Study programmes

Animal Physiology

Study program:
Animal Physiology
SP code:
N0511A030023
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:
Animal Physiology
SP name in Latin:
Physiologia animalium
SP profile:
academically oriented

SP characteristics

The study program of Animal Physiology deals with physiological phenomena at the whole organismal level or body systems, as well as individual organs or tissues. This is a highly complex field characterized by interdisciplinary approach to studying the life processes and their regualtions. It integrates the knowledge of physical principles, biochemical reactions and cellular mechanisms to study organs, organ systems and their functions, as well as complex regulation of body processes. In parallel, it systematically combines, elaborates and integrates information from many related disciplines, including molecular, cellular and developmental biology, functional anatomy, morphology, pathology, biochemistry and biophysics. Physiological research uses different molecular biology, biochemical and physical methods, including various electrophysiological and microscopic techniques. An inseparable part of this field is the study of human physiology, one of the main pillars of biomedical science.
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Graduate profile for the public:
Animal physiology graduates have advanced knowledge of animal and human biology, including a thorough knowledge of body structure and functions. They are especially familiar with integrative physiological functions of the whole organism and their regulations, as well as with the basic molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying complex physiological processes. A broad theoretical knowledge complemented by useful methodological experience and practical skills gained by laboratory training and experimental work on master thesis project provide an excellent background for professional success of the graduates in both basic and applied research. Graduates of the master level of Animal Physiology study program have a good command of the general principles of scientific work and they can continue in doctoral study programs.

Related accreditations

Faculty Name of the study program Language of instruction Study form
Přírodovědecká fakulta Animal Physiology with specialisation in Animal and Human Physiology angličtina prezenční
Přírodovědecká fakulta Animal Physiology with specialisation in Neurobiology angličtina prezenční
Přírodovědecká fakulta Animal Physiology angličtina prezenční

Teaching provided by

Faculty:
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

Double-curriculum study:
No
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Specialisation name in English:
  • Animal and Human Physiology
  • Neurobiology
Specialisation name in Latin:
  • Animalium hominisque physiologia
  • Neurobiologia
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. Jiří Novotný, DSc.
Study plans

Plans according to accreditation:

full-time study form with language of instruction Czech common part for specialization
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Neurobiology
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: with specialization Animal and Human Physiology

Instruction

Admission procedure requirements:
Study programme (branch) is open for applicants for the academic year 2027/2028:
Admission procedure requirements in the acaademic year 2026/2027:

Can be studied in combination

No combinations have been found
Previous SP evaluations
Navazují magisterský studijní program Fyziologie živočichů v roce 2025 prošel vnitřním hodnocením studijních programů na Univerzitě Karlově.