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.
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, Data Processing, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Materials science, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Health Policy, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months