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Medicinal Chemistry Courses

Medicinal chemistry courses can help you learn drug design, chemical synthesis, and pharmacology principles. You can build skills in structure-activity relationships, molecular modeling, and analytical techniques like chromatography and spectroscopy. Many courses introduce tools such as computational chemistry software and laboratory equipment, that support analyzing compounds and optimizing drug formulations.

Popular Medicinal Chemistry Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Molecular Biology, Market Opportunities, Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to Clinical and Forensic Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Substance Abuse, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Pathology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Analytical Testing, Clinical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Tests, Case Studies, Emergency Departments, Precision Medicine, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Development, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Ideation, Market Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Quality (QA/QC), Market Dynamics, Feasibility Studies, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Verification And Validation, Experimentation, Biochemistry, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

    4.7 stars, 586 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (586) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Biochemistry For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Diagnostic Tests

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • N

    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    El Enlace Químico y las Interacciones Moleculares

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7 stars, 578 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (578) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Analytical Chemistry, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Reacciones de oxidación-reducción: conceptos básicos

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Organometallic Catalysis in Sustainable Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Coordination, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Fire And Life Safety, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Occupational Health, Health And Safety Standards, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Engineering Practices, Environment Health And Safety, Failure Analysis, Risk Control, Chemistry, Accident Prevention, Risk Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 360 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (360) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Testing, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling, Drug Development

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular medicinal chemistry courses

  • Drug Discovery: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Clinical and Forensic Toxicology: University of Glasgow
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • Biochemistry For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • El Enlace Químico y las Interacciones Moleculares: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions: Duke University
  • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios: Duke University
  • Reacciones de oxidación-reducción: conceptos básicos: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Organometallic Catalysis in Sustainable Chemistry: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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