Branch programme/details

The Doctoral Program of Pharmacology and Toxicology is focused on the study of drug interactions with the organism in terms of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug toxicity. Students of this program extend the basic theoretical knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology and gain expertise in experimental work with state-of-the-art methodologies of molecular and cellular pharmacology and genetics - in vitro, in situ, ex vivo and in vivo. Depending on the specialization of the study, graduates are experts in various aspects of pharmacology, including mechanisms of drug effects, drug interactions, metabolism and excretion. The Study Program of Pharmacology and Toxicology is suitable not only for those interested in experimental research but also for those who wish to continue in clinical practice. The standard length of study is four years.

Content of the entrance examination

Oral exam from the knowledge of the general and special pharmacology and pathobiochemistry.
English language exam for English language knowledge assessment (C1 at least).

Additional conditions for the bonus (practice)

Successfully completed university studies in pharmacy, medicine or natural sciences (rated 2 points).
Previous professional experience (rated 3 points).
Indication of the supposed training center and the approval of a specific supervisor with the management of the planned doctoral project (rated max. 5 points).

Criteria for the evaluation examination

1. Professional knowledge level – reviewed on answers to questions stated in General content of entrance exam (max. up to 10 points)
2. Submitted doctoral project – evaluation of project complexity, modern methodological approaches to solution, and the continuity of the project on topics already discussed by the Subject Area Board (max. up to 10 points)

The minimum admission limit is 20 points.
The Dean decides to accept the applicant(s) who have fulfilled the conditions of the admission procedure and, according to the number of points achieved, ranked in the order corresponding to the predetermined number of accepted applicants for the particular program.

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

Graduate of the Doctoral Study Program of Pharmacology and Toxicology is a specialist in the field of theoretical, experimental and applied pharmacology and toxicology and shows the ability of independent creative work and thinking in the given field. Tutoring, as defined by an individual study plan, enables study from areas of molecular and cellular level, through the level of effects of substances on isolated organs or the whole organism. Areas of veterinary pharmacology and radiopharmaceuticals are also covered. It is obvious that the final expertise and experience vary among graduates depending on the individual study plan and their specialization during doctoral studies.

The graduate has acquired new knowledge and methodological approaches in relation to the scientific principles of drug development, assessing the properties and use of drugs in accordance with the principles of rational and individual therapy and evidence-based medicine. He/she is able to critically evaluate the latest knowledge in the biomedical field and respond to new technologies and trends. He/she is able to independently present the results of scientific work at international conferences and professional journals. He/she is able to communicate with biomedical specialists.

Graduates can find work in the laboratories of the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. preclinical/clinical research and development), hospitals (e.g. laboratories of molecular genetics), veterinary and nuclear medicine, academia/universities and research institutes.

By defending the dissertation thesis, the graduate demonstrates that he/she is capable of independent scientific work. Graduates will receive Ph.D. and meet the prerequisites for further career growth in the fields dealing with drugs and their therapeutic and toxic effects.