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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Women in environmental biology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research

    4.5
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    139 reviews

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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacotherapy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Oncology

    4.7
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    186 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物学概念与途径

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Neurology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Research, Research Methodologies

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Climate Change Mitigation, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Mapping, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Nanjing University

    天文探秘

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Life Sciences, Simulations, Vibrations, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    4.8
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    82 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Design Specifications

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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Teaching, Creativity, Education and Training, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Human Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, World History, Systems Thinking, Life Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Biology

    4.3
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • 生物学概念与途径: Peking University
  • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • 天文探秘: Nanjing University
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University

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