Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine
PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics and Virology
Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* applicants from non-EU/EEA countries are advised to apply by April 30th
Key Summary
About: This doctoral programme trains you in advanced theoretical and practical aspects of molecular and cell biology, genetics and virology. It covers study of biological processes at molecular and cellular levels, complex interactions among cells, environment and macromolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins), and modern molecular biology, bioinformatics and methodical technical approaches for interdisciplinary problem-solving. The programme has no specialisation.
Career Outcomes: You can pursue roles in academic research, postdoctoral fellowships, biotech and pharmaceutical development, clinical laboratory science, bioinformatics, and science policy or consulting. You'll apply advanced skills in experimental methods, data analysis, genetics, virology, molecular diagnostics and interdisciplinary biomedical research leadership.
The purpose of the study program is to provide the students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in various areas of molecular and cell biology, genetics, and virology, as well as to familiarize them with modern methodical and technical approaches utilized in these scientific fields and with the possibilities of such approaches for problem-solving in current biological and biomedical science (including interdisciplinary research). The main scope of the program can be characterized as the study of biological processes at molecular and cell levels, focusing particularly on complex interactions between cells and environment or between various information macromolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins) and using the most modern approaches of molecular biology and bioinformatics.
The program is carried out without any specialization.
The graduate displays deep theoretical knowledge in molecular and cell biology, genetics, and virology, with a focus on some specific branches of these scientific fields. He/she is able to propose an optimum solution to a given scientific problem, choose suitable methodical approaches, and correctly evaluate and interpret the obtained data. He/she also shows practical ability to apply various modern methods and techniques of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and biostatistics. The graduate can independently solve complex research problems using his/her creative thinking based on the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the doctoral study. He/she can find employment particularly in the research/development sector with a focus on biology and biomedicine (both fundamental and applied research).
