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.
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Methods, Physiology, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Community Health, Policy Analysis, Drug Development, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Vital Signs, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Health Care, Respiration, Physics, Biology, Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Design Specifications, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Materials science, Product Testing, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Product Development, Systems Of Measurement, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Cardiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Health Disparities, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Care, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months