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      University of Geneva

      Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Advocacy, International Relations, Community Organizing

      4.8
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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Stress Management, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Pharmacotherapy, Social Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Human Anatomy & Physiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Biology, Medical Terminology, Chemistry, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Lifelong Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology I

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical Records, Medical History Documentation, Urology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Orthopedics, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Patient Safety, Clinical Pharmacy, Safety Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis, Clinical Research, Medication Administration, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Molecular Biology, Regulatory Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Cardiology, Respiration, Pulmonology, Gynecology, Neurology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Urology, Vital Signs, Physical Therapy, Biology, Medical Terminology, Pathology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Health and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Stress Management, Drug Interaction, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Human Anatomy & Physiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Pulmonology, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Urology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Nephrology, Gynecology, Maternal Health, Pathology, Chronic Diseases, Internal Medicine, Vital Signs, Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet, Lifelong Learning

      4.8
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations, AI Personalization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Pharmacology, Laboratory Research, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Environmental Regulations, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Biostatistics, Biology, Molecular Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Medical Science and Research, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      632 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
    • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
    • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
    • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
    • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
    • Anatomy: University of Michigan
    • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
    • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow

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