Branch programme/details

Pharmacology and Toxicology are research topics that investigate the mechanisms of interaction of substances and medicaments with biological systems and tracking their positive and negative consequences for the organism. The final goal is to use this knowledge in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases. Research subject encompasses the study of both processes from the molecular level to affect the entire body and also research into clinical practice in patients.
The determination of the latest research methods allow for interdisciplinary research at the receptor level, mesenger systems and transmission of genetic information. Created new disciplines such as pharmaco-biochemistry, pharmaco-genetics, pharmaco-economy and others.
The big advantage of pharmacology and toxicology studies is a close connection of the theoretical field with all the clinical fields that perform the treatment, prevention and diagnostic. Study program in pharmacology and toxicology is therefore suitable not only for those interested in experimental research, but also for those who plan their clinical work in the future.
The study program is carried out in collaboration with the Institute of Experimental Medicine, the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Institute of Physiology of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.

Every applicant must complete the admissions process. The admission examination takes place before a committee in the form of an oral interview and verifies the student's eligibility for scientific work in the field.
The committee evaluates:
1. The quality of the dissertation project and annotation - max 30 pts.
2. Previous professional activity and activities in the field of pharmacology and toxicology - max 20 pts.
(Jimp 10 pts., Jsc 5 pts., presentation at congress/SVK 5 pts.)
3. Method of presentation - max 10 pts.
Each member of the committee evaluates paragraphs 1-3 with a score. The maximum possible number of points from one assessor is 60. The arithmetic average is calculated from the scores of each member of the committee. 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.
A score of at least 30 points is required to pass the entrance examination. In order to be admitted to full-time study, applicants must obtain the minimum number of points required to pass the entrance examination and at the same time 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:	08.06.2026	Until:	19.06.2026
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	22.06.2026	Until:	26.06.2026

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 program in „Pharmacology and Toxicology” is suitable for physicians and non-physicians, graduates of magister studies with biological and biochemical orientation, who want to specialize in pharmacology, toxicology, biochemistry and molecular biology, and will work in these disciplines in medical institutions, on clinics, in research laboratories, research institutions and on universities. By defending the Ph.D. dissertation the graduates substantiate that they are able to work independently. The standard length of study is four years. Graduates will receive the Ph.D. title and fulfil the conditions for further carrier growth in disciplines, which deal with remedies and their therapeutic and toxic effects.