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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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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Evolution Today

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Climate Change Adaptation, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Science, Data Integration, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Cell Biology, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology II

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    209 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

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

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    Lecturio

    Chemistry

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Socioeconomics, Diagnostic Tests, Preventative Care, Biology, Social Justice, Health Education, Cultural Diversity, Medical Science and Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Data Processing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Ancient History, Taxonomy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Chemistry: Lecturio
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R: Coursera
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University

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