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Why Biology Matters: Basic Concepts
Pompeu Fabra University BarcelonaImprove your understanding of the complex biology behind social issues that affect each of us and society.
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Teaching Practical Science: Biology
National STEM Learning CentreDevelop practical lessons to help 14-16 year old students understand biology with this CPD for science teachers.
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Teaching Biology: Inspiring Students with Plant Science
National STEM Learning CentreLearn how to keep your biology students engaged by teaching practical science with plants. This course is ideal CPD for teachers.
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Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology
EIT FoodBuild your knowledge of food production challenges and technology with this online course for 16-19 year olds studying biology.
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Exploring Anatomy: the Human Abdomen
University of LeedsExplore the anatomy of the human abdomen and understand its clinical importance.
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Metabolomics: Understanding Metabolism in the 21st Century
University of BirminghamDiscover how metabolomics is revolutionising our understanding of metabolism with this free online course.
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Using Infection Control to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
UEA (University of East Anglia)Find out how effective infection control in health and social care can tackle the global risk of antimicrobial resistance.
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Challenges in Antibiotic Resistance: Gram Negative Bacteria
BSACThis course by BSAC is for healthcare professionals managing infections. You will learn about Gram Negative Bacteria.
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Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Finding Mr. X
The University of SheffieldLearn about the forensic technique of facial reconstruction from the experts involved in a real crime case.
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Biology and Biotechnology
Learn biology to explore the creation and evolution of life. Discover the wonders of human life with short courses to suit a range of experience levels.
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Why Do We Age? The Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing
University of GroningenWhy do we age? Is there a limit to human lifespan? Can we prolong our lives? Find out with this free online course.
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How Does the Body Use DNA as a Blueprint?
University of AberdeenGet an introduction to the basics of molecular biology, and how DNA code works.
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The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts
University of YorkImprove your understanding of some of the key concepts in A level biology and discover what's involved in higher level study.
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The Science Behind Forensic Science
King's College LondonGet an introduction to the science of forensic science and discover how it's applied in the real world.
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The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age
The University of SheffieldDemystify the ageing process and learn how our everyday behaviours are likely to affect our long-term musculoskeletal health.
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Exploring Cancer Medicines
University of LeedsExplore the use of medicines in treating cancer and take your first steps towards becoming a science writer.
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Bacterial Genomes: Disease Outbreaks and Antimicrobial Resistance
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesExplore the genomes of bacteria and the use of genome sequencing to track harmful disease and AMR.
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Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life
UEA (University of East Anglia)Explore the impact of biochemistry on bioenergy and health, discovering why graduates are in demand; with the Biochemical Society.
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Next Generation Biosecurity: Responding to 21st Century Biorisks
University of BathLearn about biosecurity, biosafety and bioethics, and why they're vital - inside and outside of the lab.
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Cancer in the 21st Century: the Genomic Revolution
The University of GlasgowDiscover how genetics is revolutionising the detection and treatment of cancer, with this free online course.
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Histology: Using Microscopy to Study Anatomy and Identify Disease
The Open UniversityGet an introduction to histology – the study of anatomy at a microscopic level – and use histopathology to identify disease.
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Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
University of LeedsDiscover ecology and learn how we can protect wildlife to conserve our natural world.
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MedTech: Exploring the Human Genome
University of LeedsDiscover how advances in the field of genomics are transforming healthcare with this online genomics course.
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Understanding Biological Energy
Royal Holloway, University of LondonGet an introduction to energy and explore how humans and other living things obtain and use their biological energy sources.
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What is Genetic Counselling?
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesLearn about genetic counselling and what genetic counsellors do with this online course for healthcare professionals.
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Maths for Humans: Inverse Relations and Power Laws
UNSW SydneyStrengthen your algebra, geometry and thinking skills by learning about fascinating mathematical relations from daily life.
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Bacterial Genomes: From DNA to Protein Function Using Bioinformatics
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesUse bioinformatics to explore DNA sequences and protein functions, to find the determinants of virulence in microbes.
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Good Brain, Bad Brain: Drug Origins
University of BirminghamExplore our past, present and future understanding of drugs with this online course. Where do drugs come from? How do they work?
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Whole Genome Sequencing: Decoding the Language of Life and Health
Health Education EnglandLearn how whole genome sequencing works and what it could mean for the future of healthcare with this free online course.
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Extinctions: Past and Present
University of Cape TownDiscover the diversity of life on earth, the impacts of five past mass extinctions and the prospect of a sixth extinction today.
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What Drives the Body?
