help you learn how living systems work—from cells and genetics to ecosystems and evolution—through scientific observation and analysis.

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    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Cooperation, Lifelong Learning, Higher Education, Collaboration, Willingness To Learn, Biology, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Nutrition Education, Personal Development, Motivational Skills, Planning, Self-Motivation, Resourcefulness, Time Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Ecosystems of California

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Water Resources

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

      Skills you'll gain: Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology, Oncology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Biology, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Duke University

      Space Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Science and Research, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Patient Safety, Preventative Care, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Biology, Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      511 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy, Anatomy, Research, Biology, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Signaling actions of small molecules

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Florida

      COVID-19 - A clinical update

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Primate Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Risk Analysis, Biology, Community Outreach, Taxonomy, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of Glasgow

      Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Precision Medicine, Biology, AI Personalization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Arctic Meltdown

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Science, Cultural Diversity, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Social Studies, Water Resources, Strategic Thinking, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Software Visualization, Process Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • Space Medicine: Duke University
    • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University
    • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow

    Why Learn Biology?

    Biology is the study of living organisms, from cells and genetics to ecosystems and evolution. It forms the foundation for careers in healthcare, research, biotechnology, and environmental science. Learning biology helps you explore how life works and builds a deeper understanding of the natural world and your place within it.

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