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.

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Editing, General Science and Research, Grammar
★ 4.9 (9.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Hazard Analysis, Physics
★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication
★ 4.4 (286) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Presentation, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling
★ 4.5 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Pathology, Biology, Research
★ 4.8 (158) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology
★ 4.6 (789) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Cell Biology, Scientific Visualization, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Network Model, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms
★ 3.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Mindfulness, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Positive Behavior Support, Decision Making, Social Skills, Psychology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building
★ 4.9 (40K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Product Development
★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests
★ 4.9 (212) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials
★ 4.8 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Data Integration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality
★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months