Branch programme/details

The Doctoral Program of Pharmacology and Toxicology is focused on the study of drug interactions with the organism in terms of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug toxicity. Students of this program extend the basic theoretical knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology and gain expertise in experimental work with state-of-the-art methodologies of molecular and cellular pharmacology and genetics - in vitro, in situ, ex vivo and in vivo. Depending on the specialization of the study, graduates are experts in various aspects of pharmacology, including mechanisms of drug effects, drug interactions, metabolism and excretion. The Study Program of Pharmacology and Toxicology is suitable not only for those interested in experimental research but also for those who wish to continue in clinical practice. The standard length of study is four years.

Framework Content of the Entrance Examination
Oral exam from the knowledge of the general and special pharmacology and pathobiochemistry.
English language exam for English language knowledge assessment (C1 at least).

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

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 pharmacy, medicine 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).