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    Find the Best Biology Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Nutrition Education, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emergence of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, World History, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Experimentation, Laboratory Research, Physics, Biology, General Science and Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      652 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      The Human Body's Communication Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Neurology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Pathology, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Bioinformatics, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Regulatory Affairs, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology III

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Electrical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard, Design Software

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiration, Medical Records, Pathology, Anatomy, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Vital Signs, Biology, Infectious Diseases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Oncology, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Precision Medicine, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      714 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      New York University

      Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Mindfulness, Respiration, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Research, Cardiology, General Science and Research, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Biology, Preventative Care, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Mental Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      524 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • The Human Body's Communication Systems: MedCerts
    • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
    • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Heart, Blood, and Lungs: MedCerts

    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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