Biotechnology

Education goals and graduate profile

The study program is designed to develop scientific thinking, creativity and the ability to solve problems independently. . We emphasize the ethical and social aspects of science, the formulation of scientific questions, the processing and publication of results, as well as the connection between research and practice.

During their studies, doctoral students deepen their knowledge ofof biotechnology, biology and analytical chemistry , learn to work with modern instruments, gain experimental skills and experience in solving research projects. An important part is also work with professional literature and databases, preparation of scientific publications and presentation of results at domestic and international conferences.

The study is closely connected with the solution of the dissertation, during which the doctoral student:

• iidentifies and formulates a scientific problem,

• propose a hypothesis and a suitable experimental strategy,

• conducts experiments, evaluates their results and processes them into a professional form,

• develops the ability to work independently and in a team,

• he learns to communicate with experts, discuss and present his findings.

Graduate profile:
The graduate of the doctoral studies is ready to research biomolecules and biological systems and find their application in the agricultural-food, pharmaceutical-medical and chemical-environmental fields, as well as in the field of industrial use of renewable raw materials. He has not only theoretical knowledge and practical skills, but also the experience needed to manage laboratory and technological processes.

In addition to scientific and technical competence, he also possesses knowledge in the field of economics, law, ethics and environmental aspects of biotechnologies, which enables him to apply not only in the academic sphere , but also in the;production sector and business.. Graduates will find employment as independent researchers, heads of laboratories, expert consultants or project managers in the field of biotechnology and related scientific disciplines.

Graduates of the Biotechnology study program can find employment in a wide range of workplaces with a biological and chemical focus in research teams, as well as in independent work with a research-technical focus (SAS, universities, departments of health, agriculture and forestry, food industry, environment, etc.), as well as directly in production practice. They are prepared to meet the requirements of specialized institutions requiring work in the field, primarily at workplaces dedicated to modern biotechnologies, as well as environmentally oriented workplaces, and are also used in state and local government institutions.

Graduates are also widely employed in private companies and industrial enterprises with an innovation-technological orientation in biotechnologies, but also in related fields.

Professions:

• Researcher,
• Laboratory diagnostician,
• Product specialist,
• Chemical production operator,
• Raw material reception worker,
• Brewer/distiller production worker,
• Production technician,
• Quality controller,
• Specialist in research and development,
• Technologist,
• Agronomist,
• Sanitation and hygiene specialist.

Admission procedure for doctoral studies for the academic year 2025/2026 in the study program Biotechnology

Applicant requirements, selection method and recommended personality requirements:

Number of students admitted to the study program: 4 (daily form)/5 (external form)
The requirements for applicants and the method of their selection are generally stated in §56 to 58 of Act no. 131/2002 Coll. on universities, regulates them in more detail UCM study schedulein trnava andThe order of the admission procedure of UCM in Trnava.
The basic condition for admission to doctoral studies is a second-level university education (§ 56 paragraph 3 of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Universities and on Amendments and Supplements to Certain Acts). Graduates of domestic or foreign universities can apply for admission to study if they have completed master's or engineering studies.
The admission procedure at FPV UCM is carried out in accordance with Act no. 131/2002 Coll. on universities and on the amendment of certain laws, §56 to 58. The admission process will enable the applicant, who proves that he meets the specified conditions of admission to study, to become a student of the chosen study program. The student applies for one oflisted dissertation topics aand develops a framework project for the topic. An applicant who does not demonstrate fulfillment of the basic conditions for admission to study at the time of verification of fulfillment of the conditions for admission may be admitted to study conditionally, with the obligation to demonstrate fulfillment of the basic conditions for admission to study at the latest on the day designated for enrollment. Applications for university studies are accepted by the deadline published on the faculty website. When being admitted to doctoral studies, there will be an admission interview, which takes place in the form of an interview, where the applicant presents his motives, the project on the topic of the dissertation and prerequisites for study, as well as knowledge of a foreign language.

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