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Life Science Courses

Life science courses can help you learn cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, and human anatomy. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through experiments and research projects. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory equipment, bioinformatics software, and statistical analysis programs, that support conducting experiments and interpreting scientific data.


Popular Life Science Courses and Certifications


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    West Virginia University

    Wood Science: Beyond Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Construction

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Relational Databases, Supervised Learning, Database Systems, Dataflow, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

    4.2
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Science, Technology & Modernity

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Critical Thinking, Ancient History, Research, Science and Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Scientific Methods, Applied Mathematics, European History, Analysis, Physical Science, Industrial Engineering, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Storytelling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Matplotlib, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Linear Algebra

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Data Analysis Software, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Trend Analysis, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Anthropology, Human Factors, Science and Research, Robotics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Communicating Data Science Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Blender for Filmmakers: Bring Your Vision to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Editing, Animation and Game Design, Motion Graphics, File Management, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Animations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
  • Data Science at Scale: University of Washington
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Science, Technology & Modernity: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics): University of Leeds
  • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
  • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Data Science with R: Duke University

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