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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Biology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Advocacy, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Classical papers in molecular genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Design, Engineering Design Process, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Process Engineering, Technical Design, Life Sciences, Biology, Computational Logic, Design Strategies, Technical Standard, Failure Analysis, Construction

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      4.5
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, Production Process, New Product Development, Biology, Product Development, Process Optimization, Innovation, Environmental Science

      4.8
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      600 reviews

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      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Social Justice, Public Health, Media and Communications, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Psychology, Image Analysis, Anatomy, Biology, Physics, General Science and Research

      4.7
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      MedCerts

      The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pathology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biology, Infectious Diseases

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Water Resources, Microbiology, Biology, Taxonomy, Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.7
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Preventative Care, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Precision Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Surgery, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Risk Analysis, Medical Imaging

      4.8
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      Imperial College London

      How Vaccines Work

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Preventative Care, Community Health, Medical Science and Research, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Research, Manufacturing Processes, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • The Heart, Blood, and Lungs: MedCerts
    • Introduction to Algae: 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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