Study plan - Approved
Academic year:
 2026/2027
Study programme:
 MCGd - Molecular Cytology and Genetics - (Single degree study, Ph.D. III. deg., Full-Time form)
Study field:
 3. - Biology
 

Study section
Min. 60 Credits
Compulsory courses

Block - I Min. 5  Credits
 Platí pre študentov, ktorí začali štúdium v ak. roku 2025/26 a skôr
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
CJP/AJD1/07  English Language for PhD Students 1   2 2P  PaS  1  W  Kolaříková, Kupková 
CJP/AJD2/07  English Language for PhD Students 2   3 2P  PaS  1  S  Kolaříková 


Block - II Min. 28  Credits
 Platí pre študentov, ktorí začali štúdium v ak. roku 2026/27 a neskôr
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/MOBd/26  Molecular Biology for Doctoral Students   8 10sL + 100sCS + 25sKO  S  1, 2  W  Pristaš, Fedoročko, Jendželovský, Bruňáková, Petijová, Daxnerová, Alexovič Matiašová 
ÚBEV/TMZ1d/26  Teoretické a metodologické základy dizertačnej práce 1   5 100sCS + 15sKO  A  1  W  Pristaš, Fedoročko, Bruňáková, Jendželovský, Košuth, Kisková 
ÚBEV/TMZ2d/26  Theoretical and Methodological Basis of the Dissertation 2   5 100sCS + 15sKO  A  1  S  Pristaš, Fedoročko, Bruňáková, Jendželovský, Košuth, Kisková 
ÚBEV/TMZ3d/26  Theoretical and Methodological Basis of the Dissertation 3   5 100sCS + 15sKO  A  2  W  Pristaš, Fedoročko, Bruňáková, Jendželovský, Košuth, Kisková 
CJP/AJD1/07  English Language for PhD Students 1   2 2P  PaS  1  W  Kolaříková, Kupková 
CJP/AJD2/07  English Language for PhD Students 2   3 2P  PaS  1  S  Kolaříková 

 
 
Compulsory elective courses

Block - I Min. 35  Credits
 Platí pre študentov, ktorí začali štúdium v ak. roku 2025/26 a skôr
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/GMd/12  Gene manipulations   6 2L + 2P  A  1  S  Pristaš, Maliničová 
ÚBEV/MCYT/22  Molecular cytology   4 3L  S  1, 2  S  Jendželovský 
ÚBEV/BTR1/06  Plant Biotechnology   6 2L + 3P  S    W  Bálintová, Henzelyová 
ÚBEV/EMK/15  Environmental Microbiology   5 2L + 2P  S    W  Pristaš, Maliničová 
ÚBEV/FARM/09  Pharmacology   8 2L + 3P  S    W  Mojžiš, Radváková 
ÚBEV/GEP/12  Population Genetics   4 2L + 1P  S    W  Petijová, Bruňáková 
ÚBEV/GMO/22  Genetically modified organisms   2 1L + 1P  A    W  Bruňáková 
ÚBEV/MMOC/22  Molecular Mechanisms of Mammalian Ontogenesis   3 2L + 0P  S    W  Jendželovská 
ÚBEV/SMEB/25  Cell metabolism seminar   6 10sL  S    W  Kassayová 
ÚBEV/ACM/12  Analytical Cytometry   4 1L + 2P  S    S  Jendželovský 
ÚBEV/AFCM/22  Application of flow cytometry in research   4 1L + 2P  S    S  Jendželovský, Kolarčik, Dečmanová 
ÚBEV/AMK/15  Applied Microbiology   5 2L + 2P  S    S  Pristaš, Maliničová, Kisková, Slepáková, Kolesárová 
ÚBEV/CK1/03  Cytogenetics and Karyology   4 1L + 2P  S    S  Bruňáková, Bálintová, Henzelyová 
ÚBEV/CTP1/01  Cytopathology   3 2L  S    S  Fedoročko, Jendželovský, Vargová 
ÚBEV/FG/14  Functional Genomics   5 2L + 2P  S    S  Bruňáková, Petijová, Bálintová, Bhide 
ÚBEV/GC1/01  Human Genetics   5 2L + 2P  S    S  Bruňáková 
ÚBEV/GER/22  Genetic and epigenetic regulation of gene expression   3 2L + 0P  A    S  Pristaš, Jendželovská, Bruňáková 
ÚBEV/MEVP/22  Research Methodology and Ethics   2 1L + 1P  A    S  Bruňáková, Fedoročko, Kassayová 
ÚBEV/MOG/03  Model Organisms in Genetics   5 2L + 2P  S    S  Matoušková, Henzelyová 
ÚBEV/PMB/22  Advanced microscopic methods in biology   6 2L + 3P  S    S  Alexovič Matiašová, Košuth 
ÚBEV/UFCM/10  Introduction to Flow Cytometry   4 1L + 2P  S    W  Jendželovský, Dečmanová, Kolarčik 


