PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Charles University First Faculty of Medicine
Key Information
Campus location
Prague, Czech Republic
Languages
English
Study format
Blended, On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CZK 150,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* online application fee: 720 CZK
Introduction
Pharmacology and toxicology are sciences that study the mechanisms of mutual interactions of substances and medicinal preparations with biologic systems and observe their both favorable and adverse impact on the organism. The final goal is the use of this knowledge in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human and veterinary conditions.
A great advantage of the study of pharmacology and toxicology is the close interconnection of the theoretic field with all clinical specialties that perform therapy, prevention, and diagnosis. The study program in Pharmacology and Toxicology is therefore suitable not only for those interested in experimental research but also for those seeking their prospective careers in clinical work. The main bias of the study program, nevertheless, is experimental, at both the pre-clinical and clinical levels.
The goal of the doctoral program Pharmacology and Toxicology is to train specialists with deep knowledge in the areas of clinical as well experimental pharmacology and toxicology. This envelops knowledge of wide areas of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, effects, and toxicity of medications, including the knowledge of properties of particular forms of medicinal preparations.
According to article 3, paragraph 1, second sentence of the Code of Admission Procedure of Charles University, this program of study is offered without specialization.
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Graduates of the doctoral program Pharmacology and toxicology obtained a complete and unique overview on general and specific mechanisms of drug activity, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and drug toxicity as well as on the application of the drug characteristics during their use. They understand the use of mathematical and statistical models in drug development or description of drug effects.