Overview

It studies the pathophysiological mechanisms and the nature of disease processes at the organism level and at the cellular and subcellular level.

During the study, the student will learn to independently formulate a scientific problem, formulate a scientific hypothesis, prepare and implement a scientific experiment, use physical and biological model organisms. Objectively evaluate the results obtained by statistical analysis. The main goal of these activities will be theoretical as well as practical implications of methods of processing research tasks. The student's abilities after completing the study programme will be based on the framework topics, which are as follows: Pathophysiological context of respiratory disorders during sleep. Metabolic, endocrine and cardiovascular mechanisms associated with respiratory arrest during sleep and subsequent hypoxia. Use of instrumentation to monitor physiological functions during wakefulness as well as during sleep.

Key Facts

Graduates of the Normal and Pathological Physiology programme from Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosicey, 3rd degree of university study, will master the principles and methodology of scientific work and will be qualified to perform professional and scientific activities in the field of physiology and pathological physiology. The theoretical knowledge and practical skills they will acquire will also enable them to pursue the profession of researcher in medical disciplines such as internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetology, metabolism and nutrition, as well as veterinary medicine and pharmacology. Graduates of the field have the ability to work independently scientifically and bring their own solutions in these fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Molecular Basis of Pathogenesis of Selected Human Diseases

Pathogenesis of Metabolic Syndromes and Diseases

Normal and Pathological Physiology of the Cardiorespiratory System

Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology

Research Methodology and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English, Slovak

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Košice, Slovakia

Disciplines

Physiology

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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

The Doctoral study is open for graduates of the Master level who will become experts in the selected scientific discipline and will be awarded the “Philosophiae doctor” (PhD.) degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year

Living costs

Košice

Slovakia

500 - 850 EUR / month

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

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