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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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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Hematology

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Human Development, Taxonomy, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Cell Biology, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Biotechnology, Neurology, European History, Ancient History, World History, Scientific Methods

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, General Science and Research

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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    University of Copenhagen

    Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Chemistry

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Mitigation, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Biology, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Life Sciences

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

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

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    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Estimation, Experimentation, Case Studies

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Unix Commands, Laboratory Research

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University

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