Branch programme/details

Doctoral study programme in Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry deals with the chemical and biological characterization of biomolecules and their building units in health and diseases. The programme deals with their mutual transformation, with their role in the regulation of physiological processes and with their disorders. An important task is to study the biological membranes, subcellular components (organelles), energy transformations and the role of extracellular matrix and second messengers in the cell regulations. Branch also focuses on the role of free radicals in carcinogenesis and atherogenesis. Study programme is closely related to molecular biology and genetics as well as to many basic and clinical biomedical fields, especially to the clinical biochemistry.

The programme is carried out without any specialization.

The entrance examination takes the form of an oral interview, in which the professional and language knowledge and readiness of the applicant for independent scientific work in the chosen field are examined. Part of the interview is a discussion of the submitted dissertation project.

1. Suitability, quality and success of undergraduate studies or professional work experience of the applicant and his / her publishing activities. Max.15 points.
2. The ability of the applicant to describe the proposed project of his / her work independently in 5 to 10 minutes and then discuss it in English. Max 15 points
3. Depth of knowledge related to the project theme and readiness to answer general and professional questions in this field (usually 3 to 5 questions raised) Max. 30 points
4. The relation of the topic to the focus of the intended supervisor and his / her research projects. Max 20 points
5. The statement of potential supervisor on the equipment of the training workplace and on the financial support of the student's research. Max 20 points

Minimum admission points: 65 points.

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:	01.06.2023	Until:	30.06.2023
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	01.07.2023	Until:	31.07.2023

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.

Doctoral study programme Biochemistry and pathobiochemistry deals with molecular-biological characterization of biomacromolecules and their building blocks in health and disease, elucidation of their mutual metabolism, role in the regulation of physiological processes and their disorders. An important area is also investigation of biological membranes, subcellular compartments (organelles), energy turnover, extracellular matrix and the role of second messengers in cell regulations. The programme is also concerned with the role of free radicals in relation to cancerogenesis and atherogenesis. It is closely linked to molecular biology and genetics and to many basic and clinical branches of biomedicine, esp. to clinical biochemistry. The standard length of study is four years.