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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


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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Cultural Diversity, Neurology, Health Education, Nutrition and Diet

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    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

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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction

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    Novartis

    Preclinical Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Engineering Design Process, Public Health

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    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, Neurology, Cardiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Oncology

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    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

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    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

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    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression

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    Michigan State University

    The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Healthcare Ethics, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Dietetics, Preventative Care, Ancient History, Liberal Arts

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

  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
  • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
  • Preclinical Safety: Novartis
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
  • Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University

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