Health Sciences

The applicant should submit an e-application form and pay the application fee. Once this is done, the administrator of the Office for Research and Quality will download the application together with all enclosed documents and send it to the right study programme admission committee. It is necessary to complete the recognition of previous education, as mentioned on the webpage for applicants (https://www.med.muni.cz/en/research-and-development/phd-studies/for-applicants) in the part "Admission Information". This procedure can take some time (months) to be completed. The admission committee evaluates the materials which the applicant has attached to the application: curriculum vitae, an essay – a motivation letter, a diploma and transcript of courses taken, two letters of recommendation from previous teachers. We recommend to the applicant to prepare these documents very carefully, as it is on the basis of these documents that the applicant will be invited to the second round of interviews. The entrance examination in the form of an interview conducted before the admission committee; upon prior agreement, it can be held using videoconferencing technology. In the admission process, the applicant can obtain a maximum of 100 points. To be accepted, it is necessary to receive at least 85 points. An admission committee evaluates a presentation of an applicant during the exam. However, the final decision has to be made by the dean of faculty. If the result is "accepted", the administrator of the Office for Research and Quality prepares admission documents.

One of the key objectives is to address the growing need for healthcare professionals capable of delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care across various settings from hospitals and outpatient clinics to home and community-based services. This need is driven by significant demographic changes, including the increasing number of elderly individuals and patients with chronic and complex conditions.

To meet these challenges, the program emphasizes innovative and student-centered educational approaches. A core focus is placed on interprofessional and multi-professional collaboration, critical thinking, and the integration of evidence-based healthcare. Teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, virtual patient scenarios (ranging from low- to high-fidelity), and other modern strategies are incorporated to enhance clinical readiness and ensure safe, effective learning experiences.

In addition to improving educational outcomes, the program fosters an environment that supports research and innovation in health sciences. By aligning academic training with real-world healthcare needs, the program contributes to the development of effective and sustainable healthcare systems.

Absolvent/ka je po úspěšném ukončení studia schopný/á

• conduct independent research and contribute original knowledge to health sciences
• apply advanced analytical methods to assess clinical, epidemiological, and health policy data;
• utilise modern technologies and health tools in scientific inquiry;
• design and implement educational programmes for healthcare professionals;
• publish research findings in above-average impact journals and participate in external grant competitions;
• be well knowledgeable about the ethics of scientific work and the specific ethical problems of their specialisation. (professional and research field).

Graduates will be able to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams. By integrating knowledge from diverse fields such as nursing, physiotherapy, healthcare management, and biomedical sciences, they will be well-equipped to navigate the increasingly interconnected landscape of healthcare professions. Furthermore, the program emphasises translating scientific findings into clinical practice, ensuring that research is directly applicable to improving patient outcomes in nursing, rehabilitation, midwifery and other non-medical fields to support disease prevention and health promotion.

Graduates will be also prepared to engage in academic teaching and mentoring, contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals. Additionally, they will develop competencies in securing research funding, writing grant proposals, and managing scientific projects, enhancing their ability to sustain long-term research careers. Graduate career opportunities include university positions, research institutions, hospital management, public health organisations, government agencies, and the private healthcare sector.

In relation to the chosen dissertation topic

The standards of dissertation theses at LF MU are regulated by the Dean's Directive No. 5/2021 "Guidelines on the formal requirements of dissertation theses prepared at the MU Faculty of Medicine"

https://www.med.muni.cz/do/med/uredni_deska/pravni_normy/smernice_dekana/2021/VYPRACOVANYCH_NA_LEKARSKE_FAKULTE_MU