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Best pharmacology Courses Online

We compared 20 Pharmacology courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $489.60. 18 of them teach the subject directly and 2 are built around a certification exam. 7 come from a named university or institution, including University of Minnesota, Doane University and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

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  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Synaptic Pharmacology and Function

    Offered by University of Minnesota

    This course explores how the nervous system communicates, with a special focus on pharmacological principles, synapses, and the neural control of movement. Learners will explore the fundamental principles of synaptic tra...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    Certificate course in Cardiovascular Pharmacology

    The Certificate Course in Cardiovascular Pharmacology provides a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular drugs, their mechanisms, and clinical applications. This course is designed for medical students, healthcare...

    $19.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Introduction to Pharmacology

    Offered by Doane University

    This pharmacology course will explore the mechanism of action of pharmaceutical drugs on a molecular level. This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.

    $119.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

    Offered by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Older adults are more likely to consume more prescription and non-prescription medications, and this can place them at high risk for unintended harmful effects. An important component of the care of older adults relates...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Offered by Davidson College

    In collaboration with Davidson College, this specialization is intended for a graduate level audience with a life sciences background seeking to learn about preclinical drug discovery. Preclinical drug discovery is a com...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Offered by MedCerts

    In the Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials course, students will learn the language of medicine, using pharmacy nomenclature and the skills necessary to measure different types of prescriptions through four les...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Molecular and Cell Biology

    Offered by Lecturio

    Investigate the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern life processes and human health. Build comprehensive understanding of how biological systems function at the molecular level to support clinical d...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Diploma Grade B

    Pharmacy Technician Complete Course

    Pharmacy Technician (Category-B) Complete Course will help you run a medical store or pharmacy store and this course will help you to PASS Medical Store license Exams. This course teaches you about the work of a pharmacy...

    $19.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Top Drugs 4 - Medications you NEED to Know - Pharmacy

    Learning medications is one of the most intimidating, overwhelming, and difficult aspects of entering a healthcare field.Where do you start? There are THOUSANDS of medications.Top Drugs is designed to break down what you...

    $24.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Chemistry

    Offered by Lecturio

    Master essential chemistry principles that form the foundation of pharmacology, metabolism, and medical diagnostics. This course bridges basic chemical concepts with real-world healthcare applications, preparing you for...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Literature Case Studies in Drug Discovery

    Offered by Davidson College

    Once a person understands the ideas of drug efficacy, potency, pharmacokinetics, and safety, original research articles can be readily understood. The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry of the American Chemical Society regul...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Drug Activity, Disposition, and Safety

    Offered by Davidson College

    This course focuses on the intricacies of drug activity, how medications are processed in the body, and the various safety measures surrounding their use. It provides a foundational understanding of pharmacology that is...

    $267.30
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Originator and Biosimilar Biologics: For Patients and Healthcare Providers

    Offered by University of Toronto

    This course offers an insightful look into originator and biosimilar biologics, focusing on their implications for patients and healthcare providers. You'll explore the fundamental concepts of biological medicines, gain...

    $133.20
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Drug Discovery and Lead Optimization

    Offered by Davidson College

    In this course, you'll explore the essential concepts and practices involved in drug discovery and lead optimization. It covers critical aspects of the pharmaceutical development process, including how to identify promis...

    $489.60
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Managing Coronary Artery Disease

    Offered by Stanford University

    Throughout this course from the Stanford Center for Health Education (SCHE), you’ll discover a range of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for individuals at risk of heart disease. You’ll also learn how...

    $249.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

    A Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is a professional who works alongside pharmacists in various settings, such as retail pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, to help manage medication orders and ensu...

    $19.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Chemistry for the Health Professions

    Offered by Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions

    This course, Chemistry for the Health Professions, is designed for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare. It focuses on the essential chemical principles and concepts that are particularly relevant in medical contex...

    $360.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Vasopressors & Inotropes

    This course is an introduction to shock and shock physiology and the vasoactive medications used to treat hemodynamically unstable patients. In this course we will be reviewing common vasopressors and inotropes and how t...

    $19.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade B

    Master CSC Exam 2026 (New Material)

    This course is built entirely around practice tests to help you prepare effectively for the CSC (Cardiac Surgery Certification) exam. Instead of lengthy theoretical instruction, the course emphasizes assessment-driven pr...

    $19.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Certification prep Grade C

    ADC Written Exam Mock – 567 Case Scenarios-Volume 3

    Ace the ADC Part 1 Exam with ConfidenceThis course is built for internationally trained dentists preparing for the Australian Dental Council (ADC) Part 1 written examination. It offers a focused, question-driven approach...

    $79.99
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 20 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $489.60, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $469.61. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 7 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Minnesota, Doane University and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

2 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Pharmacology from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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