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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo Based

Course Overview

The Introduction to Pharmacology online course helps students to dive deep into the functioning of pharmaceutical drugs. They will get the opportunity to explore the various classifications of drugs and figure out how the drugs impact various systems in the human body. This course is spread over eight weeks and falls under the domain of Medicine.

The top instructors from Doane University, a nationally recognised university in Nebraska, offer this course on edX. It is renowned for its contributions to the field of Biological and Biomedical sciences. Learners thus get to finish the Introduction to Pharmacology certification course with exceptional knowledge in the subjects of pharmacokinetics, drug discovery, therapeutics and drug toxicity.

The course requires students to devote about 10 to 11 hours per week and forms an introductory-level course. The training curriculum also covers an extensive overview of the different classes of drugs. Since the Introduction to Pharmacology training is self-paced, learners can work at their convenience. The self-paced programme can be taken by the learners either by paying the fee or free of cost. In the paid mode, the students can get unlimited access to the programme and a certificate of completion. In the free mode, they will have only a limited duration of access to the course. 

The Highlights

  • Introductory level 
  • Top educators from the Doane University, Nebraska
  • English video transcript and course instructions
  • Self-paced course
  • Shareable edX course and certificate (paid option)
  • Train at your own pace
  • Eight-week course
  • No minimum requirements

Programme Offerings

  • shareable edX course and certificate (paid option)
  • Introductory level
  • English video transcript and course instructions
  • Top educators from the Doane University
  • Nebraska
  • Eight-Week Course
  • No minimum requirements
  • Train at your own pace

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 9964yesDoane University, Crete
  • There is no Introduction to Pharmacology fee if you wish to audit the course.
  • The certification, on the other hand, requires a payment.

Introduction to Pharmacology fee structure

Course

Fee

Introduction to Pharmacology

NA

Certificate

Rs 9,964  


What you will learn

Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals

After completing the Introduction to Pharmacology course by edX, learners can be guaranteed about gaining proficiency over the following concepts:

  • Basic principles of drug action
  • Fundamentals of pharmacodynamics
  • Receptor binding
  • Analysis of drug development procedures
  • Involvement of regulatory agencies in the process of drug development 
  • Classification of major classifications of drugs
  • The functioning of drugs and their administration
  • Constructing an evaluation of a recently certified FDA medication
  • Basic and advanced level calculation of dosages
  • Differentiating between the responsibilities of health care providers 
  • Design of therapeutic treatment schemes for patients with common diseases

Who it is for

This course is ideal for all those students who wish to pursue an escalating career in the pharmaceutical industry.


Admission Details

Step 1: You can review the Introduction to Pharmacology program page by visiting the link here: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-pharmacology. 

Step 2: Verify the essential details like instructor details, course outcomes, etc, and click on ‘Enroll’. 

Step 3: You can proceed by registering on edX or signing into your account (if you have one already). To register, you may use your pre-existing accounts on Apple, Google, Microsoft, or Facebook. 

Step 4: Finish the course and pay the stipulated fee to acquire the accreditation.

Application Details

Introduction to Pharmacology course does not call for any additional application forms other than filling in the basic details of email address, contact number etc.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Doane University, Crete Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does this online programme have any prerequisites?

The Introduction to Pharmacology programme is an introductory level course and does not have minimum requirements.

2: Can I share the certificate on professional platforms?

Yes, candidates can share the certification obtained after finishing the curriculum on professional platforms like LinkedIn with ease.

3: Should I qualify any examinations to receive the certificate?

No, the candidate simply needs to finish the course to obtain the certificate.

4: Will I receive any study material from the university?

Yes. You will be able to access adequate study material and the relevant textbooks online.

5: How can I get the login credentials?

Upon making the payment for the course, you will receive the login credentials which can be used to access the course contents online.

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