Overview

The Bioanalytical chemistry PhD program from Masaryk University student will get necessary theoretical background and skills to realize his/her own research project in a research group under the guidance of a supervisor and be able to evaluate the obtained results. Modern instrumentation and experienced personnel at the Department of Biochemistry and at cooperating institutions create unique opportunities for student to be involved in numerous research activities concerning development of instrumental bioanalytical methods (separation methods with various types of detectors; biosensors combining different biological components with divergent detection principles) and immunochemistry and molecular biology based methods. Simultaneously, the student will be performing literature search using all resources of Masaryk University libraries.

The research covers a wide spectrum of biological levels from whole organisms to tissues, cells and individual proteins. The palette of possibilities is broadened through long-term cooperation with several research institutions at home and abroad. Biochemistry is marked by its open and interdisciplinary character, the classical biochemical approaches being frequently combined with methodology from other disciplines such as microbiology, molecular biology, informatics, and biophysics. This increases graduates’ adaptability and their ability to apply acquired skills in working life. He/she will be ready to prepare the scientific presentations and publications using modern software tools.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this Bioanalytical chemistry program at Masaryk University will be prepared for the work in the biochemical, pharmaceutical, medicinal and veterinary laboratories with the orientation both on the basic and applied research. They can work in the specialised accredited laboratories, that increase their possibilities of the perspective employment in Czech Republic and abroad.

They may continue their academic career at universities and research institutions both in the Czech Republic and abroad. They will be qualified for team member and leadership positions in scientific research and development at private firms and biochemical laboratories at a broad range of institutions specializing in human or veterinary medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biotechnology. The professional specialization of the graduates is also compatible with further work in the field of environmental protection and with environmental movements and initiatives.

Programme Structure

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

plan and suggest the solving of particular research task in the corresponding field by means of advance laboratory instrumentations

develop and validate a new laboratory method

obtain, archive, evaluate and correctly interpret and present the experimental data

introduce, keep and checked of the Good laboratory practise rules in the laboratory

lead of the research group, assign partial tasks to its members and check their realization

apply the gained practical educational experience and pedagogical skills in real teaching assignment

write and submit a competitive grant proposal to obtain funding either from the Grant Agency of Masaryk University or outside sources like JCMM, Czech Science Foundation

be able to transfer the results of basic research to real practise in the company environment and have the basic manager skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biochemistry View 8 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Czech Republic

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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

the admission procedure for this programme aims to search and select the best-motivated candidates. The entrance exam has the form of an online interview. a committee of three academic staff evaluates professional experience, the ability to communicate in English and the motivation and readiness of the candidates.
The committee verifies and evaluates the level of professional knowledge and prerequisites of the candidate for independent scientific work in the field of doctoral research (0-200 points) and English language skills (0-100 points). Before submitting the application, the candidate must consult with the potential supervisor on the focus of his/her doctoral thesis. Its topic is then specified during the first semester of study.

Tuition Fee

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International

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Brno

13555 - 21979 CZK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.