Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals involve the discovery, production, and distribution of drugs for medical purposes. Coursera's Pharmaceuticals catalogue teaches you about the indispensable role of pharmaceuticals in healthcare, the science behind drug discovery and development to the business strategies and ethics involved in their distribution. You'll learn about the processes of drug formulation, quality assurance, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Furthermore, you will understand the regulatory and economic factors that drive the pharmaceutical industry, along with the emerging trends and challenges. This knowledge will equip you to pursue a variety of roles within the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory bodies, research institutions, or healthcare organizations.
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  • Status: Preview

    University of Glasgow

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Biotechnology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Clinical Pharmacy, Continuous Monitoring, Epidemiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Novartis

    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
    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Novartis

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    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
    3.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Health Policy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    762 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Status: Free Trial

    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research, Pharmacy, Patient Safety, Medical Prescription, Epidemiology, Research Design, Contraindication, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Informed Consent

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    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
    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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