10 Healthcare Degree Programs in Slovakia

The Master's Degree program in Psychology prepares graduates for practice in three basic areas: clinical psychology, counseling and school psychology, and psychology of work and organizations. During the study, the graduates will acquire theoretical knowledge and practical competencies for diagnostics, intervention, prevention, and research in the above areas. The study allows specialization by selecting the compulsory subjects and provides the universal psychological education that enables to become successful in different fields in different job positions.

The undergraduate study branch of General Medicine provides general natural science education that is based on a human and ethical basis. The study is completed with complex education focused on diagnostics, differential diagnostics, therapy and prevention of diseases.

The General Medicine programme takes six years to complete, and the teaching is split into pre-clinical and clinical courses. Aligned with the ECTs system, the Diploma awarded by JFMED is globally recognised and is a mark of quality education in medicine and science.

The Ph.D. in Psychology is a research-intensive program in which students pursue training in Social Psychology and Psychology of Work. Ph.D. study can lead to careers in research, academia, industry, and health care domains, as well as positions involved in the public sector. Only the students with the best performance can be admitted and work on the most recent research topics and tackle difficult open issues. The study involves the possibility to participate actively in international collaboration, present their results at international conferences, and publish in leading scientific journals.

Dentistry is an independent medical field focused on diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases of the teeth, oral cavity, and jaw. During this 5-year program, you will learn to manage the most common oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, while understanding how oral health is connected to the entire body. The course combines medical knowledge with hands-on clinical training, preparing you to work confidently with real patients after graduation.

Graduates are qualified for the post-doctoral study and are competent to work in the following areas: small animals clinics, large animals clinics, exotic animals clinics and ZOOs, game reserves, food safety and quality, pharmaceutical industry, research and development, teaching and consultancy, ecology

Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University Bratislava offers a Master’s Degree Study Programme in Pharmacy in the English language and Ph.D. Degree studies in four pharmacy-related specializations to about 100 international students. The Pharmacy Master Study Programme (combined Bachelor´s & Master´s degree) extends for five years (10 semesters). It leads to the degree of Magister of Pharmacy (Mgr.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmDr.) after passing an additional rigorous thesis defence. The Slovak pharmacist diploma is internationally recognized in all European Union countries and several other states.

The Master’s programme in Physiotherapy at the University of Prešov is designed for students seeking a dynamic, internationally relevant education in therapeutic rehabilitation. The programme combines advanced theoretical knowledge, practical clinical skills, and evidence-based approaches to prepare graduates for diverse roles in healthcare systems.

The Department of Nursing educates students in the study programme Nursing in the Bachelor degree study which is accredited by the requirements of the European Union and whose diploma is recognized in all the member states of the European Union. Furthermore, the Department offers a variety of speciality studies for professionals from practice.

Genetics is a scientific branch dealing with heredity and variation of organisms. Modern genetics is an essential and fundamental part of the majority of biological disciplines with a great impact on medicine, agriculture, food or pharmaceutical industries. Our Ph.D. program in Genetics is based on a systems-level understanding of biological processes and their regulation from cells and individuals to populations with an accent on evolutionary aspects.