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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:1 / 1.5
Course supervisor:Baiba Mauriņa
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Pharmacy
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Objective

The aim of the National degree examination in pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy is to provide the knowledge, skills and competence necessary for obtaining the qualification of a pharmacist.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed such study courses as Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, Toxicological Chemistry, Physical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medical Chemistry, Plant and Animal Biology, Pharmacognosy with phytopharmacy course.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Knowledge about methods for obtaining, analysis and determination of efficacy of medicinal products, ability to explain the effects of medicinal products in a correct and clear way, their use, metabolism, side effects. Knowledge about the range of medicinal plants, their distribution, morphological description, biologically active substances of herbal drugs, their properties. Knowledge of evidence-based use of medicinal plant and animal drugs and products in medicine; their place and role in maintaining and / or restoring health.

Skills

Ability to identify and analyze medicinal substances, prepare herbal drugs, analyze them.

Competence

Ability to evaluate different methods of analysis of medicinal substances, to find the most suitable solution for determining the goodness of medicinal products. Will be able to advise clients on the proper preparation and use of herbal drugs.

Study course planning

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