Life Sciences

Life Sciences is a multidisciplinary field that involves the study of all living organisms, including plants, animals, and human beings. Coursera's Life Sciences catalogue equips you with a deep understanding of the biological processes and systems that sustain life. You'll learn about the intricacies of cellular and molecular biology, the dynamics of ecology and evolution, the principles of genetics and genomics, and the complexities of neuroscience and behavior. This knowledge can be applied in various sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, environmental conservation, and biotechnology, enabling you to contribute to advancements in medicine, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable development.
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    University of Manchester

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice 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, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    242 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Environment, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Sustainable Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    373 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    96 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    151 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    164 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Visualization Software, Database Software, Data Analysis Software, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Medical Science and Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Life Sciences, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Network Analysis, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Biology, Pharmacology, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Data Mapping, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    229 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    573 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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