Branch programme/details

The purpose of the study program is to provide the students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in various areas of molecular and cell biology, genetics and virology, as well as to familiarize them with modern methodical and technical approaches utilized in these scientific fields and with the possibilities of such approaches for problem-solving in current biological and biomedical science (including interdisciplinary research). The main scope of the program can be characterized as the study of biological processes at molecular and cell level, focusing particularly on complex interactions between cells and environment or between various information macromolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins) and using the most modern approaches of molecular biology and bioinformatics.


The program is carried out without any specialization.

The entrance exam is one round and the interview will deal mainly with the dissertation plan and candidate’s knowledge in the given field of study.

During the entrance examination the candidate must demonstrate the technical and linguistic skills to study the given field, along with abilities necessary for independent scientific work. The admission interview includes a brief (max. 5 minutes) presentation in English. During this presentation, the applicant discusses their future doctoral project or at least the general ideas about their doctoral activities and specialization. The applicant may also talk about their master studies or other professional experience. The presentation is done without a PowerPoint or other material prepared in advance. The committee then asks follow-up questions.

The exam is evaluated by a maximum of 100 points. Of these, 10 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

Readings are recommended by individual potential supervisors, and are based on professional issues of the potential dissertation and the chosen particular discipline. In particular, monographs and respected IF magazines. Suggested literature and resources can be viewed within the profiles of the specific supervisors.

The graduate displays deep theoretical knowledge in molecular and cell biology, genetics and virology, with focus on some specific branch of these scientific fields. He/she is able to propose an optimum solution of a given scientific problem, to choose suitable methodical approaches and to correctly evaluate and interpret the obtained data. He/she also shows practical ability to apply various modern methods and techniques of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics and biostatistics. The graduate can independently solve complex research problems using his/her creative thinking based on the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the doctoral study. He/she can find employment particularly in the reseach/development sector with focus on biology and biomedicine (both fundamental and applied research).