PhD in Microbiology
Prague, Czech Republic
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CZK 2,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
* applicants from non-EU/EEA countries are advised to apply by April 30th
** online application fee: 720 CZK
Key Summary
Introduction
The study program provides students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in microbiology. The students employ current microbiological, molecular biology, bioinformatics, biochemical, analytical, and biophysical methods for the study of microorganisms. The key area of research includes the regulation of physiology of microbial cells with respect to:
- production of antimicrobial compounds and mechanisms of resistance,
- pathogenesis of infection diseases,
- interaction of microorganisms with their environment.
The research is also targeted at the biodegradation abilities of microbial communities in biogeochemical cycles including bioremediations.
The program is carried out without any specialization.
Admissions
Career Opportunities
Ph.D. graduates in microbiology are educated for individual scientific work in the field of microbiology. They gain comprehensive knowledge of cellular and molecular biology of bacteria and fungi at the most recent level and are experienced in the methods of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, analytical chemistry, and biophysics. Graduates are prepared to creatively solve the problems of basic and applied research in medical, environmental, industrial, and biotechnological microbiology. Ph.D. graduates in microbiology can find positions in scientific institutes, at universities oriented on research and education in microbiology, or in organizations engaged, for instance, in clinical diagnostics, food production, pharmacy, bioremediation, or the water services sector.