Biomedicīna” Pašnovērtējuma ziņojums RĪGA, 2009 Satura rādītājs

8.Ziņas par augstākās izglītības sistēmu valstī:

(skat. nākamās divas lappuses) Ziņas par augstākās izglītības sistēmu valstī
RIGA STRADIŅŠ UNIVERSITY
This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international “transparency” and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named in the Diploma to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections shall be provided. Where information is not provided, the reason shall be explained.

Diploma supplement (Diploma series MD E Nr. 0001)

1. Information identifying the holder of the qualification:

1.1. First name: Andrejs

1.2. Family name: Ivanovs

1.3. Date of birth (day/ month/ year): 01.09.1984.

1.4. Student identification number or code (if available): 010984 -10117

2. Information identifying the qualification:

2.1. Name of qualification and (if applicable) title conferred (in original language):

Dabas zinātņu maģistra grāds bioloģijā

2.2. Main field(s) of study for the qualification: Natural sciences. Biology

2.3. Name (in original language) and status of awarding institution:

Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, state accredited (13.12.2001.), state recognized university

2.4. Name (in original language) and status of institution (if different from 2.3.) administering

studies: The same as in point 2.3.

2.5. Language(s) of instruction/examination: Latvian

3. Information on the level of the qualification:

3.1. Level of qualification: second level of academic post-graduate study programme.

3.2. Official length of programme, start and end date of the acquisition of the programme:

2 academic years (4 semesters), 05.12.2005. – 05.12.2008.

3.3. Access requirements: A diploma of second level higher professional education of Biology

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4. Information on the contents and results gained:

4.1. Mode of study: Full – time

4.2. Programme requirements: To prepare academically oriented specialists in the field of biomedicine and with biomedicine bordering fields, which possess necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills as well as ability to be oriented in different areas of biomedicine. To prepare specialists capable of planning and carrying out research in different areas of biomedicine, which ensure research and modern technology further development. To prepare specialists capable of research, higher education and modern technology integrating into united innovative working environments well as promoting research efficiency and competitivity in the field of biomedicine in Latvia and internationally. To prepare specialists with ability to advance the academic personnel development and integration of different natural sciences specialists into medicine.

4.3. Programme details (e.g. modules or units studied) and the individual grades/marks/credits obtained:

No	Course title	Credit points	ECTS credits	Evaluation
	A – subjects (compulsory courses)
	Cell biology	5 CP	7,5 ECTS	Excellent (9)
	Functional physiology and biological regulatory mechanisms	4 CP	6 ECTS	Excellent (9)
	Preparing of research papers	2 CP	3 ECTS	Successfully
	Medical ethics	2 CP	3 ECTS	Successfully
	Biomedicine topical problems and research directions	3 CP	4,5 ECTS	Passed
	Functional histology and embryology	4 CP	6 ECTS	Excellent (9)
	Pharmacology	4 CP	6 ECTS	Excellent (9
	Microbiology, Virology and Immunology	4 CP	6 ECTS	With distinction (10)
	Research methods and data statistical analysis	3 CP	4,5 ECTS	Passed
10.	Research protocol preparation	2 CP	3 ECTS	Successfully
	B – subjects (speciality – oriented elective compulsory courses)
1.	Molecular genetiks	6 CP	9 ECTS	With distinction (10)
2.	Special and clinical immunology	2 CP	3 ECTS	Passed
3.	Pedagogy	2 CP	3 ECTS	Passed
4.	Neuroscience	4 CP	6 ECTS	Good (7)
5.	Biomechanics	2 CP	3 ECTS	Passed
6.	Biochemistry (Reactive oxygen species and free radicals: biochemistry aspects in biology and medicine)	4 CP	6 ECTS	Passed
7.	Human genetics	2 CP	3 ECTS	Successfully

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C subjects (free elective courses)

1.	Communiction psychology	2 CP	3 ECTS	Successfully
2.	Critical thinking in medicine	3 CP	4,5 ECTS	Passed

Course title:

1.	Elaboration of Master's thesis	20 CP	30 ECTS	Passed
2.	Defence of Master's thesis	13.11.2008.		With distinction (10)
3.	Theme: “Innervation, growth factors and apoptosis in chronic calculous cholecystitis pathogenesis in children”

4.4. Grading scheme and if available, grade distribution guidance:

Evaluation	Grade distribution guidance
10 (With distinction)	16,7 %
9 (Excellent)	16,7 %
8 (Very good)	16,7 %
7 (Good)	33,3 %
6 (Almost good)	0 %
5 (Satisfactory)	0 %
4 (Almost satisfactory)	16,7 %
3-1 (Unsatisfactory)	0 %

Weighted average grade of the holder of this qualification : 9

4.5. Overall classification of the qualification (in original language):,,Standarta”

5. Information on the function of the qualification:

5.1. Access to further study: Access to doctoral studies

5.2. Professional status (if applicable): not applicable.

6. Additional information:

6.1. Additional information:

Diploma Supplement is an integral part of Diploma Series MD E No 0001

Master study programme “Biomedicine” at the Riga Stradiņš University Faculty of Medicine is accredited till December 31, 2009.

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Additional information for point 4.4 – The weighted average grade of the holder of the qualification is calculated as follows av= sum(a*f)/ sum(f), where av – weighted average grade, a – the students acquired evaluation for every course subject, f – credit points for the course subject.

Additional information for point 4,5. – The qualification “Standarta” is awarded if all the study programme requirements are fulfilled.

6.2. Further information sources: