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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Science and Research, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Life Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Pathology, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Clinical Pharmacy, Substance Abuse, Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research, Laboratory Research, Biology, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Planning, Plant Operations and Management, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Decision Making, Life Sciences, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Social Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Estimation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Nutrition and Diet, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R Programming, Scripting, Quantitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Applied Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Policy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Molecular Biology, Social Determinants Of Health, Stress Management, Health Disparities, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Health Care, Neurology, Psychology, Grant Writing, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Musculoskeletal System
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, Health Care, Public Health, Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medical Practices and Procedures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months