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
Status: Free TrialRice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation
Status: Free TrialJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Urology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Hematology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Urology, Pathology, Immunology, Biology
Status: Free TrialIndian Institute of Science
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Vital Signs, Medical Equipment, Technical Documentation, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Electronic Hardware, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Electronic Systems, Systems Design
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Leadership, Project Coordination, Resilience, Project Planning, Influencing, Project Closure, Communication, Life Sciences, Health Care
Status: Free TrialUniversity of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Microbiology, Biology, Pharmacology
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Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Coordination, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Anatomy, Mechanics
Status: NewBirla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology
Status: PreviewNanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Investigation, Scientific Methods, Hematology, Laboratory Techniques, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Biology
Status: PreviewAmerican Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research
Status: Free TrialMedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Hemodynamics, Medical Records, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Drug Development, Research
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses
- Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
- Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
- Anatomy: University of Michigan
- Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
- Project Management & Leadership: Life Sciences & Healthcare: Creo Incubator
- Applied Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
- The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
- General Biology: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
- Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- The Science of Stem Cells: American Museum of Natural History
