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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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    National Taiwan University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Hazard Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Risk Analysis

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Pharmacology, Hand Hygiene, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Administration, Infectious Diseases, Utilization Management, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Pulmonology, Urology, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
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    344 reviews

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Real Time Data

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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, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology

    4.8
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    229 reviews

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Oncology, Hematology, Pharmacology

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands

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    204 reviews

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Probability, Cell Biology, Physiology, Electrical Systems

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

    4.3
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

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    University of Lausanne

    Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Determinants Of Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Pharmacology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
  • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
  • Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne

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