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.

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Research
★ 4.6 (332) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Human Development, Environment, Culture, Molecular Biology, Natural Resource Management
★ 4.6 (170) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Dental Radiography, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology
★ 4.9 (370) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
★ 4.9 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physical Science, Endocrinology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Urology, Respiration, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Medical Terminology, Surgery
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.5 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, R (Software), Biostatistics, Biomedical Technology, Informatics, Advanced Analytics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology
★ 4.2 (288) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Environmental Issue, Biochemistry, Environment, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Research
★ 4.7 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, General Science and Research
★ 4.8 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months