Biology Courses and Certifications

Essential Human Biology: Cells and Tissues

58 ratings at edX

An introduction to the human body's most fundamental building blocks and their behaviours in health and disease.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dinosaur Ecosystems | 恐龙的生态系统 | Los Ecosistemas de los Dinosaurios

3 reviews

Explore el fascinante mundo de los dinosaurios y sus ecosistemas a través de fósiles, reconstrucciones y expertos internacionales. Descubra la biología, evolución y extinción de diversas especies en un viaje paleontológico único.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mathematical Modeling in the Life Sciences 生物数学建模

学习使用数学建模的方法并通过定量和定性分析模型更好地理解生物现象。Learn to use mathematical models to gain a better understanding of biological processes through both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Tissue Biology

Learn how cells work together to perform key body functions.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science of Beer

1 review

Are you interested in more than just the taste of beer? Discover what's in your beer, how it's made and marketed and the effect it has on your body and health.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Animal Behaviour in Conservation

7 ratings at edX

Explore animal behavior's role in conservation, from environmental changes to human-wildlife conflicts. Learn to design innovative interventions for sustainable coexistence with wildlife using behavioral principles.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

DNA and Atoms: The Secret of Life

1 review

Learn about DNA structure, how atoms are bonded to make DNA molecules and the periodic table, through Nobel lectures and key scientific papers.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Image Analysis Methods for Biologists

1 review

Get an introduction to image acquisition and analysis for biologists – from basic techniques to the future of image analysis.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Bayreuth

Biomaterials and Biofabrication: Design, Engineering and Innovation

17 ratings at edX

Explore biomedical engineering through interactive scenarios, covering biomaterials, tissue engineering, and biofabrication. Learn from experts and gain practical skills in this cutting-edge field.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

DNA, Genetics, and Genomics: Understanding their Importance in Health and Cancer

Explore genetics' impact on health, genomic technologies in medicine, and cancer treatment advancements. Gain insights into genetic disorders and the revolutionary role of genomics in modern healthcare.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Medical Terminology

54 ratings at edX

Medical terminology is the study of the rules of medical word building. Receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

Upright walking is a hallmark of being human. Explore how this unusual form of locomotion evolved and why.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How We See the World: Visual Function and Eye Health

9 ratings at edX

Develop your understanding of vision and discover how visual functions relate to your daily life. Learn and apply techniques to help you take better care of your eyes.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

Improve your understanding of some of the key concepts in A level biology and discover what's involved in higher level study.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Human Blood and Blood Functions

Develop your knowledge of blood, its components, and its different functions to gain a better understanding of the human body.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)