Study programmes
Reproduction and Developmental Biology
Study program:
Reproduction and Developmental Biology
SP code:
N0511A030010
Study form:
full-time
Study type:
Master's (post-Bachelor)
Standard duration of study in years:
2
Language of instruction:
Czech
Title:
Mgr.
Title:
Yes - RNDr.
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SP name in English:
Reproduction and Developmental Biology
SP name in Latin:
Biologia procreationis et evolutionis
SP profile:
academically oriented
SP characteristics
Aim of the study program:
The general aim of the study programm Reproduction and Developmental biology is the understanding of the complicated biological processes concerning the formation of germ cells, early embryonic development, maturation, growth, reproduction, regeneration, senescence and death of animal organism including humans.
Characterization of study program
Reproduction and developmental biology focuses on the life cycle of animals and plants including gametogenesis, early embryonic development, maturation, growth, reproduction, regeneration, senescence and death. The basic topics are: cell proliferation, differentiation and spatial cell arrangement so typical especially for the embryogenesis but also for a whole lifespan. Contemporary developmental biology utilizes methods of cell and molecular biology and immunology and stems from the classical and molecular embryology, morphology or developmental and molecular genetics. Developmental biology studies the regulation of gene expression regarding changes in the cell shape and structure, metabolism, cell to cell interactions, cell proliferation and regulated cell death in the tissue regeneration etc. Reproduction and developmental biology is thus covering study program deciphering the eventual picture of coordinated cell groups in multicellular organism including their interaction with the immune system.
Students attended to this study program will be trained in theoretical and also in practical aspects of reproduction and developmental processes. They gain an expertise in the work with the state of the art microscopic equipment, namely live cell imaging, confocal and light sheet microscopy and subsequent image analysis, in advanced cell sorting techniques and in microinjection and micromanipulation approaches concerning variable model organisms. Students would also be able to interpret bioinformatic and genomic data. Arrangement of the theoretical and practical courses fully corresponds with the graduate profile including the overlap to the business sphere (centres of assisted reproduction). Many lectures and practical course are taught in english language which is essential for the successful scientific carrier in the field of basic and applied research. Graduate (diploma) thesis usually stems from the supervisior’s research program. Seminars involved in the study plan provide an invaluable feedback for students, teachers and supervisors.
The general aim of the study programm Reproduction and Developmental biology is the understanding of the complicated biological processes concerning the formation of germ cells, early embryonic development, maturation, growth, reproduction, regeneration, senescence and death of animal organism including humans.
Characterization of study program
Reproduction and developmental biology focuses on the life cycle of animals and plants including gametogenesis, early embryonic development, maturation, growth, reproduction, regeneration, senescence and death. The basic topics are: cell proliferation, differentiation and spatial cell arrangement so typical especially for the embryogenesis but also for a whole lifespan. Contemporary developmental biology utilizes methods of cell and molecular biology and immunology and stems from the classical and molecular embryology, morphology or developmental and molecular genetics. Developmental biology studies the regulation of gene expression regarding changes in the cell shape and structure, metabolism, cell to cell interactions, cell proliferation and regulated cell death in the tissue regeneration etc. Reproduction and developmental biology is thus covering study program deciphering the eventual picture of coordinated cell groups in multicellular organism including their interaction with the immune system.
Students attended to this study program will be trained in theoretical and also in practical aspects of reproduction and developmental processes. They gain an expertise in the work with the state of the art microscopic equipment, namely live cell imaging, confocal and light sheet microscopy and subsequent image analysis, in advanced cell sorting techniques and in microinjection and micromanipulation approaches concerning variable model organisms. Students would also be able to interpret bioinformatic and genomic data. Arrangement of the theoretical and practical courses fully corresponds with the graduate profile including the overlap to the business sphere (centres of assisted reproduction). Many lectures and practical course are taught in english language which is essential for the successful scientific carrier in the field of basic and applied research. Graduate (diploma) thesis usually stems from the supervisior’s research program. Seminars involved in the study plan provide an invaluable feedback for students, teachers and supervisors.
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Graduate profile for the public:
The graduate possesses extensive theoretical and practical knowledge concerning physiological and pathophysiological gametogenesis, fertilization and embryonic development. The emphasis is put on the understanding of evolutionary consequences of ontogenesis from invertebrate roundworm to mammals including human. Beside theoretical courses the graduate has an opportunity to learn state-of-the-art molecular-biological, microscopic and micromanipulation techniques. The graduate is especially focused on developmental biology of multicellular organisms regarding the normal and pathological cell and tissue differentiation.
The graduate grasps the ontogenesis of basic model organisms, interconnects gained knowledge on the level of organ (developmental morphology) with the principles on cell and molecular level. The graduate has the ability of critical evaluation and applies knowledge and practical skills on the field of basic and industrial research, for example in centres of assisted reproduction or in laboratories for prenatal diagnosis. Tight interaction between theoretical and practical education allows graduate to better react on the dynamic development in this biological discipline including ethical aspects. Since many courses are taught in English language, the graduate would be able to effectively communicate in English. Finally, the graduate will be prepared for the subsequent PhD study at domestic or foreign universities.
The graduate grasps the ontogenesis of basic model organisms, interconnects gained knowledge on the level of organ (developmental morphology) with the principles on cell and molecular level. The graduate has the ability of critical evaluation and applies knowledge and practical skills on the field of basic and industrial research, for example in centres of assisted reproduction or in laboratories for prenatal diagnosis. Tight interaction between theoretical and practical education allows graduate to better react on the dynamic development in this biological discipline including ethical aspects. Since many courses are taught in English language, the graduate would be able to effectively communicate in English. Finally, the graduate will be prepared for the subsequent PhD study at domestic or foreign universities.
Related accreditations
No related accreditations have been found
Teaching provided by
Faculty:
- Faculty of Science (PřF) https://www.natur.cuni.cz/fakulta
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No
Classification
Area of education:
- Biology, Ecology and The Environment
SP structure
Specialisation:
No
Double-curriculum study:
No
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
RNDr. Dana Fialová, Ph.D.
Web page for persons with disability:
Further information about the study of persons with disability:
Personal provision
Garant SP:
- doc. RNDr. Ing. Vladimír Krylov, Ph.D.
Study plans
Plans according to accreditation:
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech
Instruction
Admission procedure requirements:
Study programme (branch) is open for applicants for the academic year
2027/2028:
- Faculty of Science - Admission procedure requirements
Admission procedure requirements in the acaademic year
2026/2027:
- Faculty of Science - Admission procedure requirements
Can be studied in combination
No combinations have been found
Previous SP evaluations
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