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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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      University of Michigan

      Rocket Science in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Rochester

      Introduction to Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Design, Community Health, Research Methodologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emergence of Life

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

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Workforce Development, Packaging and Labeling, New Product Development, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Oxygen Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonary Function Testing, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

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      Rating, 4.6 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

    • The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System: Immersify
    • Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester
    • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
    • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
    • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, and Defense: Rice University
    • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify

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