Branch programme/details

Postgraduate study in Physiology and Pathophysiology is focused on the investigation of functions of organs and organ systems during responses and adaptations to changes in the external and internal environments in health and disease. The transition from studies of indirect manifestations of certain functions to their own functional and regulatory mechanisms at the cellular and molecular levels predominates. The acquired knowledge is fundamental for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.

Study program without specialization.

The entrance examination takes the form of an interview in which professional and language skills are examined
primarily as well as the readiness of candidates for independent scientific work in the chosen field.
Interviews comprise of:
1. English language (0-20 points)
2. Specialized topic (0-40 points)
3. Examination from the field (0-30 points)
4. Publications, lectures (0-10 points)

Passing of an entrance interview with at least 70 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:	01.06.2024	Until:	30.06.2024
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	01.07.2024	Until:	31.07.2024

Eric P. Widmaier et al.: Vander´s Human Physiology, The Mechanisms of Body Function, McGraw-Hill 2013
Gary D. Hammer and Stephen J. McPhee: Pathophysiology of Disease, An Introduction to Clinical Medicine, McGraw-Hill 2014
Ivan Hulín et al.: Pathophysiology, SAP 1997
Pavel Sobotka et al.: Pathophysiology Laboratory Exercises, Karolinum Praha 2006

The specialization in Physiology and Pathophysiology is focused on studies of the functions of organs and organ systems during body responses and adaptations under external and internal environmental changes in normal and pathological conditions. In the course of study the graduate obtains a broad theoretical basis of human physiology and pathophysiology. Experimental training in the field of cardio- and neuro-physiology and pathophysiology of mammals allows him to acquire highly specific practical skills and original scientific results. The graduates are then ready for careers in health related research or as university lecturers.