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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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    University of Michigan

    Data Science Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Validation, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Social Impact, Bayesian Statistics, Policy Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Empowerment, Human Centered Design, Habit Formation, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Research, Social Sciences, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Public Administration, Research Methodologies

    4.9
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Timelines, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Physics

    4.7
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    441 reviews

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    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Cloud Hosting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Services, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Version Control, Python Programming

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Data Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Analytics, Supervised Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    264 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ball State University

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Wrangling, Statistical Machine Learning, File Systems, SQL, Software Engineering, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Spatial Data Analysis, Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), SAS (Software), Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Data, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Clemson University

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Large Language Modeling, Database Systems, Database Management, Dimensionality Reduction, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Software Development Methodologies, Usability, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Systems Development Life Cycle, Responsible AI, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Human Factors

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Minnesota

    Plant Science for Gardeners

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Plant Operations and Management, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Sustainability Standards

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Web Scraping, GitHub

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    7.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Full-Stack Web Development, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Wrangling, Statistical Machine Learning, File Systems, SQL, Software Engineering, Data Visualization, Theoretical Computer Science, Statistical Methods, Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), SAS (Software), Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History

    4.5
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • Data Science Ethics: University of Michigan
  • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Tools for Data Science: IBM
  • Data Science Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • Master of Science in Data Science: Ball State University
  • Master of Science in Computer Science: Clemson University
  • Plant Science for Gardeners: University of Minnesota
  • Applied Data Science Capstone: IBM

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