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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

  • L

    Lecturio

    Molecular and Cell Biology

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Space Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Medicine, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Hemodynamics, Vital Signs, Preventative Care, Oxygen Therapy, Injury Prevention, Radiation Protection, Human Factors, Exercise Science, Health Care, Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Environment, Physics, Biology, Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    755 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    233 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    242 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    646 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    605 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biomedical Technology, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Materials science, Drug Development, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Introductory Human Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nephrology, Hemodynamics, Biology, Vital Signs, Electrophysiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Blood Pressure, Cell Biology, Neurology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · 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
  • Molecular and Cell Biology: Lecturio
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Space Medicine: Duke University
  • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
  • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University

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