Detailed description of the programme
Immunology is a dynamically evolving field integrating knowledge of molecular and cell biology, physiology, histology and functional morphology (in the context of evolution and ontogenesis) relevant to the immune system (or host-pathogen interaction). Topics such as transplantation, allergies, immune deficiencies, autoimmunity, immunosuppression, immunotherapy, or anti-tumour immunity are typical areas of interest for immunologists. Immunology covers all levels of biological knowledge from molecules (cytokines, immunoglobulins, receptors, signalling molecules), through cells (a whole constellation of immunocompetent cells), whole organisms (there are transgenic animal models are often used) as well as communities (frequencies of different alleles of genes regulating the immune response, evolution of immune mechanisms). A separate emancipated part of immunology is clinical immunology focused on human as a model organism. All above mentioned topics and concept are covered in the study programme Immunology by the variety of lectures and practicals, including the topics of the diploma thesis.
Study plans (list of lectures) for individual study programmes can be found here.
Career opportunities
Broad field of biomedicine - research, clinics or applications.
Application submission
The application is submitted electronically via the Charles University study information system. The completed application must be submitted electronically in the study information system and payment must be made no later than 28. 2. 2025. The fee for the admission procedure is 100 EUR.
Admissions examination
The regular date of the entrance examination is for all follow-up Master's programmes 5.–16. May 2025, the alternative date is 26.–30. May 2025. A request for an alternative term is submitted and processed through the University's electronic information system.
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The two-round exam on the basis of the annexes submitted (first round) and in form of an oral interview from immunology (second round).
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The exam is aimed at testing applicant’s general knowledge of the field. The exam includes a discussion about the topic of the applicant’s bachelor thesis and a discussion about a topic for a master thesis.
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Examination is assessed with a maximum of 100 points.
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During the admission examination, the applicant will present a transcript of the courses completed during previous study.
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The admission exam is held in English.
Further information can be found in the admission requirements.
Applicants with specific needs
If you have a medical disability, you can apply for a modification of the entrance exam. Further information can be found in the admission requirements.
Departments participating in teaching
The following departments are involved in the teaching of this study programme:
Guarantor of the programme
Prof. Jan Černý
jan.cerny@natur.cuni.cz
Have a question?
Full information about the admissions process can be found on the website for applicants. For questions, please contact the admissions contact at prihlaska@natur.cuni.cz.