Overview

The program Parasitology and Infection Biology at Charles University provides education in parasitology and infection biology. Graduates find employment in diagnostics, basic and applied (e.g., biotechnological) research, or the commercial sphere (pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies, etc.).

Students are acquainted with the phenomenon of parasitism (viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic pathogens of hosts of various taxonomic groups), with selected parts of virology, bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.

The emphasis is placed on the diversity of pathogenic organisms, their ecology, epidemiology, and transmission to their hosts, as well as interactions with the infected host (immunological, physiological, biochemical, molecular, and other aspects).

Practical training (a large number of practices and laboratory exercises) emphasizes the identification of pathogens in their hosts and the environment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and other modern skills usable in today's very dynamic scientific and technological environment.

Career opportunities

Diagnostic facilities
Basic or applied research focused on infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals
Private (commercial) sphere related to pharmaceutical and biotechnology production and research
Conservation of nature.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Essentials of Molecular Biology

General Microbiology

Molecular Virology: Virus Replication Strategies

General Parasitology: from Viruses to Animals

Immunology

Principles of Genetics

Histology

Biology of Parasitic Protists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Biochemistry View 5 other Masters in Biochemistry in Czech Republic

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in biology, medicine, agronomy, environmental sciences, etc.
Proficiency in English.
The single-round exam in form of an oral interview from infection biology.
The exam includes a discussion about a topic for a master thesis.
Examination is assessed with a maximum of 100 points.
During the admission examination, the applicant will present a transcript of the courses completed during previous study.
The admission exam is held in English.

Tuition Fee

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International

85000 CZK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 85000 CZK per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

85000 CZK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 85000 CZK per year during 36 months.

approx. 3.600€ / year

Living costs for Prague

15441 - 26241 CZK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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