The program focuses on the study of biological processes at molecular and cell level, particularly the complex interactions of cells with their environment and among informational macromolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins), using state-of-the-art approaches and techniques of molecular biology and bioinformatics. It intersects with most biological areas and highly impacts modern medicine and the development of new biotechnologies with applications in food and pharmaceutic industry, agriculture, etc.
Apply for this programme
The graduate displays deep theoretical knowledge in molecular and cell biology, genetics and virology, with focus on some specific branch of these scientific fields. He/she is able to propose an optimum solution of a given scientific problem, to choose suitable methodical approaches and to correctly evaluate and interpret the obtained data. He/she also shows practical ability to apply various modern methods and techniques of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics and biostatistics. The graduate can independently solve complex research problems using his/her creative thinking based on the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the doctoral study. He/she can find employment particularly in the reseach/development sector with focus on biology and biomedicine (both fundamental and applied research).
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.
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.
Find more information in:
Detailed description of the study on the website of the Department of Genetics and Microbiology
Subject Area Board
Framework requirements for individual study plans of doctoral students
Offer of dissertation topics
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.
Department of Genetics and Microbiology
doc. RNDr. Dana Holá, Ph.D.dana.hola@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.
