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Genetics Courses

Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.


Popular Genetics Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pain Management

    ★ 4.4 (161) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Sensory Systems Analysis, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Physiology, Biology

    ★ 4.3 (729) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design

    ★ 3.3 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis, Heat Maps

    ★ 4.8 (488) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.4 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Data Pipelines, Life Sciences, Text Mining

    ★ 4 (570) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Statistical Analysis, Systems Engineering, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Simulations, Research, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of North Texas

    Contemporary Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Respiration, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
  • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
  • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University
  • Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan

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