Overview
Bioinformatics and computational biology integrate computer science, mathematics, and biology, focusing on processing, analyzing, and modeling biological data and processes at the molecular and cellular level. They involve developing analytical methods and software tools for large, domain-specific, and heterogeneous data to understand cellular processes and apply findings in medicine and biotechnology.
Application for the programme starting in the winter semester by:
30. 4. 2025
Application for the programme starting in the summer semester by:
15. 12. 2024
Detailed information about the study programme
Offer of dissertation topics:
- Bioinformatics Approaches for Identifying Omics Signatures of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Computational mass spectrometry
- Role of bacteriophages in the shaping of primate gut microbiome
- Study of protein-ligand interactions using computational chemistry and machine learning
Profile of the graduate
The graduate understands key areas of informatics, such as algorithms and software systems development. She/he is also well acquainted with the most important methods and new discoveries in the field of natural sciences related to her dissertation topic. The graduate can define problems, come up with their solutions, implement these and present and defend the results of her work in the domestic and international environment. The graduate will find employment mainly in research and development, both in academic and commercial settings, whether it is a position requiring processing and analysis of biomolecular data (e.g., in hospitals) or research positions in the pharmaceutical industry or biotechnology companies. However, the interdisciplinarity of the field requires the graduate to be able to integrate knowledge and data from different domains, making her also prepared for data-oriented positions outside the field of natural sciences.
Application submission
The application is submitted electronically through the Charles University study information system. The completed application must be submitted electronically in the study information system no later than on 30. 4. 2025 for study programmes starting in the winter semester (October) and no later than on 15. 12. 2024 for study programmes starting in the summer semester (April).
The admission fee is 780 Kč and it is paid for each submitted application.
Apply for this programme
The regular date of entrance exam for all doctoral programmes starting in the winter semester (October) is (datum bude upřesněno / not yet announced), an alternative date is (datum bude upřesněno / not yet announced).
The regular date of entrance exam for all doctoral programmes starting in the summer semester (April) is 3. 2. 2025, an alternative date is 10. 2. 2025.
The request for an alternative day is submitted and approved via the electronic information system.
The form of the entrance exam is an oral interview, which mainly concerns the issues of the planned dissertation and the candidate’s knowledge within the field of expertise of the given study programme.
Find more information in:
- Conditions of the admission procedure for doctoral study programmes at the Faculty of Science, Charles University, for study programmes starting in the winter semester (October)
or - Conditions of the admission procedure for doctoral study programmes at the Faculty of Science, Charles University, for study programmes starting in the summer semester (April).
Important links
Framework requirements for individual study plans of doctoral students
Applicants with specific needs
If you have a physical handicap, you can apply for a modification of the entrance exam. For more information read the Conditions of the admission procedure for doctoral study programmes.
Departments involved in this programme
Guarantor of the study programme
doc. RNDr. Hoksza, Ph.D.
david.hoksza@matfyz.cuni.cz
Do you have a question?
Complete information about the admission procedure can be found on the website for applicants. For questions, please contact the admissions contact persons.
