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 admission interview includes a brief (max. 5 minutes) presentation. During this presentation, the applicant discusses their future doctoral project or at least the general ideas about their doctoral activities and specialization. The applicant may also talk about their master studies or other professional experience. The presentation is done without a PowerPoint or other material prepared in advance. The committee then asks follow-up questions. In addition to the preliminary title, the project annotation should contain a brief description of the overall theme of the project, the planned methodological approaches and its expected SCIENTIFIC contribution.

During the entrance exam, the applicant must demonstrate professional knowledge and prerequisites for independent scientific work.

The exam is rated for a maximum of 100 points. Part of the evaluation is the quality of the dissertation project, its feasibility, also with regard to the form of study and the method of its presentation. Furthermore, during the exam, the ability to communicate in the English language is determined, and for Czech study programs also in the Czech language.

To be admitted to full-time studies, the applicant must obtain the minimum number of points for successfully passing the entrance exam and at the same time obtain the minimum number of points required for admission. The minimum number of points for admission to individual study programs is determined by the dean on the basis of the results of the entrance exams, taking into account the set expected number of admitted applicants as well as the economic and capacity possibilities of the faculty.

The minimum number of points for successfully passing the entrance exam for the full-time and combined form is set at 50 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:	01.06.2025	Until:	30.06.2025
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	10.06.2025	Until:	31.07.2025

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).