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Biotechnology Courses

Biotechnology courses can help you learn genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, PCR for DNA amplification, and various software for analyzing biological data, demonstrating how these skills are applied in research and development settings.


Popular Biotechnology Courses and Certifications


  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Cell Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Policy, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    643 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    253 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    139 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
  • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto

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