Verejné zdravotníctvo

Prospects of graduates

A PhD graduate in public health can choose to pursue a career in one of three areas: science and research, teaching and practice. A combination of two or three of these is not excluded.

From the scientific areas, it is mainly applied research, where the doctoral student gains further experience and skills by participating in European or domestic research and development teams. Universities are a frequent employer, but gradually research is also being carried out in healthcare institutions or organisations that provide health-related services. A number of our PhD students have found interesting work in hospitals and are working on, for example, the quality of healthcare. Many have been employed in occupational health organisations, health insurance companies or pharmaceutical companies. We would like to see the National Public Health Service provide more impetus for research, which would certainly attract more PhD graduates.

There are also ample opportunities in academia for employment as an assistant professor focusing on some component of public health. Also, our faculty expands and maintains the teaching team by selecting from the best graduates.

In practice, government agencies in health or health-related fields often employ our graduates. This is also due to innovative leadership programs and integration with professionals that help our students obtain key leadership positions nationally and internationally.

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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 study programmes in Public Health, Laboratory Investigation Methods in Health Care (Mgr.), as well as graduate of related fields of study (MUDr., PhDr.).

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 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

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 study who submit proof of equivalence of education in the relevant or related field may also apply for admission.

An applicant who has completed higher education 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 admission of foreigners, foreign students or students who have completed higher education studies abroad are the same as the conditions for admission of students who have completed higher education studies in the Slovak Republic and are citizens of the Slovak Republic.

Coordinator for students with specific needs

Doc. PhDr. Nadežda Kovalčíková, PhD.

General information on the admission exam

The admission procedure consists of :
a) - a written test - a foreign language exam - the selected foreign language shall be indicated by the applicant in the application form (max 60 points)
b) - an 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 website - https://fzsp.truni.en/rounds-of-questions-for-admission-interviews (max 60 points)
c) - presentations and discussions on the project on the topic of the dissertation - the candidate presents his/her own project on the topic of the dissertation in front of the committee, The committee evaluates the quality of the project, the feasibility of the project, the choice of the research strategy, the presentation of the candidate's scientific research plan, the candidate'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.

Topics:

https://fzsp.truni.sk/temy-na-doktorandske-studium

Question Range

https://fzsp.truni.sk/okruhy-otazok-na-prijimacie-pohovory

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: 5

Additions

CV (electronic form)
verified copy of the degree for applicant of other universities (paper form, 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)
Dissertation topic proposal in the scope of 2-3 pages (paper form, electronic form)
Documents proving participation in student scientific and professional activities, English language certificate and /or certificates for sports or cultral activities (electronic form)
proof of payment (electronic form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1200 €

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

Billing information

Recipient Name: University of Trnava in Trnava

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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