Marine biology courses can help you learn about marine ecosystems, species identification, oceanography, and conservation strategies. You can build skills in field research techniques, data collection, and species monitoring. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping habitats, underwater drones for exploration, and laboratory equipment for analyzing water quality, all essential for conducting research and contributing to marine conservation efforts.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
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
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Specimen Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Microbiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Physiology, World History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Materials science, Sustainability Standards, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months