Laboratory Testing Methods in Health Care (part-time study)

The third level of the study programme Laboratory Investigation Methods in Health Care is designed as a preparation for independent scientific work. Building on the knowledge acquired in the previous studies, the study programme is oriented to deepen and improve theoretical knowledge with a priority orientation to the ongoing scientific discourse in the international and especially European area.

The scientific part of the study programme for the 3rd degree is designed, in accordance with the requirements of the description, to involve the student in the current research activities of the department, to participate in the preparation of scientific projects, and to prepare for scientific work through active participation in scientific events at home and abroad. The scientific programme requires the student to present the results of his/her own scientific research at national and international conferences and also to publish the results of his/her scientific work in national and international journals and scientific proceedings. Students are encouraged to focus their publishing activities primarily on A-level outputs.

Prospects of graduates

Absolvent can be applied in:

- state and private medical institutions (medical laboratories - clinical biochemistry, clinical microbiology, clinical genetics, clinical hematology, clinical immunology, pathology department)

- research institutions with a medical or biomedical focus as a research scientist

- public administration in the field of health policy development

- as a teacher and researcher in educational organisations

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Conditions of admission

The basic condition for admission to the doctoral study programme in the full-time and part-time form of study (completed by obtaining the degree "PhD.") is the completion of the second cycle of higher education studies. A candidate for doctoral studies is able to demonstrate knowledge and abilities at the level of graduation from the master's degree of the LVMvZ study programme.

An applicant who has completed higher education studies abroad
1.1. in case of https://uznavanie.minedu.en/category/recognition-clause there is a degree recognition clause for that country - it is necessary to print it out (it is no longer confirmed or verified) and at the same time to submit it together with the clause:
a) a notarized copy of the educational document from abroad (Master's diploma) bound with an official translation into SJ
b) a notarized copy of the supplement to the Master's diploma from abroad (transcript of completed courses) bound with an official translation into SJ
1.2. in case there is no degree recognition clause for a given country on https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka, it is necessary to provide the following:
a) a decision on recognition in the relevant field of study issued by the higher education institution in the Slovak Republic which conducts the given study programme

An admission procedure is another condition of admission in order to ensure that applicants with the necessary abilities and prerequisites are admitted to the studies.

the results of the entrance examination will be published on the faculty's website,
applicants who demonstrate the highest level of ability to study, i.e. achieve the highest number of points, will be admitted.
An applicant who has completed his/her university studies abroad
1.1. in the case of https://uznavanie.minedu.en/category/recognition-clause there is a degree recognition clause for that country - it is necessary to print it out (it is no longer confirmed or verified) and at the same time to submit it together with the clause:
a) a notarized copy of the educational document from abroad (Master's diploma) bound with an official translation into SJ
b) a notarized copy of the supplement to the Master's diploma from abroad (transcript of completed courses) bound with an official translation into SJ
1.2. in the event that there is no degree recognition clause for a given country on https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka, it is necessary to provide the following:
a) a decision on recognition in the relevant field of study issued by the higher education institution in the Slovak Republic which conducts the given study programme

Conditions for international students

Graduates of foreign universities with adequate scope and content of studies who have nostrified diplomas may also apply for admission. An applicant who has completed higher education abroad
1.1. in the case of https://uznavanie.minedu.en/category/recognition-clause there is a degree recognition clause for that country - it is necessary to print it out (it is no longer confirmed or verified) and at the same time to submit it together with the clause:
a) a notarized copy of the educational document from abroad (Master's diploma) bound with an official translation into SJ
b) a notarized copy of the supplement to the Master's diploma from abroad (transcript of completed courses) bound with an official translation into SJ
1.2. in case there is no degree recognition clause for a given country on https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka, it is necessary to provide:
a) a decision on recognition in the relevant field of study issued by the university in Slovakia that conducts the given study programme If such a student wishes to study in Slovak language, he/she must demonstrate his/her knowledge of it when defending his/her research project.

Conditions of admission without the entrance exam

Coordinator for students with specific needs

Doc. PhDr. Nadežda Kovalčíková, PhD.

Form of entrance exam

The admission procedure consists of :

a) - written test - foreign language examination - the selected foreign language shall be indicated by the applicant in the application form (max 60 points)

b) - oral interview focused on the knowledge that is a prerequisite for successful entry to doctoral studies, while the topics and topics of questions of the oral interview in individual disciplines are published on the faculty's website - https://fzsp.truni.sk/okruhy-otazok-na-prijimacie-pohovory (max 60 points)

c) presentation and discussion of the project on the topic of the dissertation - the applicant presents his/her own project on the topic of the dissertation to the committee, which was submitted with the application - the specified scope of the project is from 2000 to 3500 words - the committee evaluates the quality of the developed project, the feasibility of the project, the choice of the research strategy, the presentation of the applicant's scientific research plan, the applicant's response to the questions and suggestions of the committee. The dissertation project should be consulted with the supervisor or a specialist supervisor in advance.

- - other documented prerequisites of scientific activity - e.g. participation in the School of Science and Technology, obtained awards for studies, own publishing activity of the applicant, etc.

(max 30 points)

The maximum possible number of points obtained for the admission procedure is 300 points

The dissertation topics for which a candidate can apply are published on the website: https://fzsp.truni.sk/temy-na-doktorandske-studium

Apply the application for study

30.04.2026
Performance of the entrance exam

08.06.2026 - 30.06.2026
Send certificate to

30.06.2026

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted: 3

Additions

CV (electronic form)
overená fotokópia diplomu 2. stupňa v príslušnom alebo príbuznom odbore (paper form, electronic form)
zoznam výsledkov doterajšej odbornej činnosti (electronic form)
zoznam publikovaných a nepublikovaných prác, vrátane odborných posudkov na tieto práce, ak boli vyhotovené (electronic form)
projekt k téme dizertačnej práce (electronic form)
doklad o zaplatení administratívneho poplatku za prijímacie konanie (electronic form)
prehlásenie z akého jazyka bude uchádzač robiť jazykovú skúšku (electronic form)
certified copy of certificate to candidates from other universities (paper form, electronic form)
photocopy of the Diploma Supplement to candidates from other universities (paper form, electronic form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 900 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 900 €

The fee for admission procedure
application form: 48 €
E-application form: 48 €

Billing information

Invoicing details: Bank:State Treasury | Account:7000241201/8180

IBAN: SK85 8180 0000 0070 0024 1201

Variable Symbol: generated VS for payment to bidder = bidder's personal number without R generated

through the electronic application form, or without the symbol if the applicant sends the application form by post only

Specific symbol: 30002 | Additional information: Surname and forename

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