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    Pharmaceutical courses can help you learn how medications are developed, tested, regulated, and brought to market within the healthcare industry.

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    Find the Best Pharmaceutical Course for Your Goals

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Research Design, Medical Prescription, Research Methodologies, Patient Safety, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Data Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Olay

      Cosmetic Formulation Science

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Record Keeping, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Safety Training, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Personal Care, Product Development, Design Specifications, Innovation, Systems Of Measurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Genentech

      Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Quantitative Research, Psychological Evaluations, Pharmacology, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Privacy, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Drug Interaction, Healthcare Ethics, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Biology, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Primary Care, Bioinformatics, Patient Treatment, Clinical Research, Health Care, Biostatistics, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis, Molecular Biology, Health Informatics, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Data Analysis, Data Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      392 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry, Sterilization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      311 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Patient Registration, Document Management, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Privacy, Patient Safety, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      582 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Chemical Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization, Medical Imaging, Laboratory Equipment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Failure Analysis, Process Engineering, Electrical Safety, Safety Assurance, Risk Analysis, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Environment Health And Safety, Engineering Practices, Chemistry, Risk Management, Accident Prevention, Risk Mitigation, Process Control, Health And Safety Standards, Systems Analysis, Process Analysis, Safety and Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Genentech

      Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Real Time Data, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Health Care, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Epidemiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
    • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
    • Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research: Genentech
    • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva

    Why Learn Pharmaceutical Topics?

    The pharmaceutical field focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and regulation of medications that improve health and save lives. It combines biology, chemistry, clinical research, and policy to bring safe, effective treatments to patients. Learning pharmaceutical topics can help you understand drug development processes and support roles in healthcare, biotech, and regulatory affairs.

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