Main Study Course Information

Course Code

DN_222

Branch of Science

Basic medicine; Clinical medicine; Economics and Business; Health sciences; Law; Media and communications; Medical biotechnology; Other medical sciences; Other social sciences; Political science; Psychology; Sociology and social work

ECTS

3.00

Target Audience

Biology; Business Management; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Management Science; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Sociology; Sports Trainer

LQF

Level 8

Study Type And Form

Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Ilze Konrāde

Structure Unit Manager

Dace Bandere

Structural Unit

Department of Doctoral Studies

Contacts

Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409120

About Study Course

Objective

Enter students into scientific research by promoting their interdisciplinary and international contacts, knowledge transfer and professional development. Ensure qualitative doctoral studies experience by developing research competences and in-depth presentation of scientific research principles and strategies, offering lectures and practical classes of science sector specialists and visiting lecturers in the doctoral school.

Preliminary Knowledge

Master’s degree obtained in Medical and Health Sciences or Social Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understand the research principles of different scientific sectors and their application more widely than the research carried out by themselves.

2.Understands the possibilities for cooperation in research with different university departments and scientific institutions outside the university.

Skills

1.Is able to use new innovative methods in structuring and implementing doctoral studies.

2.Develop critical thinking, data analysis skills and academic communication and writing skills.

Competences

1.Able to formulate topics relevant to the development of society and theoretically relevant topics and address them in cooperation with specialists from other sectors or sub-sectors.

2.Able to develop research work based on the principles and strategies of modern research involving knowledge transfer.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Independent work	-	-
The doctoral student attends lectures and classes/seminars performed by the visiting lecturers of the doctoral studies school in order to develop scientific competences. Doctoral student participates in doctoral studies, develops the scientific skills and skills necessary to achieve the objectives.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Evaluation criteria	-	-
Attendance of classes organised by the doctoral studies school and fulfilment of the requirements specified by lecturers or visiting lecturers, certifying participation in doctoral studies/events which conform to the topic of the dissertation and develop the scientific competences of the doctoral student.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Unaided Work

Modality	Location	Contact hours
Off site	-	1

Topics

Research strategies and methodology: choice of scientific methods.

Scientific thinking and critical analysis – evaluation of research.

International research and cooperation — scientific networks and projects.

Presentation and communication of research results.

Innovation and interdisciplinary cooperation: the creation of new knowledge fostered by synergies between different sectors.

Application of knowledge in practice: how scientific research can affect society and the economy.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

3.00

Contact hours:

0 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Test

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Literatūru, atbilstoši skolas aktivitātēm (lekcijām un/vai semināriem, praktiskajiem darbiem), iesaka pasākuma atbildīgais speciālists.

Additional Reading

1.