Block - II Min. 12  Credits
 Platí pre študentov, ktorí začali štúdium v ak. roku 2026/27 a neskôr
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/AFGd/26  Applied Functional Genomics   7 10sL + 10sP + 100sCS  S  1, 2  W  Bruňáková, Petijová, Bálintová 
ÚBEV/BREHd/26  Biotechnology of Plants and Endophytic Fungi   7 30sL + 30sP + 50sCS + 10sKO  S  1, 2  W  Bruňáková, Bálintová, Henzelyová 
ÚBEV/FARM/09  Pharmacology   8 2L + 3P  S  1, 2  W  Mojžiš, Radváková 
ÚBEV/MEBSd/26  Cell metabolism seminar   7 10sL + 100sCS + 10sKO  S  1, 2  W  Kassayová 
ÚBEV/MMMVd/26  Modern Methods in Microbiological Research   6 12sL + 58sCS + 30sKO  S  1, 2  W  Pristaš, Kisková 
ÚBEV/MMOCd/26  Molecular Mechanisms in Mammalian Ontogenesis   7 100sCS + 20sKO  S  1, 2  W  Daxnerová, Jendželovská 
ÚBEV/ACMd/26  Analytical cytometry   6 70sP + 20sCS + 10sKO  A  1, 2  S  Jendželovský 
ÚBEV/AFCMd/26  Application of flow cytometry in research   6 70sP + 20sCS + 10sKO  A  1, 2  S  Jendželovský, Kolarčik, Vargová 
ÚBEV/BINFd/26  Bioinformatics for Doctoral Students   10 12sL + 48sP + 100sCS + 10sKO  S  1, 2  S  Kisková, Pristaš, Petijová 
ÚBEV/MEVPd/26  Research Methodology and Ethics   4 10sL + 45sCS + 15sKO  A  1, 2  S  Fedoročko, Kassayová, Bruňáková 
ÚBEV/MOGd/26  Model Organisms in Genetics and Molecular Biology   7 30sL + 30sP + 50sCS + 10sKO  S  1, 2  S  Henzelyová, Matoušková 
ÚBEV/MZKd/26  Molecular Basis of Carcinogenesis   7 10sL + 100sCS + 10sKO  S  1, 2  S  Fedoročko, Jendželovský 
ÚBEV/PMBd/26  Advanced Microscopic Methods in Biology   6 12sL + 42sP + 36sCS + 10sKO  A  1, 2  S  Košuth, Alexovič Matiašová 

 
 
Elective courses

Block - Pedagogicko-psychologický blok
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
KPE/PgVU/17  Pedagogy for University Teachers   5 28sL  A    W  Orosová 
KPPaPZ/PsVU/17  Psychology for University Lecturers   5 28sL  A    S  Dobrowolska Kulanová 


Block - I
 Platí pre študentov, ktorí začali štúdium v ak. roku 2025/26 a skôr
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/EMZ1/00  Vertebrate Embryology   3 2L  S    W  Daxnerová, Alexovič Matiašová 
ÚBEV/IMUF/03  Immunology   3 2L  H  1  W  Demečková 
ÚBEV/SSOL/04  Self-motivated Study on Scientific Literature   2   A    S   


Block - II
 Platí pre študentov, ktorí začali štúdium v ak. roku 2026/27 a neskôr
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/AMK/15  Applied Microbiology   5 2L + 2P  S  1  S  Pristaš, Maliničová, Kisková, Slepáková, Kolesárová 
ÚBEV/IMDd/26  Immunology for PhD Students   8 15sL + 30sP + 70sCS + 15sKO  S  1, 2  S  Demečková 
ÚBEV/EMZ1/00  Vertebrate Embryology   3 2L  S    W  Daxnerová, Alexovič Matiašová 

 

Certified study programmes
Abbreviation Name
IB1
 Ethics in Biomedical Sciences For Medical Practice
IB12a
 Use, Administration, and Development in the SAP System – Administrator
IB12p
 Use, Administration, and Development in the SAP System – Programmer
IB12u
 Use, Administration, and Development in the SAP System – User
IB9
 International certificate of TOEFL
ĽPZ
 Ľudské práva pre každého
PM
 Psychomotorika
SFS
 Skills for Success – from University to Workplace

 

