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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Income, Wealth, and Benefits

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    3D CAD Fundamental

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Graphical Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    682 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    549 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, AI Integrations, Clinical Assessment, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Support Systems, Predictive Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    337 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Markov Model, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    British Standards Institution

    ISO/IEC 22989:2023 An Introduction to the Fundamentals of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Management Systems, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Risk Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    TensorFlow: Data and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Extract, Transform, Load, Federated Learning, Model Optimization, Data Pipelines, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Fine-tuning, Javascript, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    283 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Practices, Civil Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    955 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Differential Equations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Spring Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Microservices, JUnit, Model View Controller, Restful API, Application Frameworks, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Web Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Frontend Integration, Service Oriented Architecture, JSON, Database Management, Unit Testing, Java Programming

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    704 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Data Structures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Income, Wealth, and Benefits: John Wiley & Sons
  • 3D CAD Fundamental: National Taiwan University
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
  • Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
  • ISO/IEC 22989:2023 An Introduction to the Fundamentals of AI: British Standards Institution
  • TensorFlow: Data and Deployment: DeepLearning.AI
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion: Northwestern University

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