Branch programme/details

Pharmacology and toxicology are sciences that study the mechanisms of mutual interactions of substances and medicinal preparations with biologic systems and observe their both favourable and adverse impact on the organism. The final goal is the use of this knowledge in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human and veterinary conditions.
A great advantage of the study of pharmacology and toxicology is the close interconnection of the theoretic field with all clinical specialties that perform therapy, prevention and diagnosis. The study programme in Pharmacology and Toxicology is therefore suitable not only for those interested in experimental research but also for those seeking their prospective careers in clinical work. The main bias of the study programme, nevertheless, is experimental, at both the pre-clinical and clinical level.
The goal of the doctoral programme Pharmacology and Toxicology is training specialists with deep knowledge in the areas of clinical as well experimental pharmacology and toxicology. This envelops knowledge of wide areas of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, effects and toxicity of medications, including the knowledge of properties of particular forms of medicinal preparations.
According to the article 3, paragraph 1, second sentence of the Code of Admission Procedure of Charles University, this programme of study is offered without specialization.

The entrance procedure must be undergone by each applicant. The entrance examination is held in the form of interview before a board and it checks the student’s capacity for scientific work in the given field.

The board evaluates:
1. Quality of the dissertation project and abstract – max. 30 points
2. Previous publishing activity and activity in the field of pharmacology and/or toxicology – max. 20 points
(Jimp – 10 points, Jsc – 5 points, presentation in a Student Scientific Conference or another conference – 5 points)
3. The way of presentation of the project by the applicant – max. 10 points

The minimum score for successful completion of the entrance examination is 30 points.
To be admitted to study in the combined form, an applicant must obtain a minimum number of points for successful completion of the entrance examination equal to the minimum number of points required for admission.

Each member of the committee scores paragraphs 1–3. The maximum possible number of points from one committee member is 60. An arithmetic average is calculated from the scores of each member. Rounding will be to whole numbers – for values 0,0–0,49 down to the nearest whole number. For values of 0,50–0,99, upwards to the nearest whole number.

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

Further information: http://dspb.avcr.cz/

Graduates of the doctoral program Pharmacology and toxicology obtained complete and unique overview on general and specific mechanisms of drug activity, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and drug toxicity as well as on application of the drug characteristics during their use. They understand the use of mathematical and statistical models in drug development or description of drug effects.