Branch programme/details

Professional topics for study are drawn from the entire spectrum of all subfields and specializations of dentistry, otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, in their full breadth. In addition to anatomical localization and close cooperation, the combination of these fields within one study program is also based on the definition of the general medical term "head and neck surgery" including as the majority surgical specialties: otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, which is also part of the scientific field of dentistry. The issue of reconstructive surgery of the head and neck is also a subject of interest. It is thus a logically integrated study program containing cooperating medical and scientific disciplines, which thus meets the current requirements for a multidisciplinary concept of medical practice supported by scientific and research activities. The goal of the study program is to deepen the knowledge of doctoral students in the relevant fields and to educate them for independent scientific and research activities with the ability to critically assess the results achieved and to ensure the further development of fields in the given anatomical area.

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.

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The graduate of the study programme becomes a highly qualified expert in his/her field, with a deep professional knowledge given by the focus of the doctoral thesis. The graduate can work in academic sphere (medical faculties, biomedical institutes), as a researcher in research centres or in managerial positions in healthcare institutions.