Biology Courses

Learn how cancer treatment is evolving due to advances in genetics.

Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick.

Learn foundational concepts in physiology and see how the material is used in taking care of patients.

This advanced course offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty and industry leaders about nucleic acid therapeutics.

Learn foundational concepts in genetics and gain new insight into the rapidly evolving field of genomics.

Learn about advances in interpreting biomedical signals and the use of machine learning and deep learning to aid in analysis and diagnosis.

The culmination of the MicroBachelors® program.

Learn how the immune system is harnessed to treat inflammation.

See how the immune system is being used to improve cancer treatment.

This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

Understand advances in drug delivery systems and approaches.

Explore the roles that microbes play in the production, preservation, and enhancement of diverse foods in a variety of culinary traditions, and learn about the history of food fermentations.

Explore the foundational principles of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative applications in medicine and biomedical research.

Discover how neurons work together to create complex networks inside the brain.

An introduction to the study of bioethics and the application of legal and ethical reasoning.

Explore genetic testing and its clinical applications.

Learn key concepts in genetics, with an emphasis on genetic variation and inheritance of disease.

Dive into the different FDA categories of biomarkers and discover how they are applied in drug development and patient care.

Learn the anatomy basic to understanding five musculoskeletal injuries commonly seen in primary care medicine and orthopedic clinical specialty practice. Follow hypothetical patients from injury to operating room.

Explore recent advances in gene therapy and learn about the implications for patient care.

Learn foundational concepts in biochemistry and gain a new appreciation for how this field applies to human health and disease.

A human-centered approach to the fundamentals of cell biology with a focus on the power plants of the cell - mitochondria.

Dive into the mechanisms of action and exciting applications of new FDA-approved genetic medicines.

Learn foundational concepts in immunology and gain a basis for understanding a broad range of medical conditions.