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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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    Taipei Medical University

    Translational Medicine 1: Gene Editing & Molecular Imaging

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Radiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Practices, Clinical Informatics, Experimentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Clinical Assessment, Respiratory Therapy, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Respiration, Patient Treatment, Oxygen Therapy, Endocrinology, Anatomy

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

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  • 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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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Clinical Pharmacy, Substance Abuse, Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research, Laboratory Research, Biology, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Biochemistry

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

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    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, Clinical Laboratory Science, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Molecular Biology

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

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Pain Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

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

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Biotechnology, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling

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

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    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Experimental Design Considerations in SABV Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Molecular Biology, Social Determinants Of Health, Stress Management, Health Disparities, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Health Care, Neurology, Psychology, Grant Writing, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Musculoskeletal System

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Schizophrenia

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Translational Medicine 1: Gene Editing & Molecular Imaging: Taipei Medical University
  • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
  • Farmacología para odontólogos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 2: University of Minnesota
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health: University of Geneva
  • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
  • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
  • Experimental Design Considerations in SABV Research: University of Colorado System

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