Branch programme/details

The study programme provides students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in microbiology. The students employ current microbiological, molecular biology, bioinformatics, biochemical, analytical and biophysical methods for the study of microorganisms. The key area of research includes the regulation of the physiology of microbial cells with respect to 1) the production of antimicrobial compounds and mechanisms of resistance 2) the pathogenesis of infection diseases 3) the interaction of microorganisms with their environment. The research is also targeted at the biodegradation abilities of microbial communities in biogeochemical cycles including bioremediations.

The programme is carried out without any specialization.

The entrance examination is conducted in the form of a one-round exam, consisting of an interview, which will mainly address the issues of the planned dissertation and the applicant's knowledge within the field of expertise of the given study programme. During the admission examination, the applicant must demonstrate professional and linguistic abilities to study the relevant programme and the prerequisites for independent scientific work.

The examination is evaluated with a maximum of 100 points. The evaluation includes the quality of the dissertation project, its feasibility and the manner of its presentation. All candidates who obtain at least 50 points out of 100 possible points during the admission 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:	01.06.2024	Until:	30.06.2024
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	06.06.2024	Until:	10.08.2024

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.

A graduate of the doctoral study programme in Microbiology is 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.