Overview

The Physiology, Pathological Physiology, Medical Chemistry and Biochemistry degree programme at Masaryk University develops the skills of excellent master's degree graduates of medical, veterinary, pharmaceutical or natural science disciplines. Those skills include the ability to perform independent creative tasks in the area of research, development, and implementing clinical applications. Therefore the studies are focused on the deepening of their theoretical foundations and introducing them to modern discoveries in the fields of Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Biology while focusing on practical applications in medical sciences.

The graduates of the field are encouraged to continue their scientific-pedagogic careers at universities or clinical medicine fields. They can also work in research institute laboratories focusing on Biochemistry, Physiology, and all related sciences, as independent developer staff.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

The graduates of the field are encouraged to continue their scientific-pedagogic careers at universities, specifically in Theoretical Medicine institutes or in clinical discipline areas of faculty hospitals. They can also work in the laboratories of research institutes focusing on Biochemistry, Physiology, and every related science. The students will be able to continue their scientific pursuits in the areas of basic and applied research.

Programme Structure

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

plan and design experiments, evaluate and statistically process the results, and interpret the results in larger contexts

systematically seek out scientific literature and actively apply the discovered information in the development of their scientific endeavours

have an understanding of the methods used in their discipline and independently implement new procedures and methods

discover new scientific issues and design proposals for their solution through grant projects

prepare journal publications and academic presentations for conferences, both in the Czech and English language

adhere to the ethical principles of scientific pursuits and understand the specific ethical aspects of their discipline

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brno, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Biochemistry Physiology View 7 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Czech Republic

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Brno

Czech Republic

13555 - 21979 CZK / month

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Scholarships Information

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