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 Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    240 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Learning, Environment, World History, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    365 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Scientific Methods, Neurology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Human Computer Interaction, Materials science, Research, Experimentation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Water Quality, Biotechnology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences, Data Processing, Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    930 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    330 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months