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Getting to Know Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies: More than Science in a Lab
University of Padova
  • Start Date: 13 May, 2024
  • 3 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Break new ground in biotech and learn more about the design, development, and production of biotechnological products.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Contemplate big questions about the future of biologics


Biotechnology is helping the world of research evolve at high speed. Stay in the know about the latest innovations in pharmaceutical biotechnologies with this online course from the University of Padova. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to apply fundamental skills to biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences and its related fields.


Gain cutting-edge insights into pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug development


This course will bridge theory and practice to provide you with a comprehensive exploration of pharmaceutical biotechnologies. You’ll analyse innovative biotech drugs, delve into the molecular interactions shaping drug efficacy, and navigate the regulatory landscape of clinical trials.


The curriculum will focus on exploring the principles of biotechnological drugs and their production. You’ll understand the difference between biotechnological drugs from traditional ones, discuss drug design, and grasp some of the challenges involved in different production stages.


Dive deeper into pharmaceutical biological therapeutics, from production to formulation


After gaining a solid understanding of the fundamentals, you’ll delve deeper into more specialised topics and gain advanced drug formulation techniques.


You’ll learn how biological drugs interact with the body and why clinical trials and regulatory frameworks are so essential for evaluating their safety and efficacy.


Learn with experts from the University of Padova’s Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences (DSF)


In addition to real-world case studies, you’ll be supported by the faculty of seasoned professionals and researchers at the University of Padova’s DSF, whose disciplines span pharmaceutical chemistry and technology, pharmacology, biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology.


This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about pharmaceutical biotechnologies. It’s ideal for those looking to broaden their drug science understanding or stay up-to-date on the latest biopharmaceutical advancements.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

University of Padova

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