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      University of Leeds

      Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

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

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Matlab, Data Synthesis, Data Integration, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Mathematical Modeling, Science and Research, Network Model, Scientific Methods, Biology, Differential Equations, Analysis, Biochemistry, Data Processing, Systems Analysis, Systems Integration, Experimentation, Pharmacology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research, Physical Science

      4.5
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Medical Science and Research, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Breast Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Pathology, Mammography, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Precision Medicine, Radiology, Patient Treatment, Molecular Biology, Pharmacotherapy, Epidemiology

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Food and Beverage, Respiration, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Markov Model, Big Data, Computational Thinking, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Algorithms, Taxonomy, Graph Theory, Data Analysis Software, Network Analysis, Program Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Tree Maps, Machine Learning, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Quality Assurance, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Public Health, Data Quality, Molecular Biology

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

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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, Respiration, Health Care, Caregiving, Health Systems, Health Assessment, Clinical Experience, Medical History Documentation, Cardiology, Biology, Practice Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
    • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
    • Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles: University of Alberta
    • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
    • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego

    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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