Immunology

Immunology is a dynamically evolving field integrating the knowledge of molecular and cell biology, physiology, reproductive immunology, histology and functional morphology (in the context of evolution and ontogeny) into a single entity, the link between which is the immune system. The immune system is a system of molecules, cells and tissues involved in the immune response. Topics such as transplantation, allergy, immune deficiency, autoimmunity, immunosuppression, immunotherapy, and antitumor immunity are typical areas of interest for immunologists. Immunology covers all levels of biological knowledge, from molecules (cytokines, immunoglobulins, receptors, signalling molecules), to cells (the whole plethora of immunocompetent cells), whole organisms (transgenic animal models are often used here) and communities (frequency of different alleles of genes regulating the immune response, evolution of immune mechanisms). Clinical immunology is a separate emancipated part of immunology, for which the human immune system is the object of study and the understanding of its functioning mechanisms leads to the development of potential therapeutic applications.

Application for the programme starting in the winter semester by:

30. 4. 2025

Application for the programme starting in the summer semester by:

15. 12. 2024

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Detailed information about the study programme

The graduate's profile of the Doctoral Study Program (DSP) Parasitology is largely determined by the specific objectives of the doctoral thesis, which determines the nature of the training for independent scientific work or for practice in the field. The graduate has expertise in various parasitic organisms (e.g., protozoa, helminths, arthropods), especially their molecular biology, immunology and biochemistry, as well as their pathogenicity or epidemiology, all with an emphasis on host–parasite interaction. The graduate is able to solve theoretical and practical problems related to the research on parasites and parasitic diseases at multidisciplinary level, both in basic and applied research. Is well versed in the issues connected with the doctoral thesis and is able to solve theoretical and practical problems related to parasites at multidisciplinary level. The graduate is able to discuss with experts at the international level and to present achieved results in international journals and at scientific meetings. Is able to participate in international projects focused on parasitology or related disciplines and are ready to work at universities and research institutes, in education sector, health care or veterinary medicine, but also in state/governmental administration or in private (e.g., pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies), both in the Czech Republic and abroad.

The application is submitted electronically through the Charles University study information system. The completed application must be submitted electronically in the study information system no later than on 30. 4. 2025 for study programmes starting in the winter semester (October) and no later than on 15. 12. 2024 for study programmes starting in the summer semester (April).

The admission fee is 780 Kč and it is paid for each submitted application.

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The regular date of entrance exam for all doctoral programmes starting in the winter semester (October) is (datum bude upřesněno / not yet announced), an alternative date is (datum bude upřesněno / not yet announced).

The regular date of entrance exam for all doctoral programmes starting in the summer semester (April) is 3. 2. 2025, an alternative date is 10. 2. 2025.

The request for an alternative day is submitted and approved via the electronic information system.

The form of the entrance exam is an oral interview, which mainly concerns the issues of the planned dissertation and the candidate's knowledge within the field of expertise of the given study programme.

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Subject Area Board

Framework requirements for individual study plans of doctoral students

Offer of dissertation topics

Applicants with specific needs

If you have a physical handicap, you can apply for a modification of the entrance exam. For more information read the Conditions of the admission procedure for doctoral study programmes.

Departments involved in this programme

Guarantor of the study programme

doc. RNDr. Magdaléna Krulová, Ph.D.
magdalena.krulova@natur.cuni.cz

Complete information about the admission procedure can be found on the website for applicants. For questions, please contact the admissions contact persons.