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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


  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Project Management & Leadership: Life Sciences & Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Leadership, Project Coordination, Resilience, Project Planning, Influencing, Project Closure, Communication, Life Sciences, Health Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Biotech — From Science to Business

    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

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  • S

    Stanford University

    RNA Biology with Eterna

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biology, Structural Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Materials science, Quantum computing, Biology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Neurology, Cell Biology

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, Environment and Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology

    ★ 4.5 (391) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science in Everyday Life

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.7 (169) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Child Health, Pulmonology, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Respiratory Care, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research

    ★ 4.1 (644) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Life Science courses

  • Project Management & Leadership: Life Sciences & Healthcare: Creo Incubator
  • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
  • Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses: Lecturio
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio

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