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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Materials science, Sustainability Standards, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      DNA Decoded

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      643 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Pre-formulation

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      生物演化

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanjing University

      结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology I

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      717 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      遗传学实验

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Biomedical Visualisation

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Animations, Image Analysis, Physiology, Biology, Medical Imaging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      517 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

      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
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Structures

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
    • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Pre-formulation: Novartis
    • 生物演化: Peking University
    • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
    • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
    • 遗传学实验: Peking University
    • Biomedical Visualisation: University of Glasgow
    • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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