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 TrialIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Software, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Network Analysis, Biology
Status: Free TrialRice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Estimation, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Case Studies
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialUniversity of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Life Sciences, Geometry, Differential Equations, Research, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Research, General Mathematics, Taxonomy, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Scientific Visualization
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: PreviewSTARWEAVER
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
What brings you to Coursera today?
Status: PreviewAmerican Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies
Status: PreviewUniversity of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies
Status: PreviewUniversity of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Microbiology
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialPearson
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Environment, Bioinformatics, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Respiration, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialPearson
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences, Healthcare Ethics, Laboratory Techniques, Biology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Drug Development, Investigation
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, Environment and Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialUniversity of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, Environment, Life Sciences, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis, General Mathematics
What brings you to Coursera today?
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses
- Systems Biology and Biotechnology:Â Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity:Â Rice University
- Astronomy and Cosmology: Exploring the Universe:Â University of Cambridge
- The Science of Stem Cells:Â American Museum of Natural History
- GenAI in Healthcare & Life Sciences:Â STARWEAVER
- Marine Biology:Â American Museum of Natural History
- Forensic Science: DNA Analysis:Â University of Cambridge
- Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds:Â University of Arizona
- Introduction to Biology:Â Pearson
- Biotechnology:Â Pearson
