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      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

      3.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

      4.3
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Life, Health and Radiation

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Safety Standards, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology III

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Psychiatry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Human Development, Physiology, Taxonomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Biotechnology, Anthropology, European History, Neurology, Ancient History, General Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Nutrition and Diet, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research, Psychology, Acceptance Testing, Analytical Testing, Biology, Product Development, Analytical Skills, Medical Science and Research, Physiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science in Real Life

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Pathology, Physiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Immersify

      The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Capillary, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Diagnostic Tests, Respiration, Anatomy, Patient Treatment, Hematology, Physiology, Vital Signs, Medical Terminology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      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
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      University of Alberta

      Science Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

    • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
    • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
    • Data Science in Real Life: Johns Hopkins University
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense: Rice University
    • The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System: Immersify
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University

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