Molecular & Cell Biology Courses and Certifications

General principles of cellular communication

2 ratings at OpenLearn

Learn about how cells sense and respond to extrinsic stimuli, a capacity that allows them to communicate with each other and to respond to changes in their environment. This free course, General ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code

7 ratings at edX

DNA carries the defining data for life in a simple genetic code that comes with its own “back-up” system. Explore DNA structure with us!

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Proteins: Biology's Workforce

1 rating

Learn how the protein you eat keeps you alive and healthy by powering key functions from metabolism to DNA replication.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Royal Institution

What Is Epigenetics? - With Nessa Carey

3 ratings

An introduction to epigenetics exploring how gene regulation shapes organisms and challenges the idea that DNA alone determines destiny.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

Human Fertilization - Zygote - Blastocyst - Embryology

3 ratings

A detailed account of human fertilization, tracing sperm transport, capacitation, acrosomal and cortical reactions, and zygote formation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

Learn about the fundamentals of transmission electron microscopy in materials sciences: you will be able to understand papers where TEM has been used and have the necessary theoretical basis for takin

• edX
• 8 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Bioinorganic Chemistry

Aim of the course is to provide the students with: A) the advancement of knowledge in protein structure and function, and their production and characterization for industrial applications; B) understa

• Federica
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: How Life Works

160 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Immerse yourself in life at its most fundamental level. An acclaimed educator presents a sweeping survey of biochemistry and molecular biology—the “science of us.”

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Modern Biology | 现代生物学导论

This course teaches biological theory and explores the nature of scientific research. In addition to teacher lectures, it also uses various forms such as animation, model building, laboratory shooting

• edX
• 12 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Animated biology With arpan

Single-Cell Transcriptomics Explained - scRNA-seq Basics - Molecular Biology

Discover single-cell RNA sequencing fundamentals and scRNA-seq analysis techniques for advanced molecular biology applications and research.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AIIMS;  CEC

Analytical Techniques In Biochemistry

1 rating

A biochemistry laboratory methods course spanning separation, spectroscopy, microscopy, electrophoresis, molecular assays, proteomics, and clinical diagnostics.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Available until Oct 31, 2026
• Free Online Course

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Fundamentals of Protein Chemistry

1 rating

Explore how protein structure shapes function, from folding and interactions to enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and laboratory characterization.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Genetic Engineering - From DNA Structure to Protein Synthesis

2 ratings

Trace how DNA structure and genetic code direct RNA processing and protein synthesis, including RNA interference to control gene expression.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cell Culture Engineering: Fertilization, Embryogenesis, and Stem Cells - Lecture 6

2 ratings

Explore stem cell development, lineage, differentiation, therapeutic potential, and the exponential growth of proliferating cells.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unlocking the Hidden History of DNA

71 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

A master storyteller uncovers the epic history revealed in our genes in this course on what DNA tells us about our past, present, and future.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available