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
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Biology
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication
Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Environment, Bioinformatics, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Respiration, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Software, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Network Analysis, Biology
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Child Health, Pulmonology, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Respiratory Care, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Lifelong Learning
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Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Presentation, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Hazard Analysis, Physics
MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Hemodynamics, Medical Records, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Concision, Report Writing, Grammar, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Grant Writing, Journals, Research, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Media and Communications
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Laboratory Procedures, Molecular Biology
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biology, Structural Analysis
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Life Science courses
- Anatomy: University of Michigan
- Science Literacy: University of Alberta
- Introduction to Biology: Pearson
- Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
- Data Science in Real Life: Johns Hopkins University
- Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan
- The Heart, Blood, and Lungs: MedCerts
- Writing in the Sciences: Stanford Online
- Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
