Biology Courses and Certifications

Fundamentals of Neuroscience Final Exam

This final exam is the culmination of the MicroBachelors® program, Fundamentals of Neuroscience.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 5-20 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Quantitative Methods for Biology

17 ratings at edX

Learn introductory programming and data analysis in MATLAB, with applications to biology and medicine.

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

Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

2184 ratings at Coursera

Explore neuroimaging principles, methods, and applications in human brain research. Learn structural and functional neuroanatomy, cognitive domains, and experimental design for various imaging techniques.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Cancer Biology

Explore cancer biology, metastasis, and prostate cancer screening with Johns Hopkins experts. Gain insights into risk factors, staging, imaging, and treatments for major cancers worldwide.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

316 ratings at Coursera

Explore the universal language of life through genomics, uncovering its role in disease prevention, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection. Gain insights from diverse experts in biology, physics, and computer science.

• Coursera
• 1 day 12 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Principles of Biomanufacturing: Using Biotechnology to Manufacture Medicines

Develop an integrated understanding of the creation of bio pharmaceuticals and how decisions made as early as product discovery can impact how a biologic is manufactured and delivered.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Biohacking Your Brain's Health

1414 ratings at Coursera

Maximize brain fitness through evidence-based practices in nutrition, exercise, meditation, and sleep. Debunk myths and explore practical routines for cognitive enhancement and overall well-being.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Genomics for Law

148 ratings at Coursera

Explore genomics' impact on criminal, tort, and privacy law, intellectual property, and ethics. Gain insights into forensic applications and legal implications of genetic evidence.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

21 ratings at Coursera

Explore infectious disease transmission, antibiotic resistance, immune system function, and immunization. Gain insights into pathogen types, defense mechanisms, and global health challenges.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Medical Terminology

Develop skills in medical language, learn to recognize medical terms, understand electronic health records, and gain basic knowledge of anatomy and diagnoses for all major organ systems.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Introduction to Biology: Ecology

99 ratings at Coursera

Explore interconnections in nature, ecological processes, and human impacts through stories and experiments. Gain insights into community dynamics, species interactions, and conservation challenges.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

49 ratings at Coursera

Explore Earth's biodiversity, from microorganisms to complex animals. Learn about characteristics, functions, and evolution of major life groups, their ecological roles, and relevance to humans.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microbes – friend or foe?

29 ratings at OpenLearn

Microbes often get a bad name. Whilst some of them do cause disease, others play vital roles in recycling nutrients in the soil to enable plants to grow, and in breaking down human waste. Without ...

• OpenLearn
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

106 ratings at Coursera

Explore molecular biology, covering cell biology, cancer, energy transfer, genetics, and genetic technologies. Examine ethical implications of new genetic advancements.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

38 ratings at Coursera

Explore evolutionary biology, biodiversity, ecology, and conservation. Discover the interconnectedness of life and how human decisions impact our planet's ecosystems and species.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)