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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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    The University of Chicago

    Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Electrophysiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Cell Biology, Language Disorders, Coordination, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

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

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    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

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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Productivity, Parent Communication, Personal Care, Prioritization, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Personal Development, Family Support, Meditation & Breathwork, Child Development, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health, Self-Awareness

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    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Kinesiology, Hemodynamics, Sensory Systems Analysis, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology, Urinalysis, Urology, Blood Pressure, Biology, Cell Biology, Electrophysiology, Nutrition and Diet

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    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

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Software, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Machine Learning Methods, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R (Software), Network Analysis, Biology

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Personal Care, Materials science, Safety Standards, Physiology, Biochemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Anatomy, Product Testing, Microbiology, Product Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, R (Software), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Environment, Pathology

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    American Council on Exercise

    Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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