Detailed description of the programme
The program provides education in parasitology and infection biology. Graduates find employment in diagnostics, basic and applied (e.g., biotechnological) research, or the commercial sphere (pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies, etc.). Students are acquainted with the phenomenon of parasitism (viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic pathogens of hosts of various taxonomic groups), with selected parts of virology, bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. The emphasis is placed on the diversity of pathogenic organisms, their ecology, epidemiology, and transmission to their hosts, as well as interactions with the infected host (immunological, physiological, biochemical, molecular, and other aspects). Practical training (a large number of practices and laboratory exercises) emphasizes the identification of pathogens in their hosts and the environment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and other modern skills usable in today's very dynamic scientific and technological environment.
Study plans (list of lectures) for individual study programmes can be found here.
Career opportunities
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Diagnostic facilities
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Basic or applied research focused on infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals
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Private (commercial) sphere related to pharmaceutical and biotechnology production and research
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Conservation of nature.
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 31. 3. 2025. The fee for the admission procedure is 880 Kč.
Přijímací zkouška
The regular date of the entrance examination is for all follow-up Master's programmes 17.–21. 6. 2024, the alternative date is 27.–28. 6. 2024. 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
Assoc. Prof. Jan Votýpka
jan.votypka@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.