Branch programme/details

Studies are focused on the knowledge of the biological processes occurred in the
microorganisms at the molecular, cellular and ecosystems level of organizations. Graduates
are accomplished in the skill of independent research and scientific work in microbiology.
According to the article 3, paragraph 1, second sentence of the Code of Admission Procedure of Charles University, this programme of study is offered without specialization.

The entrance examination is a one-round interview. The interview will mainly concern the issue of the planned dissertation and the applicant's knowledge within the specialization of the given study program. During the entrance examination, the applicant must demonstrate professional and linguistic abilities to study the relevant program and the prerequisites for independent scientific work.

The exam is evaluated by a maximum of 100 points. Of these, 30 points can be awarded in the form of a bonus for giving an idea of the doctoral study and the planned dissertation in the optional annex to the application. This should include the topic and a brief annotation of the dissertation, the presumed training center and the agreement of the particular supervisor with the management of the planned doctoral project.
All applicants who have received at least 50 points out of 100 at the entrance examination will be admitted to study.

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:	13.06.2022	Until:	24.06.2022
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	07.07.2022	Until:	15.07.2022

Further Information: http://dspb.avcr.cz/

Ph.D. graduates in Microbiology are educated for individual scientific work in the field of microbiology. They gain comprehensive knowledge of cellular and molecular biology of bacteria and fungi at the most recent level, and are experienced in the methods of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, analytical chemistry, and biophysics. Graduates are prepared to creatively solve the problems of basic and applied research in medical, environmental, industrial and biotechnological microbiology. Ph.D. graduates in microbiology can find positions in scientific institutes, at universities oriented on research and education in microbiology, or in organizations engaged, for instance, in clinical diagnostics, food production, pharmacy, bioremediation, or the water services sector.