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Drug Discovery Courses

Drug discovery courses can help you learn the drug development process, target identification, lead optimization, and clinical trial design. You can build skills in molecular modeling, high-throughput screening, and data analysis techniques. Many courses introduce tools like cheminformatics software, bioinformatics platforms, and laboratory techniques that are crucial for analyzing compounds and assessing their effectiveness.


Popular Drug Discovery Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Cell Biology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Care Management, Risk Analysis, Biology, Pathology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacy Operations, Patient-centered Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health And Safety Standards, Endocrinology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Literacy, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Creativity, Mindfulness, Adaptability

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Biotechnology, Unsupervised Learning, Markov Model, Informatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Statistical Analysis, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Data Preprocessing, Scientific Visualization, Machine Learning, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    RNA Biology with Eterna

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Practices, Pharmacology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Exercise Science, Surgery, Health Policy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Medical Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Medical Terminology, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular drug discovery courses

  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
  • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22 : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen

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