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Laboratory Testing Methods in Health Care
The aim of the study is to prepare graduates to solve the most complex problems of laboratory medicine, which requires the acquisition of comprehensive knowledge and necessary skills in basic medical subjects, the basics of pathology and preclinical disciplines, laboratory examination methods used in medicine, the basics of clinical disciplines, the basics of the application of laboratory methods in therapeutic and preventive activities, the subjects necessary for the evaluation of the results obtained by the output of laboratory and clinical methods as well as computer technology.
Prospects of graduates
Work in laboratory medicine departments (clinical biochemistry, haematology and transfusiology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, toxicology, pathological anatomy, clinical pharmacology, functional diagnostics as well as in related diagnostic departments e.g. forensic laboratories, etc.) Graduates are able to work effectively as members of a research team, organise their own training and keep in touch with developments in their field, as well as apply ethical principles in their practice.
The Doctoral Programme in Laboratory Investigation Methods in Healthcare (PhD) is available in Health Sciences.
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The basic condition for admission to the two-year Master's study programme in full-time and part-time form of study (completed by obtaining the degree "Mgr") is the completion of the first cycle of higher education studies of the study programme Laboratory Investigation Methods in Health Care. Another condition for admission in order to ensure that applicants with the necessary abilities and prerequisites are admitted to the study programme is the admission procedure. The applicant must submit:
1. medical fitness for studies certified by a doctor - forms here
2. vaccination against Hepatitis "B" certified by a doctor
3. the results of the entrance examination will be published on the faculty's website,
4. applicants who demonstrate the highest level of aptitude for studies, i.e., achieve the highest number of points, will be admitted to the study.
5. If there is a degree recognition clause for a given country at https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka - it is necessary to print it out (it is no longer confirmed or verified) and at the same time, together with the clause, provide the following documents:
1.1.
a) a notarized copy of the educational document from abroad (bachelor's diploma) bound with an official translation into SJ
b) a notarized copy of the supplement to the bachelor's diploma from abroad (transcript of courses taken ) bound with an official translation into SJ
1.2. In case there is no degree recognition clause for the country on https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka, the following must be provided:
a) a decision on recognition in the relevant field of study issued by the university in the Slovak Republic that conducts the study programme
6. Those applicants who have not passed the matriculation examination in Slovak or Czech language must also pass a test in Slovak language - B1 level, which will be prepared by the faculty and in which it is necessary to achieve at least 60% success rate.
Additional information
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies in the academic year 2024/2025 and earlier will send all necessary attachments with their application . Applicants who will complete their Bachelor's degree in the academic year 2025/2026 will submit all necessary attachments except for the documents of completion of Bachelor's degree - diploma, certificate, diploma supplement - according to the instructions of the faculty. The faculty will send an invitation to the applicants one month before the admission examination. Applicants who will not have been issued documents of completion of higher education in the relevant study programme on the date of the entrance examination shall submit a certificate of successful completion of bachelor studies in the relevant study programme.
The faculty shall issue a certificate of successful completion of bachelor studies in the relevant study programme.
Attachments to the application
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Proof of payment of the admission fee of 48,-€
3. Certified evidence of completion of the Bachelor's degree - diploma, certificate and diploma supplement (applies to applicants who graduated in the academic year 2024/2025 and earlier applicants who will graduate in the academic year 2025/2026 will submit a certificate of attendance and a transcript of the results of studies for the closed period
4. a certificate of medical fitness to study in the health field, including a certificate of vaccination against Hepatitis - forms here
5. Evidence of participation in the SIC, certificate in AJ, or diplomas for sports or cultural activity
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Conditions for international students
The conditions of admission of foreigners, foreign students or students who have completed university studies abroad are the same as the conditions of admission of students who have completed university studies in the Slovak Republic and are citizens of the Slovak Republic.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Doc. PhDr. Nadežda Kovalčíková, PhD.
The basic condition for admission to the two-year Master's study programme in full-time and part-time form of study (completed by obtaining the degree "Mgr") is the completion of the first cycle of higher education studies of the study programme Laboratory Investigation Methods in Health Care. Another condition for admission in order to ensure that applicants with the necessary abilities and prerequisites are admitted to the study programme is the admission procedure. The applicant must submit:
1. medical fitness for studies certified by a doctor - forms here
2. vaccination against Hepatitis "B" certified by a doctor
3. the results of the entrance examination will be published on the faculty's website,
4. applicants who demonstrate the highest level of aptitude for studies, i.e., achieve the highest number of points, will be admitted to the study.
5. If there is a degree recognition clause for the country in https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka, it is necessary to print it out (it is no longer confirmed or verified) and at the same time, together with the clause, to provide the following:
1.1.
a) a notarised copy of the educational document from abroad (bachelor's degree) bound with an official translation into SJ
b) a notarised copy of the supplement to the bachelor's degree from abroad (transcript of courses taken ) bound with an official translation into SJ
1.2. In case there is no degree recognition clause for the country on https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka, the following must be provided:
a) a decision on recognition in the relevant field of study issued by the university in the Slovak Republic that conducts the study programme
6. Those applicants who have not passed the matriculation examination in Slovak or Czech language must also pass a test in Slovak language - B1 level, which will be prepared by the faculty and in which it is necessary to achieve at least 60% success rate.
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Form of entrance exam
The admission procedure consists of a written test on the principles of laboratory methods in healthcare and the fundamentals of the core subjects of laboratory medicine (histology, haematology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and genetics). The admission procedure also takes into account non-specific assessments: participation in the SVOČ, in projects, in competitions.
Methodology of the admission procedure assessment:
1. Passing a test from which a maximum of 120 points can be obtained
2. 2 points for each non-specific activity.
a) ŠVOČ
b) Certificate in a foreign language
c) Other activity
d) Other activity
Only candidates who satisfy point 6 in the Admission Requirements section may take the written test on the principles of laboratory methods in health care.
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Apply the application for study
30.04.2026
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Performance of the entrance exam
01.06.2026 - 30.06.2026
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Send certificate to
30.06.2026
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- CV (electronic form)
- doklad o zaplatení poplatku (electronic form)
- medical certificate (electronic form)
- Bachelor diploma (paper form, electronic form)
- vysvedčenie o štátnej skúške (paper form, electronic form)
- dodatok k diplomu (paper form, electronic form)
- (electronic form)
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1260 €
application form: 48 €
E-application form: 48 €
Invoicing details: Bank:State Treasury | Account:7000241201/8180
IBAN: SK85 8180 0000 0070 0024 1201
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Last update: 12.01.2026 15:22