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Introduction to Health Economics and Pharmacoeconomics (LFK_025)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Applied Pharmacy
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Diāna Arāja
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:All levels
Target audience:Dentistry; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pharmacy; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sports Science
Language:Latvian, English
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Basic medicine; Social Pharmacy
Objective
To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in conceptual issues and latest scientific knowledge of health economics and pharmacoeconomics.
Prerequisites
According to specialty (no special prior knowledge is required).
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course, students will be able to identify key elements of the healthcare system and characterise funding methods.
Skills
1.On study course acquisition students will be able to identify the necessary data and use it to calculate specific economic indicators applied for healthcare.
Competence
1.As a result of the completion of the study course, students will be able to analyse and interpret the economic indicators obtained.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 4 | All levels | Limited choice |
