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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Metabolic Makeover

      Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Vital Signs, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Life, Health and Radiation

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Safety Standards, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      History of Medical Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      336 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      500 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Vital Signs, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Water Resources, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Biology

      4.7
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

      Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Neurology, Cardiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción al Aprendizaje Universitario

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Biology, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Resourcefulness, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      589 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Database Software, Statistical Methods, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Metabolic Makeover: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
    • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
    • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
    • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Agroforestry: University of Florida
    • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine

    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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