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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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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology

    4.7 stars, 331 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (331) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences

    4.8 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences

    4.9 stars, 113 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (113) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

    4.9 stars, 3.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Plant Science for Gardeners

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Microbiology

    4.7 stars, 645 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (645) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Taipei Medical University

    The Development and Application of Functional Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Good Manufacturing Practices, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Health Assessment, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences, Environment, Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacology, Biology, Chronic Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Emergence of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Microbiology

    4.2 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macmillan Learning

    Genetic Mapping and Microbial Genetic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Physiology, Biology, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, European History

    4.4 stars, 19 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Biology, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software

    4.8 stars, 189 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (189) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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