Research section
Min. 120 Credits

Block - Outputs
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/CDC/22  Citation in scientific journal published in the country of residence   2   A    S   
ÚBEV/CM/22  Citation in monograph   8   A    S   
ÚBEV/CZC/22  Citation in scientific journal published abroad   4   A    S   
ÚBEV/SCI/22  Citation registered in Science Citation Index   8   A    S   


Block - Active Presentation of Results
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
Dek. PF UPJŠ/JSD/14  Spring School for PhD Students   4 4dL  A    S  Kireš 
ÚBEV/DKZU/22  International conference taking place in the country of residence   5   A    S   
ÚBEV/MKZ/22  International Conference   10   A    S   
ÚBEV/DK/04  Conference in the country of residence   2   A    S   


Block - Scientific papers published
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/MONA/22  Monograph in a renowned publishing house   40   A    S   
ÚBEV/MONB/22  Monograph   20   A    S   
ÚBEV/NRZ/22  Non-reviewed collections of papers and monographs published abroad or in the country of residence   2   A    S   
ÚBEV/Q11A/22  Q1 journal as first or corresponding author   40   A    S   
ÚBEV/Q1SA/22  Q1 journal as co-author   30   A    S   
ÚBEV/Q21A/22  Q2 journal as first or corresponding author   30   A    S   
ÚBEV/Q2SA/22  Q2 journal as co-author   20   A    S   
ÚBEV/Q31A/22  Q3 journal as first or corresponding author   25   A    S   
ÚBEV/Q3SA/22  Q3 journal as co-author   15   A    S   
ÚBEV/Q41A/22  Q4 journal as first or corresponding author   20   A    S   
ÚBEV/Q4SA/22  Q4 journal as co-author   10   A    S   
ÚBEV/RZ/22  Peer-reviewed collections of papers and monographs published abroad or in in the country of residence   5   A    S   
ÚBEV/ZC/22  Internacional Journal   8   A    S   
ÚBEV/VPZ/22  Scientific work after sending to the editorial office   5   A    S   


Block - Other outputs
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/NEM/04  Implementation of new experimental methodology   15   A    S   
ÚBEV/SDP/22  Co-worker of project supported by national grant schemes   10   A    S   
ÚBEV/SIG/22  Member of the internal project team   3   A    S   
ÚBEV/SMP/22  Co-worker of project supported by international grant schemes   15   A    S   
ÚBEV/SPAV/22  Co-investigator of the applied research project   5   A    S   
ÚBEV/VYS/22  Presentation at the seminar   5   A    S   
ÚBEV/ZRIG/22  Principal investigator of an internal grant (VVGS)   10   A    S   


Other activities
Min. 10 Credits

Block - I
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/KZP/22  Thesis consultant   4   A    S   
ÚBEV/POP/22  Popularisation of science   5   A    S   
ÚBEV/POVK/22  Membership in conference organising commiittee   3   A    S   
ÚBEV/PPC1/22  Teaching activities 1h/s   2   A       
ÚBEV/PPC2/22  Teaching activities 2 h/s   4   A       
ÚBEV/PPC3/22  Teaching activities 3 h/s   6   A       
ÚBEV/PPC4/22  Teaching activities 4 h/s   8   A       
ÚBEV/VPSV/22  Supervision of Student's Scientific Activity   8   A    S   
ÚBEV/VPZP/22  Elaboration of reviewer report   3   A    S   
ÚBEV/VZP/22  Thesis supervising   8   A    S   
ÚBEV/ZSP1/22  International Study Stay less than 30 Days   5   A    S   
ÚBEV/ZSP2/22  International Study Stay more than 30 Days   10   A    S   
ÚBEV/COK/22  Certified training course   4   A    S   


State exams
Min. 50 Credits
Compulsory courses

Block - I
Abbreviation Name Current Credit Range End Year Sem. Prerequisites Teacher
ÚBEV/PDS/22  Elaboration and defence of the thesis, successful completion of the dissertation examination   20   SS       
ÚBEV/ODZP/22  Elaboration and defense of the work, successfully completed dissertation exam   30   OB       

 
 
Compulsory elective courses
 
 

Such a symbol can occur after the teaching range:
d - Days in a semester
h - Hours in a week
r - Hours in a year
s - Hours in a semester
t - Weeks in a semester
When none of these symbols are given, expected range of teaching is "hours in a week"
Other signs can occur next to the courses of the study programmes
! - course will not be implemented in the given academic year
+ - course will not be implemented, perhaps the next academic year
- - course is implemented for the last time

* - course has more prerequisites

Explanatory notes:

Range: L - Lecture, P - Practice
Semester: W - Winter, S - Summer
End: S - Examination, H - Evaluation, Z - Credit Exam, A - Passing, PaS - Continuous assessment with examination, P - Continuous assessment / Practice