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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:138 / 207
Course supervisor:Ilze Konrāde
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine; Pharmacy; Psychology
Language:English, Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine

Objective

The goal of the research work is to produce original research within the sector, to develop skills in publishing the results of their research work in the form of theses and scientific articles cited internationally. Also, to improve communication and reasoning skills in presenting research results, both on a local and international scientific scale.
The research work envisages the doctoral student’s independent work, continuously increasing their qualification in both the methodology and the interpretation of data, by producing the content of the doctoral thesis under the guidance of the research supervisor.

Prerequisites

The research experience of the Master's thesis, defended research work upon completion of the Master’s degree study programme. The person has won the selection contest for doctoral studies, in which he/she presented the research idea and the project plan.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Develop the knowledge of how to evaluate the problem to be addressed, analyse the causes and find a solution. Ability to evaluate scientific data, plan scientific research.
Upon completion of the study course, the doctoral student will have gained the knowledge of how to write the doctoral thesis, of the research strategy and the design of the doctoral thesis.

Skills

Produce argumentation, justify conclusions and maintain collegial discussion; communicate and cooperate at local and international level on topical research issues in the field of the relevant science sector.
The doctoral student will be able to carry out scientific research in the chosen sector, including defining the work strategy, creating the research design, selecting special literature, collecting material, choosing the appropriate theory and technique, and formulating conclusions.

Competence

To be able to fully operate in the field of the relevant science sector, to analyse research projects, participate in the implementation of projects, communicate professionally related to their field of research work, and integrate interdisciplinary directions for achieving results.
Capable of carrying out modern, original research in the selected science sector.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy), DVAf7DoctoralRequired
Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy), DVAfeng5DoctoralRequired
Health Care (subprogramme Pharmacy), DVAf5DoctoralRequired
Health Care (subprogramme Medicine), DVAm7DoctoralRequired
Health Care (subprogramme Medicine), DVAmeng5DoctoralRequired
Health Care (subprogramme Medicine), DVAm5DoctoralRequired
Health Care (subprogramme Psychology), DVApseng5DoctoralRequired
Health Care (subprogramme Psychology), DVAps5DoctoralRequired