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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies
★ 4.1 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Environment, Bioinformatics, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research
★ 4.9 (113) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Laboratory Research, Informed Consent, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, General Science and Research, Community Health, Data Sharing
★ 4.6 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
★ 4.7 (120) · 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 (241) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Science
Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, AI Personalization, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics
★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics
★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Structural Analysis, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, General Science and Research, Quality Assurance, Product Testing, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Marketing Psychology, Analytical Testing, Product Development, Neurology, Quantitative Research
★ 4.6 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks