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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.

Extended Studies' 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

Gain in-demand ADMET skills to improve drug success with practical training in PK, metabolism, toxicity, and R&D strategy.

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
$3,705

Quality Assurance and Control

For chemists, biochemists, and biologists new to QA/QC in the pharmaceutical and biologics industry.

Duration
12-18 months
Cost
$3,750

Regulatory Affairs Essentials

A dynamic career at the intersection of science, business, and public service—focused on saving lives.

Duration
9 -15 Months
Cost
$3,580

Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices

Gain the skills to navigate regulations and bring medical devices from concept to market.

Duration
9 -15 Months
Cost
$3,850

Therapeutic Discovery and Development Courses

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

Drug Metabolism

Explore how drugs are absorbed and metabolized—and how this knowledge speeds up discovery of safe, effective new medicines.

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-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-40380

Pharmacology and the ADMET Process

Units
3.00
Cost
$845.00
BIOL-40398

Precision Medicine and Companion Diagnostic

Units
2.00
Cost
$625.00
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-40189

Toxicology

Units
3.00
Cost
$725.00