Biotechnology & Life Sciences courses

Learn Microbiology Online: Discover Microbial Diversity, Disease, and Scientific Applications Dive into the fascinating world of microbes with this online microbiology course. Microorganisms make up an estimated 90% of the Earth’s biomass and are central to…

In General Biology II we will focus on the biological processes of plant and animal form and function as well as ecology. Topics include evolution, organismal diversity, animal and plant structure and physiology. This course is appropriate for students…

Learn Companion Diagnostics (CDx) for Precision Medicine Online Dive into the cutting-edge world of precision medicine with our advanced course on Companion Diagnostics (CDx). This dynamic program offers a deep dive into the development pathways, regulatory…

Approximately one out of every 1,000 compounds identified in preclinical studies is eventually found suitable for human use. This creates a need to shorten the time and cost to increase the "hit" rate of finding drug candidates. This course will give you a…

Learn General Chemistry II Online Building on Chemistry I, this course emphasizes problem-solving and the application of chemical principles. Students will develop a deeper understanding of chemistry as a dynamic process of inquiry, rather than just…

This course presents an introduction to the field of regulatory affairs and to the laws and regulations governing healthcare products, including drugs, biologics, dietary supplements, and medical devices. Individuals from various disciplines who are new to…

From concept through development to approval, the Medical Device Life Cycle integrates design, development, validation, and commercialization. Further your understanding of the phases, requirements, and deliverables of the Device Life Cycle in order to manage…

Learn how to organize your medical product design teams to meet the stringent FDA requirements and Regulatory Affairs. This course has two phases, concept review and evaluation review that provides a baseline knowledge on the role of regulatory affairs…

Learn the Drug Discovery and Development Process This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the process of drug discovery and development through online lectures and discussions. Students will gain an understanding of the key stages…

This keystone course examines the drug development process and history of clinical trials. Topics include sources of new drugs & devices; the process of discovery; how a discovery becomes a drug or device; the definition, phases, and purposes of both…

Topics include the definition and identification of good clinical practices (GCPs); how GCPs affect the conduct of clinical trials; regulating agencies and applicable regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations and ICH guidelines; state regulations;…

This course reviews the nuts-and-bolts of effective clinical trial design and the basic anatomy of a clinical trial. Topics include trial designs by stage in drug/device development; the various types of trial designs and when they apply; defining the…

This course is intended to help a clinical study sponsor recruit the appropriate sites and investigators for the study. Topics include sources of information on sites and investigators; approaching and evaluating the potential investigator and the potential…

Learn the Drug Discovery and Development Process This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the process of drug discovery and development through online lectures and discussions. Students will gain an understanding of the key stages…

Bioinformatics is the glue that allows us to manipulate, utilize, and learn from vast amounts of biological data. Bioinformatics tools and databases enable various scientific, technological, and biomedical applications that would otherwise be impossible to…

Learn Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques Online This fully online Molecular Biology Laboratory course offers a rigorous introduction to essential molecular biology techniques through a modern, digital format. Designed for students with prior coursework in…

This fully online, asynchronous course provides a comprehensive introduction to linear regression and analysis of variance (ANOVA), equipping learners with essential skills for statistical modeling and data analysis in biomedical and scientific fields. Course…

This fully online, self-paced course equips learners with powerful techniques in logistic regression and survival analysis, essential for clinical data analysis and biostatistical modeling in biomedical and health sciences. Course Highlights: Advanced…

MIT xPRO's Drug and Medical Device Development: A Strategic Approach course offers an in-depth exploration of the Biotechnology & Life Sciences sector, focusing on the end-to-end process of bringing medical products to market. This program equips…

This is the second course in a two-part Specialized Studies Certificate. Participants will complete a 30-hour internship over 10 weeks at an approved internship location. The internship includes both virtual and in-person experiences, with at least 6 hours…

Our health hinges on the functioning of factors invisible to the human eye. Just one change to our genetic code or one virus thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair can mean the difference between health and sickness. In this course, we will…

This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern “-Omics”. Students will learn about the underlying technology (instrumentation and laboratory techniques), data types, and discuss how omics approaches are broadly applied to advance medicine and…

This course reviews the breadth of U.S. and international regulations associated with the development of drugs, biologics, medical devices, and diagnostics. Topics include a review of regulatory agencies and the role/responsibilities of each; pathways for…

Master the essential principles and practices of validation and qualification in the pharmaceutical industry with our comprehensive 10-week course, designed to equip you with the skills needed to ensure compliance, product quality, and regulatory excellence.

Review current genomic sequencing technologies while exploring the scientific and medical applications that these technologies are enabling. We will cover traditional and modern sequencing platforms, new technologies for dissecting genetics and epigenetics…

Experience bioinformatics approaches to processing genomic data and distilling consequential biomedical information. Genomic sequencing technologies deliver massive volumes of data that require dedicated handling methods and diverse abilities for…

Learn Microbiology Online: Discover Microbial Diversity, Disease, and Scientific Applications Dive into the fascinating world of microbes with this online microbiology course. Microorganisms make up an estimated 90% of the Earth’s biomass and are central to…

Engineer Biology ! Students obtain (A) hands-on skills of mammalian cell isolation, and cell and tissue culture, and (B) background knowledge of how such methods are used to investigate diseases and develop new therapies. Students learn (1) the basis for cell…

Gain a basic understanding of the introductory concepts and use of toxicology in drug discovery and development. The basic principles of toxicology will be presented as they relate to the assessment of drug safety from the initial selection of a drug for…

Online Organic Chemistry II Lab The Organic Chemistry II Laboratory is a hands-on lab course that complements the topics covered in the CHEM40011: Organic Chemistry II lecture course. This course provides a fundamental overview and continuation of the…

Gain insight on the Present and Future of Drug Discovery and Development This course explores the current state of drug discovery and development and the emerging trends and technologies that are shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry. The course…

Statistics provides the basic framework for thinking about data in a rigorous fashion. Biostatistics applies this thorough examination of data to information gathered in the biological sciences, including clinical trials, public health, environmental health,…

In Vitro Diagnostics Product Development As biotech and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) companies mature, the need for professionals with a broad understanding of the skills required to be effective in a biological product development environment will increase. In…

This essential course offers an ethical framework for human subjects regulations, introduces regulatory issues in clinical trials, and reviews concern for human subjects protection in drug/device trials. A mock IRB meeting applies the principles learned.

Explore the Future of Advanced Therapeutic Innovation As the boundaries of drug development expand, a new wave of therapeutic platforms is transforming how diseases are treated. This online course provides a practical introduction to next generation…

Unlock the power of the post-genomic era with this advanced course at UC San Diego. Building upon the foundations of Processing Actionable Data in Genomics , this course provides students with the technical expertise to navigate the complexities of…

Modern molecular biology research is generating complex scientific libraries of biological information producing a critical need for researchers to understand database models. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of modern database design including…

MIT xPRO's Principles of Biomanufacturing: Using Biotechnology to Manufacture Medicines course offers an in-depth exploration of Biotechnology & Life Sciences. This self-paced program examines how early-stage product discovery decisions influence the…