Biology Courses and Certifications

Genetic Models for Animal Breeding

11 ratings at edX

Understand the genetic and statistic principles that enable responsible animal breeding. Learn how to set up a breeding programme and apply genetic models and tools to predict the breeding value. Subscribe to this online course now.

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

Animal Behaviour in Conservation

8 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)

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)

The Brain and Space

14 reviews

Explore how the brain creates spatial awareness from sensory inputs and how this shapes cognition. Discover the neural mechanisms behind perception, memory, and navigation.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Financing Biotech Innovations

22 reviews

Financing is the key to making biotechnology innovations accessible for everyone. Learn how you can raise financing for your biotech venture.

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

Medical Terminology

64 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)

Evaluating Animal Breeding Programmes

12 ratings at edX

Learn how to evaluate an ongoing breeding programme in terms of both genetic progress and genetic diversity, and how to translate that genetic progress from the breeding programme to the farmer’s work.

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

Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

96 ratings at Coursera

Explore fundamental principles of cellular communication, from electrical signaling to receptor-mediated pathways, and their role in health and disease. Gain insights into biochemical mechanisms underlying vital physiological processes.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Animal Behaviour in Science and Conservation

Explore animal behavior science and its application in conservation. Learn about wild animal behavior, communication, and social interactions. Apply behavioral principles to address conservation challenges and design effective interventions.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $378.00
• 2 courses

University of Bayreuth

Biomaterials and Biofabrication: Design, Engineering and Innovation

22 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)

The Human Microbiome

18 ratings at edX

Discover what the microbiome is, how it changes throughout your life, and the role it plays in good human health.

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

Introduction to advanced tomography

66 ratings at Coursera

Hands-on experience with high-resolution tomography analysis, covering data acquisition, 3D reconstruction, segmentation, meshing, and modeling to extract physical parameters. Includes practical exercises using Python.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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)

Quantitative Methods for Biology

20 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)

Human Reproduction

5 ratings at edX

Let’s talk about all things relating to human reproduction - from puberty to menopause, to fertility and contraception.

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