Branch programme/details

SP without specialization

The doctoral study programme is offered by both cooperating faculties of Charles University – the Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové and the Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové. Applications for the programme can only be submitted to one of the faculties.

Framework content of the entrance exam:
Oral exam from the knowledge of the general and special pharmacology and pathobiochemistry. Englis language exam for English language knowledge assessment (C1 at least).

Criteria for the Evaluation Exams
Professional knowledge level – reviewed on answers to questions stated in General content of entrance exam (max. up to 10 points)
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)

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 decision:
A necessary, but not sufficient, condition for admission to the doctoral study programme is the successful completion of a master's degree, obtaining at least 20 points in the admission process, and proficiency in the English language at least at level C1.
The Dean will decide on the admission of the applicant(s) who have met the conditions of the admission process and, based on the number of points achieved, have ranked according to the predetermined expected number of applicants to be admitted for the specific programme."

Criteria for the evaluation: (30 points, points for admission 20)
Admission examination: 20 points
Additional requirements: 10 points

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:	08.06.2026	Until:	19.06.2026
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	22.06.2026	Until:	26.06.2026

Graduate of the Pharmacology and Toxicology study program is an expert in the field of theoretical, experimental and applied pharmacology and toxicology. The final expertise and experience vary among graduates depending on the individual study plan and their specialization during doctoral studies. By defending the dissertation, the graduate demonstrates that he/she is able to independently think scientifically, work and publish the results of his/her own scientific work in professional journals. Graduate will receive the Ph.D. and fulfills the prerequisites for further career growth in the fields that deal with drugs and their therapeutic and toxic effects. Graduates can find work in the pharmaceutical industry laboratories (e.g. pre/clinical research and development), in hospitals (e.g. molecular genetics laboratories) or in academia.