Overview

The graduates are prepared primarily for clinically focused laboratory research. They will be able to work in diagnostic and research laboratories, as well as being able to perform basic research or practically focused research involving laboratory diagnostics within the commercial sector. The programme consists of 2 primary branches: Pathologic Anatomy and Forensic Medicine as the first branch, the second branch being Clinical Immunology.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

The graduates of the Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology programme at Masaryk University can find their occupation especially in research laboratories, yet they are also fully equipped to work in diagnostic laboratories focusing on the disciplines that are a part of their study programme. Of major significance is the possibility of working in the academic environment, as well as in the commercial sector for subjects focused on medical laboratory work.

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Programme Structure

The primary research areas are:

Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Immunodeficiency Disorders,

Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Immunity Hypersensitivity Diseases,

Microbial Biofilms in Medicine - Diagnosis, the Clinical Significance, and the Therapy Options,

New Methods of Antimicrobial Therapy, Uses for Bacteriophages, Herbal Extracts, and other substances carrying an antimicrobial effect,

New Methods of Microbial Agent Diagnosis, especially using the Capillary Electrophoresis method and Raman Spectroscopy,

The Study of the Carcinogenesis in Selected Types of Cancer using a wide spectrum of molecular pathology methods,

Prognostic and Predictive Markers for Different Types of Cancer and the Possibilities of Their Application in the Management of Patients with Cancer,

Forensic Alcohology,

Gunshot Wounds

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brno, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 7 other PhDs in Microbiology 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 Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Brno

13555 - 21979 CZK /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Brno

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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