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Marine Biology Courses

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.


Popular Marine Biology Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Innate Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Biology, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Differential Equations, Cell Biology, Hazard Analysis, Technical Design, Chemical Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    口腔种植学 (Implant Dentistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Periodontology, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Dental Instruments, Dental Care, Dental Radiography, Patient Evaluation, Oral Health, Patient Preparation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Surgery, Medical Devices, Biomedical Technology, Surgical Suturing, Risk Analysis, Clinical Practices, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmacology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    116 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    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, Digital pedagogy, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Education and Training, General Medicine, Teaching, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Medical Privacy, Biology, Food and Beverage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    426 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
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    253 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Immunology: Innate Immune System: Imperial College London
  • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 口腔种植学 (Implant Dentistry): The University of Hong Kong
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto

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