Branch programme/details

Anatomy, Histology and Embryology study programme includes classical systematic macroanatomy, topographic anatomy, modern clinical anatomy, microscopic anatomy, histology (light microscopy and electron microscopy), immunohistochemistry and cytology (morphology, biology and pathology of the cell). Embryology is also included with special emphasis on effect of environment congenital developmental defects.

This study programme is without specialization.

The entrance examination is administered in the form of an interview in which technical and language skills are examined primarily, as well as the readiness of candidates to conduct independent scientific research in their chosen field.

Interviews comprise:

1. English language (0-20 points)
2. Specialized topic (0 -40 points)
3. Examination from the field (0-30)
4. Publications, lectures (0-10 points).

The minimum number of points for passing the exam is 70.

Admission to Doctoral studies is conditioned by successful completion of a Master's study programme.

Verification method:	entrance exam
Confirmation date (of entrance exam) from:	01.06.2025	Until:	30.06.2025
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	10.06.2025	Until:	31.07.2025

Putz R., Pabst R.: Sobottův atlas anatomie člověka -1.a 2.díl, 2006, Grada
Wolpert L.: Principles of Development, 2007, Oxford University

Current topics must also be processed on the basis of the study of professional journals (eg Laboratory Investigation, Anat. Anzeiger, J. Morphol, Bone, Acta veterinaria, Blood a.j.).

Successful completion of postgraduate fellowship/study in Anatomy, Histology and Embryology furnishes the students with skills to work in this field, as well as participation in clinical practice, for example, in the research of cardiovascular system, apparatus of locomotion or peritoneal membrane. Structural and biochemical analysis of extremity bones will be used, for example, for evaluation of bone fractures (in cooperation with the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty Hospital in Pilsen). Scientific experiences/erudition of postgraduate students will enable them to be successfully involved in research planning and also in international research projects (for example the study of histology changes in abdominal aorta aneurysm specimens). Among specific features of this study programme are macro- and microanatomy, including new methods (stereology methods - quantitative histology; immunohistochemistry and others).