Detailed description of the programme

 

What I will learn

The implementation of the Science programme is based on the 2 + 1 year principle. During the first 2 years of study, all students in the programme follow a common curriculum. The third year is dedicated to specialization (biology, chemistry, or physics), which students choose. In the initial two years, students acquire a solid foundation in mathematics, computer science, programming, and soft skills (approximately one-third of the credit allocation). The remaining credits for the first two years are evenly distributed among biology, chemistry, and physics. After mastering the shared fundamentals in the first two years, students select a specialization area for their third year. Depending on their chosen focus, students delve into biology, chemistry, or physics, preparing them for relevant master’s programmes.

Study plans (list of lectures) for individual study programmes can be found here.

 

Further application

Graduates will find employment especially in the emerging interdisciplinary disciplines involving not only biological, chemical, physical and mathematical issues, but also in the emerging areas of sustainability in all its possible forms (environmental, health, technological and thus economic). Graduates will easily find employment in the commercial sphere (corporate research and development, consulting, risk analysis, etc.). As the entire study is conducted in English, graduates will benefit from language proficiency and the ability to interact professionally in an international environment.

 

Opportunities for further studies

Graduates of the Science programme (studyscience.eu) are well prepared for studying in one of the biological, chemical or physical (or other interdisciplinary) master's programmes at home or abroad. Regardless of the focus chosen for their subsequent Master's or PhD studies, upon graduation the graduate will be in a unique position to engage in challenging interdisciplinary problems, even outside of academia.

 

Study background

The teaching of this study programme, similarly to other chemistry programmes, takes place in the form of lectures and laboratory exercises. The students take these in the recently renovated and modernly equipped laboratories of the Faculty's Institute of Chemistry, whose standard corresponds to world university departments with a chemical focus, including, for example, the nuclear magnetic resonance laboratory or the X-ray structural analysis department. In addition to lecture halls, seminar rooms and laboratories, the Chemistry Department building also houses the Chladič student club and a fast food bistro.

 

 

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.

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Admissions examination

The regular date of the entrance examination is for Science programme 9.–13. 6. 2025, the alternative date is 18.–24. 6. 2025. An entrance examination on an alternative date may be authorised by the Dean on the basis of a written request.

The entrance exam is a one-round online interview in biology, chemistry, physics. The entrance exam is conducted in English. Students will be assessed on their high school knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics and their ability to integrate and apply this knowledge. The content of the exam in biology, chemistry and physics is based primarily on current textbooks for secondary schools. Some of the questions may go beyond the high school curriculum in terms of their content and subject matter - they test the candidates' interest in the subject, their ability to think logically and solve problems based on the correct interpretation of the input information provided.

For more information on the form and topics of the entrance examinations, please see the admission requirements.

 

Options for waiving the entrance exam

In order to waive the entrance exam, you must meet the criterion set for the study programme. Detailed information, i.e. the list of criteria to be taken into account and their relevance to each programme, the requirements for evidence of fulfilment of the criterion and the application form, are given 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.

 

Enrollment and initial camp

You will become a student on the day of enrolment, which will take place in the regular term during the initial three-day camp. At this camp, you will receive information about the regulations and organisation of your studies and the operation of the electronic Student Information System (SIS), meet the supervisors of your study programmes, and get to know your fellow students from your programme and from other programmes.

Dates of enrollment and initial camps can be found from the admission decision or here.

 

Departments participating in teaching

The following departments are involved in the teaching of this study programme:

 

Guarantor of the programme

doc. Filip Uhlík, Ph.D.
filip.uhlik@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.