
Overview
Graduates should be ready to take on further scientific careers in academic institutions, but also for possible employment in health care or veterinary facilities, in food, chemical or pharmaceutical industry and in biotechnology companies with their own research facilities, and as specialist lecturers.
The Microbiology programme at Masaryk University actively supports its graduates in pursuing their scientific careers even further by encouraging long-term stays in post-graduate positions abroad.
Career opportunities:
Graduates of a doctoral degree program Microbiology are qualified to work especially in research institutes and departmental workplaces or as university lecturers. The level of obtained knowledges and experiences gives adequate guaranty for high adaptability of graduates in various fields of microbiology. They are authorized to conduct independent scientific and research activities in basic and applied research. In the most general sense, they are considered qualified for any kind of scientific work in microbiology, that is dealing with conceptual issues, participating in and managing scientific research activities, and teaching.
Programme Structure
The individual laboratories of the Microbiology programme cover the following research areas in which doctoral students are also trained:- Taxonomy and diversity of microorganisms
- Antibiotic rezistance of prokaryotes
- Food-safety and fast proof of pathogens
- Emerging viral infections
- Polyphasic classification of prokaryotes
- Synthetic biology
- Methanogenic archaea
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Brno, Czech Republic
Disciplines
Microbiology View 7 other PhDs in Microbiology in Czech RepublicWhat students do after studying
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
- Student must show very good knowledge of general microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry related to the theme of the PhD thesis. Student submits a brief project proposal of PhD thesis in which specifies the topic, designates possible problems and proposes the experimental procedure. Good knowledge of the English language is essential, which will allow the student to not only read scientific literature, but also to talk and write about their scientific research.
- The entrance examination is organized as an oral discussion when the committee evaluates and assigns points for the applicant’s expertise and abilities for scientific work (0-100 points) and skills in the English language (0-90 points).
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
3000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
3000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Brno
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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