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 applicant for independent scientific work in the chosen field. Interviews comprise of:

1. English language (0-20 points) - the applicant's ability to describe the proposed project in English and then discuss it.

2. Specialized topic (0-40 points) - the quality of the dissertation project and the level of preparation of its annotation, the relation of the submitted project to the focus of the intended supervisor and the financial aspect of the project.  

3. Examination from the field (0-30 points) - the applicant's basic theoretical knowledge in relation to the dissertation topic and general overview.

4. Publications and lecturing activities (0-10 points).

At least 70 points are required for successful passing of the entrance interview.

In order to be admitted to the full-time study, an applicant must obtain the minimum number of points for successful completion of the entrance examination and at the same time obtain the minimum number of points required for admission. The minimum number of points for admission is determined by the Dean on the basis of the results of the entrance examinations, taking into account the expected number of admitted applicants and the economic and capacity possibilities of the faculty. To be admitted to the combined study, an applicant must obtain a minimum number of points for successful completion of the entrance examination which equals to the minimum number of points required for admission.

Admission to Doctoral studies is conditioned by successful completion of a Master's study programme.

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.