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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Life Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, European History, Climate Change Mitigation, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Data Synthesis, Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization, Microbiology
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Pulmonology, Life Sciences, Human Development, General Medicine, Biology, Culture, Neurology, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Environment, Physics, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient-centered Care, Medical Prescription, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Research, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Science and Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Biology, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Analytical Testing, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Microbiology, Plant Operations and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Social Sciences, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Human Development, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, System Configuration, Systems Development, Biology, Life Sciences
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours