Skip to Content
Sciences

Therapeutic Discovery and Development

Gain in-depth knowledge of the drug development process and successfully bring a product to market.

Bring the next pharmaceutical product to market.

Extension’s courses and programs in drug discovery and development are designed to provide students with a greater understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the many job opportunities within it. Our courses in ADME, toxicology, pharmacology and research methods will equip you with the skills and knowledge to discover and advance your career. Many of the courses are offered online, providing flexible scheduling for the busy working professional.

Therapeutic Discovery and Development Programs & Certificates

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid

ADMET in Drug Development

The ADMET processes – Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicology – form one of the foundations of all modern drug discovery...

Duration
9-12 months
Cost
$2,800

Drug Discovery and Development

Advance your pharmaceutical research career with this program, gaining specialized knowledge, practical skills, and valuable networking opportunities.

Duration
6-12 months
Cost
$3,875

Quality Assurance and Control

This program is designed for chemists, bio-chemists or biologists in the pharmaceutical and biologic industry who are new to quality assurance and...

Duration
12-18 months
Cost
$3,720

Regulatory Affairs Essentials

An excellent career for professionals who wish to work in a challenging and dynamic field that is at the center of science, business, government...

Duration
9 -15 Months
Cost
$3,345

Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices

Provides professionals with the knowledge to work in this highly regulated environment and the process needed to develop medical devices from...

Duration
9 -15 Months
Cost
$3,820

Therapeutic Discovery and Development Courses

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
BIOL-40170

Drug Metabolism

Units
3.00
Cost
$725.00
BIOL-40379

Essentials of Drug Discovery and Development

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the process of drug discovery and development through online lectures and...

Units
3.00
Cost
$845.00
BIOL-40329

Introductory Pharmacology

Learn fundamental principles of pharmacology and mechanisms of drug action.

Units
3.00
Cost
$725.00
BIOL-40015

Overview of the Drug Development Process

Units
3.00
Cost
$725.00
BIOL-40381

Pharma Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the clinical trial process, regulatory requirements, and compliance issues in the pharmaceutical...

Units
3.00
Cost
$845.00
BIOL-80007

Pharmaceutical and Biotech Drugs Journey: From Preclinical to Patients

This unique online pharma and biotechnology course offers a way for students to learn from faculty at the University of California San Diego,...

Units
0.00
Cost
$845.00
BIOL-40176

Pharmacokinetics

Units
3.00
Cost
$725.00
BIOL-40219

Predicting & Selecting Promising Drug Compounds

Units
2.00
Cost
$625.00
BIOL-40378

Present and Future of Drug Discovery and Development

Units
3.00
Cost
$845.00
BIOL-40331

Target Identification, Validation, and Screening in Drug Discovery and Development

Units
2.00
Cost
$625.00