Applied Biology

Graduates of the Master's degree programme in Applied Biology have knowledge of biological science disciplines, they also have knowledge of frontier science disciplines and can use biological and chemical methods in solving practical tasks.
Graduates of the study programme will acquire the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge, experience and habits that will enable them to:
 understand the essential facts, principles and theories in biology,
 know the connections between biology and other natural science disciplines,
 be able to orient themselves in natural disciplines,
 have basic knowledge of them and be able to extract, sort, process and use in-depth information from relevant databases,
 use them in solving tasks of basic and applied biological research - be able to interdisciplinary research and learn the nature of natural technical and social processes taking place around us,
 have the ability to make decisions when solving problems and designing measures,
 be able to design and process innovative measures and changes in practice into a documentary form,
 create projects, obtain project coverage and successfully implement them in practice,
 make purposeful use of existing and newly acquired knowledge of others and their own, to creatively search for solutions moving forward the current state of the art in the field of sustainable regional development objectively.
Graduates of the study programme can seek employment in a wide range of workplaces with biological, biomedical and biotechnological focus, in research teams as well as in independent work with research and technical focus (SAV, universities, departments of health, agriculture and forestry, food industry, environment, etc.). They are prepared to meet the requirements of specialized institutions requiring field work, especially at workplaces dedicated to modern biotechnologies (recombinant DNA technologies), as well as at eco-environmentally oriented workplaces, and they will also find employment in institutions of state and local government and in private companies with a research and technology orientation.
After the completion of the Master's degree, graduates of the study programme can continue their doctoral studies at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava, within the 3rd degree study programme Molecular Biology, or at other faculties with a similar orientation.
Professional qualifications:
 Research and Development Specialist
 Technologist
 Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist
 Teachers of Science and Professional Subjects
 Pharmaceutical Representatives



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Conditions of admission

The basic condition for admission to the study programme of the second degree is the completion of the study programme of the first degree (according to Section 56 (2) of Act No.131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education and on Amendments and Additions to Certain Acts).
The admission to the chosen study programme takes into account the fact whether the applicant has completed a study programme at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava or at another university of related specialization.
The admission to the master's study programme evaluates the result of the bachelor's study. In the case of applicants from other faculties and completion of bachelor's studies in related fields, the composition of the courses taken in the first cycle of studies is also evaluated.
In the case of admission to the master's degree programme in applied biology, it is recommended that a student at the bachelor's level of studies should have completed the courses of molecular biology and microbiology.
In the case of completion of bachelor's studies in related fields, the Admissions Committee of the Faculty of Natural Sciences may require that an entrance examination be conducted.



Additional information

The application form must include:
- curriculum vitae,
- proof of payment of the admission fee,
- university diploma officially certified (registry office/notary)
- diploma supplement officially certified (registry office/notary)
- state examination certificate officially certified (registry office/notary)
Applicant, who will take the State Final Examination of the first cycle of higher education in the academic year 2023/2024 and who has not been issued with a diploma as of the date of admission, shall provide a certificate of studies and a certified transcript of the courses taken in the course of study.
An applicant who is a graduate of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the UCM in Trnava shall provide uncertified copies of the diploma, diploma supplement and state examination certificate.
The applicant who is a student of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of UCM in Trnava and will take the state final examination of the first degree in the academic year 2023/2024, shall submit the documents of graduation (study department)





Conditions for international students

Admission conditions for international students are the same as for students from the Slovak Republic. The condition of admission to the study programme conducted in Slovak language is the knowledge of Slovak language at the level enabling the study in Slovak language.
Foreign applicants prove their knowledge of the language with a Certificate of Slovak language proficiency at the B2 level.



Without entrance examinations
yes

General information on the admission exam

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  • Apply the application for study

    30.10.2023 - 30.04.2024

  • Submit additional application form

    01.05.2024 - 20.08.2024

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
30


Additions
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Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 2000 €


The fee for admission procedure
application form: 35 €
E-application form: 30 €

Billing information

Banka: Štátna pokladnica

Account: IBAN SK5981800000007000071919

Variable symbol: 12407

Constant symbol: 0308

Specific symbol: bidder's birth number without slash

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Detail of the study program

 
 
The first three years of your studies could be funded by a scholarship of up to €9,000. More information

Detail of the study program

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