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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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    University of Arizona

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Microbiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    516 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Cell Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Data Analysis Software, Medical Science and Research, Analysis, Life Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Human Development, Taxonomy, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Physiology, Pathology, Immunology, Biology, Anthropology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Ancient History, Endocrinology, Neurology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    607 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks