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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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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

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

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    Immersify

    The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Diagnostic Tests, Respiration, Anatomy, Hematology, Physiology, Vital Signs, Medical Terminology

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Data Mining, Health Informatics, Biomedical Technology, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

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    Duke University

    人体生理学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Cardiology

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Environment, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Research, Clinical Research, Public Health, Health Policy, Clinical Trials, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Cultural Diversity, Mentorship

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation

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    Lecturio

    Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Materials science, Drug Development, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Research, Experimentation, Laboratory Procedures

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

  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
  • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
  • The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System: Immersify
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Introduction to Translational Science : University of Michigan
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University

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