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Biology

Biology from foundations to advanced study.

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First contact, core vocabulary and basic rules. The level appears on your certificate.

Learning path — Level 1 · Beginner
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Step 1. Study — Cell biology

Learn the core ideas and vocabulary of cell biology: organelles, membranes, cell cycle, signalling.

  1. Study — Cell biology
    Study

    Learn the core ideas and vocabulary of cell biology: organelles, membranes, cell cycle, signalling.

    Lesson & summary
  2. Certified unit exam — Cell biology
    Checkpoint

    Unit 1 checkpoint at level 1. Pass it before moving to the next unit.

    Take exam — Level 1
  3. Study — Genetics & molecular biology
    Study

    Learn the core ideas and vocabulary of genetics & molecular biology: DNA replication, transcription and translation, mendelian genetics, mutations.

    Lesson & summary
  4. Certified unit exam — Genetics & molecular biology
    Checkpoint

    Unit 2 checkpoint at level 1. Pass it before moving to the next unit.

    Take exam — Level 1
  5. Study — Human anatomy & physiology
    Study

    Learn the core ideas and vocabulary of human anatomy & physiology: nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiration, endocrine system.

    Lesson & summary
  6. Certified unit exam — Human anatomy & physiology
    Checkpoint

    Unit 3 checkpoint at level 1. Pass it before moving to the next unit.

    Take exam — Level 1
  7. Study — Ecology & evolution
    Study

    Learn the core ideas and vocabulary of ecology & evolution: natural selection, populations, ecosystems, biodiversity.

    Lesson & summary
  8. Certified unit exam — Ecology & evolution
    Checkpoint

    Unit 4 checkpoint at level 1. Pass it before moving to the next unit.

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  9. Study — Microbiology & biotechnology
    Study

    Learn the core ideas and vocabulary of microbiology & biotechnology: bacteria and viruses, sterilisation, PCR, CRISPR.

    Lesson & summary
  10. Certified unit exam — Microbiology & biotechnology
    Checkpoint

    Unit 5 checkpoint at level 1. Pass it before moving to the next unit.

    Take exam — Level 1
  11. Final certified exam — Biology
    Certificate

    Full Beginner assessment. Passing issues a verifiable certificate showing level 1.

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All units

Cell biology
organelles
membranes
cell cycle
signalling
Genetics & molecular biology
DNA replication
transcription and translation
mendelian genetics
mutations
genomics
Human anatomy & physiology
nervous system
cardiovascular system
respiration
endocrine system
immunology
Ecology & evolution
natural selection
populations
ecosystems
biodiversity
climate impact
Microbiology & biotechnology
bacteria and viruses
sterilisation
PCR
CRISPR
fermentation