Introduction to Pharmacology

M PHARM X 401

This course is an introduction to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body.

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Live Online
Starting at $850.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you will learn.

  • Identify therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and side effects of the 100 most widely used drugs
  • Familiarize yourself with various classes of drugs and their specific representatives

About this course:

This course introduces students to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body. An overview of the most widely used drugs provides insight into their therapeutic effects, clinical indications, adverse reactions and drug interactions.
Prerequisites
PHYSCI X 452.6 Foundations in Human Physiology or successful completion of an introductory college-level physiology course.

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Details
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Canceled
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Instructor: Bimal Krishna
404766
Fee:
$850.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment deadline: September 28, 2025. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Sep 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Oct 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Oct 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Oct 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Bimal Krishna
406374
Fee:
$900.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment deadline: January 11, 2026.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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