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    Study pharmacology for understanding drug actions and effects. Learn about drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and side effects.

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Gynecology, Primary Care, Medical Management, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

      Skills you'll gain: Food Safety and Sanitation, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      杏林探宝——认知中药

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Contraindication, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Drug Interaction, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Medical History Documentation, Ancient History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Research Design, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Epidemiology, Statistical Methods, Real Time Data

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      History of Mental Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, Social Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      History of Medical Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Research Design, Pharmacotherapy, Legal Research, Medical Science and Research, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Research, Medical History Documentation, Biology, Risk Analysis, Epidemiology, Public Health, Neurology, Ancient History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Preventative Care, Community Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Biology, Research

      4.9
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      Intermediate · 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, Medical Terminology, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Lifelong Learning

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Neurology, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Oncology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Treatment Planning, Care Management, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Cultural Sensitivity, Drug Interaction, Patient Safety, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanjing University

      结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • 食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology): National Taiwan University
    • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Comparative Effectiveness and Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
    • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
    • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Rice University
    • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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