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Pharmacology Courses

Pharmacology courses can help you learn drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic applications. You can build skills in dosage calculations, understanding drug interactions, and evaluating clinical trial data. Many courses introduce tools such as pharmacological databases and software for drug analysis, that support conducting research and making informed decisions in clinical settings. By exploring these topics, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of how medications work and their impact on patient care.

Popular Pharmacology Courses and Certifications


  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Environment, Pathology

    4.8 stars, 234 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (234) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8 stars, 373 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (373) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

    4.8 stars, 633 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (633) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Research Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 348 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (348) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Pharmacology

    4.7 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Cardiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Environmental Issue, Hazard Analysis, Physiology, Safety Assurance, Radiation Protection, Chronic Diseases

    4.9 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (335) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Patient Evaluation, Product Testing, Personal Care, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Physiology, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Biochemistry, Radiation Protection, Clinical Assessment, Molecular Biology

    4.8 stars, 246 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (246) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    Novartis

    Lead Selection & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Research, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Infectious Diseases

    4.9 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 99 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Clinical Assessment

    4.7 stars, 169 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (169) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmacology courses

  • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
  • Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Lead Selection & Optimization: Novartis
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London

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