SUMMARY
This two-day course introduces you to specialized pharmacology, based on clinical practice and what you learnt in the Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology courses. You will learn the basic terminology that helps you interact with healthcare professionals. You will also understand how medications work in different contexts and population groups.
Pharmacology III is the third of three modules in this course. In this module, you will learn about specialized pharmacology by applying the knowledge gained from the Pharmacology I and Pharmacology II modules. Pharmacology III rounds off the course by challenging you with previous exam assignments.
The three modules are mandatory courses of the Pharma Consultant Diploma.
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Tina Anthonsen Dahlqvist, Pharmacy Lead & KAM, Viatris ApS
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Hans-Jakob Sørensen, Scientific Advisor, GSK Denmark
"Whether you are a healthcare professional or not, the course is highly relevant when working in the pharmaceutical industry. High academic level and societal relevance."
Tina Have Lundgaard, Therapy Area Specialist, Pfizer ApS
Keywords
- Pharmacology terminology
- Drug interaction
- High-risk populations
- Side effects
- Polypharmacy
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Course leader & lecturers
- Ditte VesterlevCourse leaderInternational Medical Manager
Novo Nordisk A/S
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Is this course for you?
This course is for those who want a fundamental understanding of pharmacology and wish to broaden their knowledge when working with or advising on pharmaceuticals in sales and marketing, market access, or public affairs.
What you will learn
- Explain the mode of action of medications within selected specialized pharmacological areas
- Understand the patient perspective in drug treatment
- Explain different drug formulations and forms and relate it to drug treatment
What your company will get
- An employee who understands the basics of pharmacology
- An employee who can interact with healthcare professionals
- An employee who can solve drug-related tasks with a theoretical and clinical approach
Course calendar
Day 1
- Specialized pharmacology – endocrinology incl. cases
- Specialized pharmacology – cardiology – incl. cases
- Wrap up, repetition, pharmacological dictionary
Day 2
- Specialized pharmacology: medications for pulmonary diseases
- Specialized pharmacology: Neuropharmacology - antidepressants and dementia agents
- Specialized pharmacology: Neuropharmacology – analgesics and antirheumatic drugs
- Repetition and exam training
Registration
Registration deadline14 May 2025
Lersø Parkallé 101
2100 København Ø
Day 1
- Specialized pharmacology – endocrinology incl. cases
- Specialized pharmacology – cardiology – incl. cases
- Wrap up, repetition, pharmacological dictionary
Day 2
- Specialized pharmacology: medications for pulmonary diseases
- Specialized pharmacology: Neuropharmacology - antidepressants and dementia agents
- Specialized pharmacology: Neuropharmacology – analgesics and antirheumatic drugs
- Repetition and exam training
Registration
Registration deadline12 Nov 2025
Lersø Parkallé 101
2100 København Ø
Course information
Literature
Prior to the course you get access to mandatory and/or optional readings via your personal Atrium log-in.
Please familiarize yourself with the mandatory readings before starting the course. The mandatory readings are also part of the exam curriculum.
Prerequisites
This course ( Pharmacology I, II and III) is designed for those with knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology equivalent to the Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology courses. Therefore, we recommend you take the above courses beforehand.
There are no further entry requirements, but we recommend that you have at least a bachelor's degree or similar.
Examination
The exam is held online, usually 4-6 weeks after the course.
The exam covers Pharmacology I, Pharmacology II and Pharmacology III and is a written 24-hour assignment.
To participate in the exam, you must have attended all three Pharmacology modules.
This course is a part of a diploma
Design a medical training programme that fits your professional interests. Relevant if you work with or advice on drugs, maybe as a professional in sales and marketing, market access or public affairs in the pharma industry
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