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.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Physiology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nephrology, Electrophysiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Hemodynamics, Urology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Biology, Cell Biology, Neurology, Nutrition and Diet
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Drug Development, Medical Prescription, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Electocardiography, Physiology, Electrophysiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Medical Terminology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), R Programming, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, File I/O, Scripting Languages, Data Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Research, Clinical Research, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Mentorship, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks