Biology Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Biology - The Secret of Life

138 reviews

Explore the secret of life through the basics of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, genomics and rational medicine.

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

• Best of All Time

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

150 reviews

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome

714 reviews

Learn how you can impact your health by balancing your gut health; how your microbiome together with your diet can improve normal gut function. A balanced microbiome and nutritional intake can avoid disorders like IBS, obesity and diabetes.

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

• Best of All Time

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

127 reviews

Explore the impact of climate change on biodiversity with the University of Leeds' 2-week course. Learn about conservation biology, ecosystem resilience, and the use of technology in conservation.

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

• Best of All Time

Molecular Biology - Part 1: DNA Replication and Repair

107 reviews

An in-depth adventure through DNA replication and repair to strengthen your scientific thinking and experimental design skills.

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

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Animal Behaviour

102 reviews

Explore the amazing range and complexity of wild animal behaviour. Discover how animals learn, communicate, find food, avoid predators, and interact socially.

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

• Best of All Time

Medical Neuroscience

51 reviews

In this course, you will discover the organization of the neural systems in the brain and spinal cord that mediate sensation, motivate bodily action, and integrate sensorimotor signals with memory, emotion and related faculties of cognition.

• Coursera
• 71 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Molecular Biology - Part 2: Transcription and Transposition

39 reviews

Strengthen your scientific thinking and experimental design skills in this adventure through transcription and transposition.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Biochemistry: Biomolecules, Methods, and Mechanisms

35 reviews

Enhance your scientific thinking and data analysis skills with this in-depth adventure through biochemistry.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron

22 reviews

Explore the electrical properties of neurons with Harvard University's 5-week course. Learn through interactive simulations, lab visits, and DIY experiments.

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

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

31 reviews

This course provides the basic biology you need to understand all of these issues better, tries to clarify some misconceptions, and tries to prepare students for future, more advanced coursework in Biology (and especially evolutionary genetics).

• Coursera
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Principles of Biochemistry

12 reviews

This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

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

Introductory Human Physiology

28 reviews

In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) in the body's nine organ systems.

• Coursera
• 35 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Human Behavioral Biology

4 reviews

26. Social Cognition. Course explores the biological basis of human behavior: evolution, genetics, neuroscience, endocrinology, sexuality, aggression, language, schizophrenia & individual differences.

• YouTube
• 1 day 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Shomu's Biology

Industrial Microbiology

23 reviews

Learn about enzyme immobilization, bioreactors, and fermentation techniques in Industrial Microbiology from Shomu's Biology. Expect 2-3 hours of study.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course