This course introduces and summarizes the different steps of preclinical drug discovery, wrapping up with a brief description of the subsequent clinical trials and the importance of competitive intelligence in project strategy. It provides a high-level overview for those interested in a more general understanding of the topic and forms the foundation for a more in-depth exploration of topics covered in other courses in this series.
Target audience: This course is suitable for life scientists, clinicians, and individuals from fields that support drug discovery (e.g., patents, finance, licensing, etc.) interested in learning more about the pharmaceutical/biotechnology sector. Advanced undergraduate coursework or practical familiarity/working knowledge in biological sciences and organic chemistry is recommended.
Status: Drug Development
Drug Development
Status: Clinical Research
Clinical Research
Intermediate·Course·10 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Sep 19, 2024
I love how concise it is. The structure is incredibly well done. Thank you!
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 6, 2025
Just the right pace and level of detail to support my introductory understanding
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 20, 2024
Great introduction - accessible and clear, even for a none scientist
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·Reviewed Mar 31, 2025
This coarse is really beginner's friendly and easy to understand.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 4, 2025
Very well conducted and provided all basic information in easy language and graphs
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 28, 2024
Great neatly-packaged and succinct course on drug discovery and development.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 24, 2024
succinct, well explained, quick to move through the modules
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Dave
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·Reviewed Oct 23, 2024
This absolutely reinforced, amplified and further solidified my knowledge in drug discovery. With multiple modules within the 6 required courses, equipped with real examples, data, publications and explanations, presented in a simpler but still comprehensible manner, I absolutely recommend this course to anyone who wanted to learn the drug discovery processes.
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I.P
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·Reviewed Dec 29, 2025
The course is very well structured, with carefully selected topics and clear, didactical explanations. The content is presented in a precise and accessible manner, facilitating effective learning. Overall, it is a high-quality course that fully meets its educational objectives.
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mehrab
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 8, 2026
a really good starting point and every terms and basics are well discussed. Also i must mention they way the course was organized makes a student not miss important details. It was so interesting for me to learn all those topics. Helpful!
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·Reviewed May 16, 2025
Thank you, Novartis and Davidson college, for Providing this wonderful course. the content is so clear and well explained by Professor. The assessments are competitive and thoughtful. Overall, the entire course is very insightful.
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Mrudini
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 5, 2025
Very well conducted and provided all basic information in easy language and graphs
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Heidi
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 7, 2025
Just the right pace and level of detail to support my introductory understanding
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Sofi
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·Reviewed Aug 29, 2024
Great neatly-packaged and succinct course on drug discovery and development.
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Marta
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 20, 2024
I love how concise it is. The structure is incredibly well done. Thank you!
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Tim
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·Reviewed Nov 21, 2024
Great introduction - accessible and clear, even for a none scientist
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Vidushi
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·Reviewed Apr 1, 2025
This coarse is really beginner's friendly and easy to understand.
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Alexandra
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 25, 2024
succinct, well explained, quick to move through the modules