Branch programme/details

The PhD program in Biomedical Sciences is primarily intended for graduates of the master's degree programs in General Medicine, Pharmacy, Bioanalytical Laboratory Diagnostics in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sciences. It is also suitable for graduates of programs with a focus on biomedical and life sciences. The aim of this study program is the postgraduate education and scientific development of professionals in the biomedical sciences, i.e. medical and molecular biology, physiology and pathological physiology, histology, anatomy and biochemistry. The spectrum of methodologies, professional experience, and practical skills that a graduate will acquire during the studies depends on the dissertation topic and specialisation during the studies. Experimental work is mostly basic research, but there is also an overlap with applied research. An interdisciplinary approach is preferred. The standard study period is four years; the dissertation's defence completes the study. The graduate receives the PhD and can find employment in experimental research as well as in clinical practice.

Framework Content of the Entrance Examination
Oral exam according to the professional orientation of the expected training department and the topic of the dissertation, i.e.:
a) basics of human physiology and pathological physiology;
b) basics of human anatomy, histology and embryology;
c) basics of medical and pharmaceutical biology.
English language exam for English language knowledge assessment (C1 at least).

Conditions of Admission
A condition for admission to study in a doctoral study program is the proper completion of studies in a master's or a subsequent master's study program.

Criteria for the Evaluation Exams
1. Professional knowledge level – reviewed on answers to questions stated in General content of entrance exam (max. up to 10 points).
2. Submitted doctoral project – evaluation of project complexity, modern methodological approaches to solution, and the continuity of the project on topics already discussed by the Subject Area Board (max. up to 10 points).
The minimum admission limit is 20 points out of 30.
The Dean decides to accept the applicant(s) who have fulfilled the conditions of the admission procedure and, according to the number of points achieved, ranked in the order corresponding to the predetermined number of accepted applicants for the particular program.

Additional Conditions for Bonus Points (e.g. Practice)
• Successfully completed university studies in medicine, pharmacy, or natural sciences (rated 2 points).
• Previous professional experience (rated 3 points).
• Indication of the supposed training center and the approval of a specific supervisor with the management of the planned doctoral project (rated max. 5 points).

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

English language exam for English language knowledge assessment (C1 at least).