Study programmes
Addictology
Study program:
Addictology
SP code:
B0988P360001
Study form:
full-time
Study type:
Bachelor's
Standard duration of study in years:
3
Language of instruction:
Czech
Title:
Bc.
Title:
No
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SP name in English:
Addictology
SP name in Latin:
Addictologia
SP profile:
vocationally oriented
SP characteristics
The standard duration of the study is 3 years in the full-time form of studies or in the combined form of studies. The programme is focused academically. After successful completion of the studies, the Bachelor (Bc.) degree is awarded.
In the Czech Republic, addictology can only be studied at First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University at present. It is, however, profiled as an interdisciplinary programme focused on the holistic approach to the patient (under the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model) who has any problems concerning addiction. Addictology is traditionally classified as one of the fields that take care of mental health. A substantial part of the field are also the techniques of primary prevention and application of addictology in public health.
In the Czech Republic, addictology can only be studied at First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University at present. It is, however, profiled as an interdisciplinary programme focused on the holistic approach to the patient (under the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model) who has any problems concerning addiction. Addictology is traditionally classified as one of the fields that take care of mental health. A substantial part of the field are also the techniques of primary prevention and application of addictology in public health.
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Graduate profile for the public:
Graduates in Addictology bachelor´s programme acquire the qualified expertise to work as an addictologist pursuant to § 21a of Act No. 96/2004 Coll. and they are authorized to practice in the regulated health care profession as an addictologist. The profession of addictologist consists of activities related to preventive, treatment, and rehabilitatory activities in the field of addictology, specifically the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and other addictions.
The graduate can work as a generic professional in the area of mental health, e.g. at the post of a counsellor for addictological issues, at the post of a case manager, especially for the target group of patients with co-morbidities. He/she is able to autonomously apply, adapt, implement, materialize and evaluate prophylactic interventions at the level of general, selective and indicated prevention, including the basic counselling.
The graduate can work as a generic professional in the area of mental health, e.g. at the post of a counsellor for addictological issues, at the post of a case manager, especially for the target group of patients with co-morbidities. He/she is able to autonomously apply, adapt, implement, materialize and evaluate prophylactic interventions at the level of general, selective and indicated prevention, including the basic counselling.
Related accreditations
| Faculty | Name of the study program | Language of instruction | Study form |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. lékařská fakulta | Adiktologie | čeština | kombinovaná |
Teaching provided by
Faculty:
- First Faculty of Medicine (1.LF) https://www.lf1.cuni.cz
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No
Classification
Area of education:
- Healthcare Fields
SP structure
Specialisation:
No
Double-curriculum study:
No
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
prof. MUDr. Olga Švestková, Ph.D.
Web page for persons with disability:
Further information about the study of persons with disability:
Personal provision
Garant SP:
- prof. Mgr. Roman Gabrhelík, 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
2026/2027:
- First Faculty of Medicine - Admission procedure requirements
Admission procedure requirements in the acaademic year
2025/2026:
- First Faculty of Medicine - Admission procedure requirements
Can be studied in combination
No combinations have been found