University of AberdeenGet an introduction to the different components and systems in the body that keep us alive and healthy.
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The Science of Learning
National STEM Learning CentreDiscover the scientific research about learning and how it applies to your classroom, on this CPD-certified course for educators.
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What Is the Body?
University of AberdeenGet an introduction to the different structures and functions that make up the human body.
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Bioprinting: 3D Printing Body Parts
University of WollongongDiscover the recent developments regarding how biomaterials and 3D printing are colliding to create bioprinted body parts.
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Engineering the Future: Creating the Amazing
University of YorkLearn more about the fascinating world of engineering, and discover where an engineering degree could take you.
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Physiology: the Science of Life
University of LiverpoolGet an introduction to human physiology and the amazing systems in our bodies that keep us alive.
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Bacterial Genomes: Comparative Genomics using Artemis Comparison Tool (ACT)
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesLearn to use comparative genomics to improve your knowledge of microbial genomes.
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Good Brain, Bad Brain: Basics
University of BirminghamWhat do we know and what are we discovering about the form and function of the human brain? Find out with this online course.
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Discover Dentistry
The University of SheffieldAn entertaining and illuminating course for everyone to explore the impact dentistry has on our lives.
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Introduction to Translational Research: Connecting Scientists and Medical Doctors
Taipei Medical UniversityUnderstand the emerging discipline of translational medicine and the process of taking research from ‘benchside’ to ‘bedside'.
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Influenza: How the Flu Spreads and Evolves
Lancaster UniversityGet an introduction to the biology, epidemiology and evolution of the influenza virus in this free online course.
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Image Analysis Methods for Biologists
The University of NottinghamGet an introduction to image acquisition and analysis for biologists – from basic techniques to the future of image analysis.
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A Question of Time: How We Date Human Evolution
Griffith UniversityDiscover the role that dating human fossils plays in the reconstruction of human evolution: explore examples from around the world
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The Science of Endurance Training and Performance
The University of KentLearn about the science behind endurance sports training and performance, including effective preparation and rehabilitation.
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Bacterial Genomes: Accessing and Analysing Microbial Genome Data
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific ConferencesLearn more about how genomic data and computational tools can help us understand and track disease-causing bacteria.
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Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology
University of ReadingUnderstand the basics of microbiology and explore the diversity of microbial life in our world.
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Understanding and Teaching Evolution
University of BathLearn key concepts in biological evolution and find out how to integrate them into the classroom.
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Written in Bone: An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology
Griffith UniversityLearn to use human skeletal analysis to read and uncover the story behind human remains, using three sites from around the world.
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Understanding Insulin
University of SouthamptonLearn more about all things insulin: from how it works, to insulin types, to side effects and guidance on how to prescribe safely.
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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Public Health Dimensions
UNSW SydneyAn introduction to public health and wider responses to high-risk biological agent events, epidemics and bioterrorism.
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Genomic Medicine: Transforming Patient Care in Diabetes
University of ExeterLearn how developments in genomics are transforming our knowledge and treatment of conditions such as diabetes.
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Preventing the Zika Virus: Understanding and Controlling the Aedes Mosquito
London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDiscover the science behind the Zika outbreak to understand how it is spread and can be controlled.
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Soils: Introducing the World Beneath Our Feet
Lancaster UniversityLearn about soils, the variety of life they contain and how humans impact this fragile system, with this free online course.
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Ultrasound Imaging: What Is Inside?
University of TwenteUnderstand the technology of ultrasound, see how it is used in clinical practice and learn how to improve medical imaging.
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The Genomics Era: the Future of Genetics in Medicine
St George's, University of LondonGet an introduction to the growing role of genomics in healthcare, for patient diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
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Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Next Generation Sequencing
St George's, University of LondonUnderstand new and established genomic sequencing technologies, and how to apply them in clinical practice.
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Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Molecular Techniques
St George's, University of LondonLearn how molecular genetic techniques are used to identify the genetic factors that contribute to the development of disease.
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Homo Floresiensis Uncovered: The Science of ‘the Hobbit’
University of WollongongDiscover the incredible world of 'the Hobbit' as modern archaeological science uncovers secrets hidden in time.
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Maths for Humans: Linear and Quadratic Relations
UNSW SydneyExplore interesting and practical real-world relationships hinging on the interplay between the linear and the quadratic.
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Clinical Bioinformatics: Unlocking Genomics in Healthcare
The University of ManchesterLearn about the role of clinical bioinformaticians in healthcare and how their work is helping to realise the genomics revolution.