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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Oxana Brante
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Medicine
Language:English, Latvian
Branch of science:Basic Sciences of Medicine, including Pharmacy; Technology of Drug Forms

Objective

To promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of different pharmaceutical formulations and drug delivery systems, their relationship to the route of administration and therapeutic efficacy of drugs, as well as the basic principles of drug production.

Prerequisites

Biochemistry, medical physics, medical microbiology, human anatomy and physiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the study course, students will be able to characterise pharmaceutical formulations, their differences and advantages to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Students will also understand the importance of pharmaceutical manufacturing and medicinal product quality compliance with the requirements of regulations and guidelines (Ph.Eur. and GMP).

Skills

Upon successful completion of the study course, students will be able to explain the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes, as well as the differences between original medicines, generics and biopharmaceuticals. Students will be familiar with the parenteral and enteral dosage forms and basic principles of drug interactions.

Competence

Successful completion of the study course will allow students to critically assess the relationship between the pharmaceutical formulation, the route of administration and therapeutic efficacy of drugs.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Medicine, SSNMFz5Master’sLimited choiceOxana Brante
Medicine, SSNMF6Master’sLimited choiceOxana Brante
Medicine, MF6Master’sLimited choiceOxana Brante