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 infectious 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 exam is a one-round interview, which will primarily concern the issues of the planned dissertation and the applicant's knowledge within the specialization of the given study program. 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.

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.