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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Health Policy, Research, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies
★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Contraindication, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Prescription, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Drug Development, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
★ 4.7 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Substance Abuse, Chronic Diseases, Meditation & Breathwork, Health Promotion, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

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

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