- General Information
- Entrance Examination
- Framework Study Plan
- Human Resources
- Research Groups
1. General Information
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full-time / combined
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Czech / English
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- Standard length of study:
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4 years
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- Form of entrance examination:
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oral
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- Validity of accreditation:
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until 22nd May 2029
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Pharmacy (100 %)
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Study Program Characteristics
The aim of the study is the preparation for highly qualified research work with deep theoretical and practical knowledge in xenobiochemistry and patobiochemistry and good knowledge in other biochemical sciences and related sciences in the field of pharmacy, biology and medicine. The core of the program is experimental laboratory work, the results of which are published and are included in the dissertation theses.
The study is focused on biochemical disciplines with an emphasis on the interaction of xenobiotics with the molecules of the organism and on the biochemistry of pathological conditions, including clinical-biochemical aspects.
Information on Graduate Employment
The graduate of doctoral studies in the program of Xenobiochemistry and Patobiochemistry is qualified for research and professional work in laboratories with biochemical focus, for academic career as a university teacher in the field of biochemical disciplines and for highly qualified work in pharmaceutical and bioanalytical companies. He/she is prepared to continuously train and expand his/her knowledge in these disciplines in line with the new knowledge of the field.
2. Entrance Examination
Framework Content of the Entrance Examination
Oral exam from the knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry focused on diploma thesis or future doctoral studies.
English language exam for English language knowledge assessment (C1 at least).
Conditions of Admission
- Admission to Doctoral studies is conditioned by successful completion of a Master´s study programme.
- Successful passed the entrance exam.
Additional Conditions for Bonus Points (e.g. Practice)
- Successfully completed university studies in pharmacy, medicine, biology or chemistry (rated 2 points).
- Previous professional experience (rated 3 points).
- Indication of the supposed training center and the approval of a specific supervisor with the management of the planned doctoral project (rated max. 5 points).
Criteria for the Evaluation Exams
- Professional knowledge level - reviewed on answers to questions stated in General content of entrance exam (max. up to 10 points)
- Submitted doctoral project – evaluation of project complexity, modern methodological approaches to solution, and the continuity of the project on topics already discussed by the Subject Area Board (max. up to 10 points)
The minimum admission limit is 20 points.
The Dean decides to accept the applicant(s) who have fulfilled the conditions of the admission procedure and, according to the number of points achieved, ranked in the order corresponding to the predetermined number of accepted applicants for the particular program.
Dates
3. Framework Study Plan
Study obligations
The study plan is prepared individually according to the focus of the experimental work and also the previous education of the doctoral student. It includes courses and consultations, partial exams (English language exam and at least three other exams in specialized subjects from the following list) in accordance with the focus of the experimental work and previous education of PhD student so that the education in the field is as complete as possible, with an emphasis on depth in the field of experimental dissertation.
List of specialized subjects:
- Pathobiochemistry
- Xenobiochemistry
- Enzymology
- Selected chapters from General biochemistry
- Selected chapters from Pharmacology and toxicology
- Molecular biology
- Laboratory techniques in biochemistry
- Introduction to applied bioinformatics
Necessary requirement is to pass partial exams in the profile subjects of the discipline, i.e. Xenobiochemistry and Pathobiochemistry (if the student has completed these subjects during master's degree, he/she does not enroll again, he/she will enroll for other subjects instead) and English.
Only after passing the partial exams, PhD student will pass the compulsory State doctoral examination. Fulfillment of the individual study plan is continuously monitored.
Publication activity requirements
At the beginning of his/her studies, the doctoral student will prepare, in cooperation with his/her supervisor, a grant project proposal to Charles University Grant Agency (GA UK). During the studies, the PhD student actively presents obtained results at professional meetings (seminars, PhD conferences, congresses, scientific conferences).
Student co-authorship on 2 publications in IF journals is required, of which at least in one paper is the first author. Alternatively, only one first author publication may be published in a journal with IF above 5 and/or in the first decile.
Requirements for completing internships
An integral part of the study duties in the doctoral study program is the completion of at least one internship abroad for a total length of at least three months, associated with experimental research work in the field of dissertation.
Other study obligations
It is possible to participate in the courses of General Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Practical Training in Xenobiochemistry or Pathobiochemistry (practical training or seminars), or in other practical training provided by the department, however, maximum is 6 hours per week, 24 hours per month.
Dissertation themes
State Doctoral Examination
Topics of individual disciplines are usually specified in accordance with the focus of the dissertation. In the course of the State examination, the PhD student will usually receive (at least) 3 topics on which he/she proves his/her professional knowledge. The topics always concern the area of Xenobiochemistry and Pathobiochemistry, further direction depends on the focus of the dissertation.
4. Human Resources
Subject Area Board
Subject Area Board Chair and study program guarantor
- prof. Ing. Vladimír Wsól, Ph.D.
Members of Subject Area Board
- prof. RNDr. Zuzana Bílková, Ph.D.
- doc. PharmDr. Iva Boušová, Ph.D.
- prof. RNDr. Petr Hodek, CSc.
- doc. Ing. Petra Matoušková, Ph.D.
- prof. MUDr. Martina Řezáčová, Ph.D.
- prof. RNDr. Lenka Skálová, Ph.D.
- prof. MUDr. Jiří Stulík, CSc.
- prof. Ing. Barbora Szotáková, Ph.D.
- prof. PharmDr. Tomáš Šimůnek, Ph.D.
Other supervisors other than the members of the Subject Are Board
- RNDr. Miloslav Macháček, Ph.D.
- PharmDr. Anna Jirkovská, Ph.D.
- prof. PharmDr. František Štaud, Ph.D.
- doc. PharmDr. Martina Čečková, Ph.D.
5. Research Groups
Research groups lead by supervisors of doctoral study program Xenobiochemistry and Pathobiochemistry
Syntheses of potential drugs and study of relationships between their chemical structure, biological activity and toxicity
Skin barrier research group
Group leader: prof. PharmDr. Kateřina Vávrová, Ph.D.
Study of drug effects in experimentally induced pathological conditions
Molecular and Cellular Toxicology Group
Group leader: prof. PharmDr. Tomáš Šimůnek, Ph.D.
Workgroup of biological and medical sciences
Group leader: prof. PharmDr. Petr Nachtigal, Ph.D.
Group of pathology and pharmacology of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders | Group of clinical physiology of nutrition and metabolism | Group of microbiology and immunology
Study of the pharmacokinetic profile of drugs, especially with regard to interactions with transport and biotransformation proteins and their significance in drug interactions
AKR|SDR Research Group
Group leader: prof. Ing. Vladimír Wsól, Ph.D.
Research group of xenobiochemistry and pathobiochemistry of liver
Group leader: doc. PharmDr. Iva Boušová, Ph.D.
Research group of xenobiotic resistance mechanisms
Group leader: doc. Ing. Petra Matoušková, Ph.D.