Branch programme/details

The purpose of the study programme 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 programme can be characterized as the study of biological processes at the molecular and cell level, focusing particularly on complex interactions between cells and the environment or between various information macromolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins) and using the most modern approaches of molecular biology and bioinformatics.

The programme is carried out without any specialization.

The entrance examination has the form of an interview, which will address mainly the dissertation plan and the 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 the abilities necessary for independent scientific work. The admission interview includes a brief (max. 5 minutes) presentation in English. The presentation is done without a PowerPoint or other material prepared in advance. The committee then asks follow-up questions. The project annotation should, besides the preliminary title, include a short outline of the research topic, methodology, and the expected scientific contirbution of the dissertation.

The examination is marked with a maximum of 100 points. The evaluation includes the quality of the dissertation project, its feasibility and the way it is presented. All applicants who obtain at least 50 points out of 100 possible points in 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:	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.

The graduate displays deep theoretical knowledge in molecular and cell biology, genetics and virology, with a 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 research/development sector with a focus on biology and biomedicine (both fundamental and applied research).