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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Ance Bārzdiņa
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Pharmacy
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Basic medicine; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Technology of Drug Forms

Objective

Promote knowledge acquisition and understanding of innovative drug delivery systems (nanoparticles, hydrogels, implant materials, etc.), their diversity, properties, materials used in synthesis, in vitro analysis methods, and potential pharmaceutical applications.Strengthen students’ translational skills on the steps of developing a prospective drug form by linking the physico-chemical properties of a drug substance with potential solutions to healthcare problems.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in organic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, analytical chemistry, medical chemistry, physical pharmacy, anatomy, normal physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical form technology, English language.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Recognise and characterise the more common drug delivery systems, their classification and their use in the pharmaceutical field

Skills

1.Will be able to choose the appropriate drug delivery system based on the physical and chemical properties of the drug molecule

Competence

1.Will be able to evaluate the quality of information available in scientific literature and elsewhere regarding common drug delivery systems and critically evaluate the use possibilities of such delivery systems in the pharmaceutical field.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2027, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Pharmacy10Master'sLimited choice