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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


  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    Immersify

    Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Clinical Practices, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology, Medical Terminology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Clinical Nursing, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Nursing Care, Pharmacology, Biology

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology

    4.8 stars, 842 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Health Technology, AI Personalization, Electronics

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Biology, Estimation, Experimentation

    4.8 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Food and Beverage, Quality Assurance, Nutrition and Diet, Research, Product Development

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Scientific Methods

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Production, Scalability

    4.7 stars, 3.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 792 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (792) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Physiology

    4.7 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pathology

    4.8 stars, 235 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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