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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Sex from Molecules to Elephants

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Sociology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Human Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Social Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Biology

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy, Tree Maps

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Biology, Medical Terminology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Innate Immune System

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Biology, Research, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Genomic Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Big Data, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biology, Medical Terminology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Cancer Metastasis

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Anatomy, Biology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Implant Dentistry

      Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Care, Patient Treatment, Surgery, Oral Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Health Technology, Radiography, Radiology, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis

      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

    • Sex from Molecules to Elephants: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
    • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction: Rice University
    • 抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈: Fudan University
    • Immunology: Innate Immune System: Imperial College London
    • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System: Immersify

    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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