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Drug Research and Development (FKK_042)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Maija Dambrova
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Pharmacy
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Basic Sciences of Medicine, including Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical Pharmacology
Objective
To give students an insight into the research and development of new drugs
Prerequisites
Physiology, organic chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, physical and colloidal chemistry, medical chemistry.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Basic knowledge and about processes and steps in the modern drug discovery and development process.
Skills
Ability to explain different stages of the drug discovery process, competence in managerial and economic aspects of drug discovery process.
Competence
Understanding of the process of modern drug discovery, its costs, problems and current trends in pharmaceutical industry in Latvia and worldwide.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, FF | 8 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Industrial pharmacy, FFRf | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice |
