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      University of Copenhagen

      Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Qualitative Research, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Health Equity, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacy Operations, Patient-centered Care, Medication Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Record Keeping, Health And Safety Standards, Asepsis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Genentech

      Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality, Electronic Medical Record

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Health and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient-centered Care, Music

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Herbal Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      838 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Health Equity, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      420 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Pre-formulation

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
    • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego
    • Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside: Johns Hopkins University
    • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
    • Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication: MedCerts
    • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
    • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
    • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis

    Why Learn Pharmacy?

    Pharmacy focuses on the preparation, dispensing, and safe use of medications to support patient health and treatment outcomes. It combines knowledge of biology, chemistry, and healthcare systems in a highly regulated, impactful field. Learning about pharmacy can help you explore careers in healthcare, understand how medications work, and contribute to better public health.

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