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
Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Respiration, Healthcare Ethics, Laboratory Techniques, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Drug Development, Taxonomy
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Healthcare Project Management, AI Workflows, Life Sciences, Health Care Administration, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Ethics, AI Integrations, Automation, Pharmacy, Digital Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research Ethics, Environmental Issue, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Food and Beverage, General Science and Research, Child Development, Chemistry, Music, Psychology, Scientific Methods
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pathology
What brings you to Coursera today?
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Leadership, Project Coordination, Resilience, Project Planning, Influencing, Project Closure, Communication, Life Sciences, Health Care
The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Equities, Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Requirements, Finance, Business Valuation, Commercialization, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Life Sciences
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Planning, Adaptability, Design, Sustainable Design, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Decision Making
University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Microbiology
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology
Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Physiology
Best free Life Science courses
High-quality free Life Science courses you can start today.
- Marine BiologyAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryBeginner1 - 3 MonthsFree
- Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure lifeLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)Mixed1 - 3 MonthsFree
- Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial LifeThe University of EdinburghMixed1 - 3 MonthsFree
Best Life Science certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Life Science from top universities and companies.
- Introduction to BiologyPearsonBeginner1 - 3 MonthsSpecialization
- Biology EverywhereUniversity of Colorado BoulderBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Introduction to Ecological GardeningUniversity of MinnesotaBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
Best Life Science courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly Life Science courses with no prerequisites.
- Project Management & Leadership: Life Sciences & HealthcareCreo IncubatorBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
- Life Sciences Venture FundingThe State University of New YorkBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
