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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditIntroduction 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...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditMolecular 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...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditDNA, 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...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditPatterns 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...
$49.00listed price
Best Genetics Courses on Coursera compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 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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