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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

''The Science of Medicines'' certification is a joint effort of both Monash University, and FutureLearn. This online course requires the students to devote a minimum of 3 hours to learning per week. As the population of the world increases, health issues are also on the rise, and medicine usage is the best possible option for better health. This course will give an overview of the most important medicines that are prescribed and used to treat some of the most prevalent diseases like depression, heart ailment, diabetes, controlling pain, and also smoking cessation.

''The Science of Medicines'' certification syllabus is loaded with why exactly a disease affects a population, learn the science behind medicines, and how it affects different patients during their course. This is a 6 weeks long course that will educate the learners on why medicines are seen on the shelf of a pharmacy,

''The Science of Medicines'' training will allow the participants to see every health condition through the eyes of the affected patient. This course is specifically designed by an expert team where their main aim is to improve the education for the students studying pharmacy.

The Highlights

6 weeks long course
Learning by self
Online certification course
Free access to course
Certified upon completion

Programme Offerings

100% Online
Progress Page
3 Hours Study
6 Weeks
FutureLearn Certificate Initiative
Global Classroom
Self paced learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1919	yes	Futurelearn

The Science of Medicines Fee Structure

Particulars	Amount in INR
The Science of Medicines (Limited Access)	Free
The Science of Medicines (Upgrade)	Rs. 1,919
The Science of Medicines (Unlimited)	Rs. 750/month

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates may belong to any educational institution, and have any educational status.
But it will be more relevant to those who are facing any of the health conditions mentioned in this course.

Work Experience

Work experience is not a must for ''The Science of Medicines'' programme.

Certification Qualifying Details

Acquiring FutureLearn certificates involve students just going through all the course lectures, and sit for any quiz or assignments if applicable.

What you will learn

Knowledge of science

When candidates complete the course they have the opportunity to do the following:

The candidates can identify the different physiological conditions, and find the impact on the human body that some medical conditions have
The learners can inquire into the chemical structures of medicines of the modern era.
They can also understand the design, dosage, and prescribed dosage of medicines.
The learners can also discover the side effects and addiction that arises from the usage of medicines.

Who it is for

Though this course is good for students who have chemistry, and a pharmacy background, it can be still studied by people who have no knowledge of chemistry as this course has important chemistry concepts added to the curriculum. Overall this course will be beneficial for patients, suffering from some of the deadly diseases, and people who are professionally involved like pharmacists in treating the patients.

Admission Details

Below are the steps that participants can check for admission to ''The Science of Medicines'' course:

Step 1: Start by visiting the course’s website link: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/the-science-of-medicines.

Step 2: Then the learners will click on the button marked ‘Join course for free’.

Step 3: The next step will ask the learners for registering to FutureLearn

Step 4: They can use their own Facebook or Gmail accounts to complete the registration, and pay the fee.

Step 5: If they successfully register, they will be enrolled.

Application Details

The only form that has to be filled in is the registration form. This can be fully filled by providing some details of the learners like their full name, working email address, age, and a secure password which they can use to log in later.

The Syllabus

Course overview
The role of the health care team
The Human Body
Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics

Meet Shirley Park
Physiology
Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics
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Meet Steve Park
Physiology
Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics
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Meet Ari Contos
Physiology
Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics
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Meet Tracey Wilson
Pharmacology
Chemistry
Pharmaceutics
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Meet Maria Tarantino
Pharmacology
Chemistry
Pharmaceutics
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Instructors

Monash University, Melbourne Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which university has developed the course curriculum?

Monash University. is one of Australia’s leading universities that has developed the curriculum of the course.

2: Can students without a pharmaceutical background learn this course?

Yes, as long as learners have an interest in learning about ''The Science of Medicines'' they can join ''The Science of Medicines'' certification by FutureLearn.

3: For how many hours is the study conducted?

For the students every week 3 hours of study is a must.

4: What hardware is required for the completion of this course?

A working personal computer with a strong internet connection is needed.

5: Is there a specific time for students to study this course?

For ''The Science of Medicines'' certification course, the candidates can pick any timing that is suitable for them.