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Faculty of Science – PhD study

7minút, 15sekúnd

The graduate of doctoral studies in the field of Genetics is able to use scientific methods in the field of experimental genetics working with different genetic objects (micro-organisms, plants and animals) as well as in solving the problems in human genetics. He is focused on gaining the newest theoretical information in the field of genetics based on the contemporary state of scientific knowledge in genetics and molecular biology. He is analysing the genetics systems and genetic processes in the cells of a model genetic organism by the most progressive experimental procedures. The scientific results of a graduate should contribute to development of science and/or they should be used in other spheres of the community.

The graduate of doctoral studies in the branch of Physiology of Animals is able to use scientific methods of research in the field of experimental physiology, which are applied on the model objects. He is focused on gaining the newest theoretical and physiological knowledge based on contemporary level of scientific research in physiology, ethology, biochemistry, molecular biology and cytology. With the results of his research work, he contributes not only to development of science, but he realises their application in the human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, pharmacology and biotechnology. The graduate gains knowledge in research, he is actively using methods of scientific research, he is able to publish and to present the results of his research.

The graduate of doctoral studies in the field of Inorganic Chemistry is able to work both in research centres and in educational institutions in Slovakia as well as in the foreign countries. The graduate gains deep theoretical knowledge in the field of inorganic chemistry as well as practical research experience with inorganic chemical compounds and matters using progressive methods of research.

The graduate is able to work with scientific literature, to formulate the scientific problems, to compose research project, to choose appropriate experimental techniques for resolving scientific problems as well as to lead the team of researchers.

The graduate of the third cycle of higher education in the field of Organic Chemistry is able to work independently in his field of study. He gains the knowledge about the methods of research as well as about development in organic chemistry focused on multilevel synthesis of organic compounds, stereoselective synthesis, fotochemistry, etc. The graduate is also able to teach some specialised subjects of chemistry at University. He is able to lead scientific team as well as to plan research work independently.

The graduate of the third cycle of higher education in the field of Biochemistry gains knowledge of scientific methods of biochemistry and is able to use them in creative way in different interdisciplinary branches. He is able to use chemical, biological and biomedical methods of research focused on investigation of chemical composition of matters and on basic processes which are taking place in the living organisms under physiological and pathological conditions. The graduate can use the experiences in the different fields as follows: biochemical and biomedical research, clinical practise, in the pharmaceutical and veterinary laboratories. As to interdisciplinary character of the biochemistry, the graduate can work in the chemistry, biology and is qualified for research in biochemistry, biotechnology and in biomedical research; *clinical biochemist; *biochemist in the laboratories and companies.

The graduate of doctoral studies in the branch of Discrete Mathematics gains deep theoretical and methodological knowledge in discrete mathematics as well as the knowledge about scientific methods in the respective field of study. The graduate is able to discover rules in discrete structures and to propose discrete mathematics models of the tasks from different scientific branches and to solve them in the computer. He is able to publish the results in the scientific journals and participate actively on international conferences.

The graduate of doctoral studies in the branch of General and Mathematical Physics gains wide knowledge about mathematical apparatus, theoretical and physical as well as computer skills for solving complex problem. The knowledge is not limited only to the area of the physical systems but can also be used in different areas of human activities. The graduate gains knowledge in research, he is actively using methods of scientific research, he is able to publish and to present the results of research. The graduate is able to apply the knowledge in the practical life and in technology. The graduate gains also basic knowledge and skills of managerial work.

The graduate of doctoral studies in the branch of Biophysics gains experience in scientific methods of biophysics and ability to use them in creative way in different interdisciplinary branches (physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and theoretical medicine, theoretical biology and medicine, immunology and bioinformatics). He is able to use theories and practical application of the newest interdisciplinary sciences in the field of biology, nanotechnologies and bioinformatic technologies.

The graduate is actively using methods of scientific research, he is able to publish and to present the results of his research. He can also actively participate in research programmes in the frame of the European research program. Together with his supervisor, he should participate actively in development of the department.

The graduate of the third cycle of higher education in the branch of Informatics gains deep theoretical and methodological knowledge about the key branches of informatics at the level of contemporary world research. During his studies he can choose from the following specialisations: a) artificial intelligence with application of neurone networks; b) deductive and abdeductive systems and their application in flexible poll; c) probabilistic algorithms, cryptography and informational safety; d) theory of robots and computational complexity.

After finishing the studies, the graduate is able to use his knowledge in the practical life in solving difficult problems; he is able to propose appropriate algorithm solutions for critical components. The graduate gains knowledge in research, he is actively using methods of scientific research, he is able to publish and to present the results of his research.

The graduate of the third cycle of higher education in the branch of Theory of Teaching in Mathematics should by able to study independently from the theoretical and practical point of view different publications as well as to use effectively gained informations. The graduate extends his knowledge in mathematical, pedagogical and psychological disciplines. He gains knowledge about the newest trends in the respective field of study. He can apply gained information in solving the problems in the social practise. He is able to present the results of his work at the conferences in Slovakia and also abroad, as well as to formulate mathematical problems and tp prepare projects.

The graduate of doctoral studies in the branch of Physics of Condensed Matter gains deep knowledge in the branch of physics of condensed matters that are at the level of contemporary state of research in the world. The graduate gains knowledge about research methods concerning the physics of condensed matters focused on the wide interval of temperatures, on spectroscopic methods under normal and critical conditions mainly in the high magnetic fields and in using very low temperatures. The graduate is able to prepare different types of nanostructures as well as their microscopic diagnostics. The graduate gains knowledge in research, using methods of scientific research, publishing and to present the results of research, and he can actively participate in research programmes as well as teaching at the institutions of higher education.

The graduate of the third cycle of higher education in the branch of Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics gains deep knowledge in the field of nuclear and subnuclear physics according the newest knowledge in this field in the world as well fundamental knowledge about the basic structure of matter and the basic interactions. He is able to use scientific methods of research and development in subnuclear physics. He knows actual programming languages and mathematical bases of statistical and analytical programmes. The graduate gains knowledge in research, he is actively using methods of scientific research, he is able to publish and to present the results of his research, and he can actively participate in research programs as well as to teach at the institutions of higher education.

The graduate of the third cycle of higher education in the branch of Theory of Teaching in Physics should be able to provide independently his scientific work in the respective field of a study. He can work as -teacher of physics; – staff member in methodical centre, staff member of state institution focused on research in the field of education, author of didactic materials for teaching physics. He can apply gained information in resolving the problems in the social practise. . He is able to present the results of his work at the conferences in Slovakia and also abroad, as well as to formulate mathematical problems and to prepare projects.


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