Branch programme/details

Doctoral study programme in Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry deals with the chemical and biological characterization of biomolecules and their building units in health and diseases. The programme deals with their mutual transformation, with their role in the regulation of physiological processes and with their disorders. An important task is to study the biological membranes, subcellular components (organelles), energy transformations and the role of extracellular matrix and second messengers in the cell regulations. Branch also focuses on the role of free radicals in carcinogenesis and atherogenesis. Study program is closely related to molecular biology and genetics as well as to many basic and clinical biomedical fields, especially to the clinical biochemistry.

The entrance examination takes the form of an oral interview in which the applicant's professional and linguistic knowledge and readiness for independent scientific work in the chosen field are examined. The interview includes a debate on the submitted dissertation project.
1. the suitability, quality and success of the applicant's undergraduate studies, or professional work experience and publications. Maximum 15 points.
2. the candidate's ability to describe his/her proposed thesis project in English independently in 5 to 10 minutes and then discuss it. Max. 15 points
3. depth of knowledge related to the topic of the project and promptness in answering general and technical questions in this area of the field (usually 3 to 5 questions raised) Max 30 points
4. relevance of the topic to the intended supervisor's focus and research projects. Max. 20 points
5. the prospective supervisor's comments on the facilities of the training facility and the financial support for the student's research. Max. 20 points
A minimum score of 65 points is required to pass the entrance examination. In order to be admitted to full-time study, the applicant must obtain the minimum number of points required to pass the entrance examination and also obtain the minimum number of points required for admission

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):	01.07.2025	Until:	10.07.2025

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.

Doctoral (Ph.D.) study programme Biochemistry and pathobiochemistry deals with molecular-biological characterization of biomacromolecules and their building blocks in health and disease, elucidation of their mutual metabolism, role in the regulation of physiological processes and their disorders. An important area is also investigation of biological membranes, subcellular compartments (organelles), energy turnover, extracellular matrix and the role of second messengers in cell regulations. The programme is also concerned with the role of free radicals in relation to cancerogenesis and atherogenesis. It is closely linked to molecular biology and genetics and to many basic and clinical branches of biomedicine, esp. to clinical biochemistry. The standard length of study is four (4) years.