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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


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacología para odontólogos

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Oral and Dental Care, Pharmacotherapy, Dentistry, Dental Care, Contraindication, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Oral Health, Pain Management

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Blood Pressure, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Promotion, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Health Education, Cardiology, Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (85) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacovigilancia ocular

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Devices, Immunology, Health Technology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy

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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

    ★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychedelic Science and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Scientific Methods, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Interaction, Medical Science and Research, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology

    ★ 5 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Research

    ★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Chronic Diseases

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Novartis

    Preclinical Safety

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

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmacology courses

  • Farmacología para odontólogos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress: American Psychological Association
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Farmacovigilancia ocular: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
  • La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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