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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

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology

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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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      University of Pennsylvania

      Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Drug Development, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Economics

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      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Computational Thinking, Visual Impairment Education, Experimentation, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Physiology, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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      Imperial College London

      Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Research, Experimentation, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Technical Documentation, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Biology, Community Organizing

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Psychology, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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      Emory University

      The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building, Case Studies, Research

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Research, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Environmental Science

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

    • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
    • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne
    • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
    • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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