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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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    Yale University

    Introduction to Religions & Ecology

    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

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    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    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

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    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

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Environment, Physics, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Chemistry

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    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

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    University of Minnesota

    Synaptic Pharmacology

    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

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    University of Minnesota

    The Garden Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Biology, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Analytical Testing, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Microbiology, Plant Operations and Management

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    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

    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

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución: Síntesis extendida

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Scientific Methods

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    University of Cambridge

    Law and Genetics

    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

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Sex from Molecules to Elephants

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Social Sciences, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Human Development, Physiology

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    Coursera

    Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, System Configuration, Systems Development, Biology, Life Sciences

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

  • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
  • The Solar System: American Museum of Natural History
  • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Synaptic Pharmacology: University of Minnesota
  • The Garden Ecosystem: University of Minnesota
  • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London
  • Evolución: Síntesis extendida: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Law and Genetics: University of Cambridge

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