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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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    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3 stars, 577 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Life Sciences, Neurology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Development, Precision Medicine, Disabilities, Child Development, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Pre-Clinical Development, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    4.9 stars, 154 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (154) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    University of Minnesota

    Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Pharmacy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Dietetics, Ancient History, Clinical Practices, Food and Beverage

    4.6 stars, 139 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (139) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Electrical Systems

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    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
  • 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

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

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

    4.7 stars, 234 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Nephrology, Medication Therapy Management, Hospital Medicine, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Medical Management, Internal Medicine, Care Management, Endocrinology, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care

    4.9 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Physiology, Childbirth, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, Life Sciences, World History

    4.3 stars, 149 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Unix Commands, Laboratory Research

    4.5 stars, 204 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : biologie et neurosciences: University of Geneva
  • Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease: University of Minnesota
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
  • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
  • Actualización en el manejo del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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