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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Statistical Analysis

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Sanitation, Child Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Neurology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      生物信息学: 导论与方法

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

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

      4.3
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · 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

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

      4.6
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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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biology courses

    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
    • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
    • Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management: University of Florida
    • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
    • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London

    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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