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9 Best Genetics Courses on Coursera

We compared 9 Genetics courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $49.00. 4 come from a named university or institution, including McMaster University, Johns Hopkins University and University of Colorado Boulder. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
9
Price range
$49.00 – $49.00
Providers
Coursera
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 9 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "genetics" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $49.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Offered by American Museum of Natural History

    How have advances in genetics affected society? What do we need to know to make ethical decisions about genetic technologies? This course includes the study of cloning, genetic enhancement, and ownership of genetic infor...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    DNA Decoded

    Offered by McMaster University

    Are you a living creature? Then, congratulations! You’ve got DNA. But how much do you really know about the microscopic molecules that make you unique? Why is DNA called the “blueprint of life”? What is a “DNA fingerprin...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Genomic Data Science

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    With genomics sparks a revolution in medical discoveries, it becomes imperative to be able to better understand the genome, and be able to leverage the data and information from genomic datasets. Genomic Data Science is...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Biology Everywhere

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Where have you experienced biology today? Journey through the science of life through the lens of our daily lives. This specialization is intended to bridge the gap between traditional biology classes and the practical b...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    With an introduction to both genetics and forensic science, this course will show you the role of DNA in criminal investigations. Case studies illustrate how forensic investigations have changed with advances in genetics...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Introduction to Biology

    Offered by Pearson

    This Specialization introduces students to the core principles of biology, from the chemistry of life and cell structure to genetics, evolution, ecology, and biotechnology. Students will learn to apply the scientific met...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Offered by Lecturio

    Investigate the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern life processes and human health. Build comprehensive understanding of how biological systems function at the molecular level to support clinical d...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    DNA, Genome and Genetic Disorders

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Master genetics from DNA basics to real-world genetic disorders in one complete course. Learn how genes work, mutate, and impact human health with practical insights. This course provides a structured and easy-to-follow...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Patterns of Inheritance

    Offered by Pearson

    Discover how sexual reproduction creates the diversity of life by exploring the random assortment of chromosomes that occurs in every sex cell. This course demonstrates how understanding this process allows us to predict...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Genetics Courses on Coursera compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators Coursera American Museum of Natural History $49.00 View →
2 DNA Decoded Coursera McMaster University $49.00 View →
3 Genomic Data Science Coursera Johns Hopkins University $49.00 View →
4 Biology Everywhere Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
5 Forensic Science: DNA Analysis Coursera University of Cambridge $49.00 View →
6 Introduction to Biology Coursera Pearson $49.00 View →
7 Molecular and Cell Biology Coursera Lecturio $49.00 View →
8 DNA, Genome and Genetic Disorders Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
9 Patterns of Inheritance Coursera Pearson $49.00 View →

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