BIOMEDICINE
Basic information of the programme

The duration of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine is four years (240 ECTS credits), and according to the Bologna guidelines this represents the third cycle of the educational scheme. The programme has been conceived in agreement with all the requirements and legislation of the Republic of Slovenia and meets all criteria for doctoral study established by the EUA. In this way, the direct inclusion of programme components in an international exchange with universities from other countries using the ECTS system is rendered possible.

The programme consists of organised classes (60 credits) and individual research work for the doctoral dissertation (180 credits).

The programme leads to the degree of doktor/doktorica znanosti (level of qualification: SQF level 10, EQF level 8, EQ-EHEA level Third cycle) in the following fields:

• Basic Medicine

  Basic Medicine

   The studies of Basic medicine is intended for doctoral students, who need theoretical and practical knowledge about basic biological processes that are relevant to the medicine.

  The graduates of the following programmes can select the scientific field Basic medicine: second cycle study in medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine or pharmacy, master degree in biomedicine, biotechnology and natural sciences.

  The fundamental objective of Basic medicine study is the capability of students to connect and translate basic knowledge of biological processes to novel approaches in medicine and to solve clinically relevant problems. The study in the field deliver comprehensive knowledge about molecular and cellular mechanisms in physiological and pathological conditions, both relevant for the clinical practice. Core course offers teaching in cell organization and cell functions in multicellular organisms, principles of abnormal cell behaviour and advanced experimental methods for investigating cells.     The part on reproductive biology allows better understanding of reproductive biology that is important for different basic and clinical sciences. Advanced course is offered on cancer cell characteristics, targeted therapy and treatment modalities. The translation of experimental approaches into clinical trials is explained. Main genetic mechanisms are discussed together with their role in the biology of the cell and their clinical impact. The principles of the genetic research methods is included. Students learn about modern post-genome technologies, particularly with next generation sequencing and about the translation of basic post-genome knowledge into the clinical practice and public health system. A comprehensive background for understanding, developing and clinical use of gene-based therapies is included. Further in-depth learning according to doctoral student needs is provided by numerous elective theoretical and research courses. Since the field is multidisciplinary and extremely dynamic, scientists from various domestic and foreign institutions are involved in the teaching. 

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• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

   The  aims of the doctoral studies in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is to provide  the student  with the state of the art knowledge in advanced topics of biochemistry and molecular biology, with a special emphasis in those fields where Slovenian scientists achieved international recognition. The student will acquire the skills to master, upgrade and integrate basic knowledge with the latest knowledge and technologies from various fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. Student will also acquire competencies for a systematic approach to the study of complex biochemical, molecular biological and biomedical problems with full exploitation of methodological potentials and skills for independent use of modern bioinformatics and other technologies related to biological systems.

   

  • Graduates of Medicine, Dental Medicine,
    Veterinary Medicine

    Veterinary Medicine

     Prerequisites:
    i) graduates of Uniform Master’s Degree Studies (Veterinary medicine, Medicine,

    Pharmacy

    Pharmacy

     Scientific field pharmacy within Interdisciplinary doctoral Programme in Biomedicine deals with scientific principles and methodological approaches in following fields; medicinal chemistry (structure, properties, targets and interactions of drugs, drug design methodologies), pharmaceutical biology (biomolecules as targets for diagnosis and therapy, biological, gene and herbal medical products), pharmaceutical technology (pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, delivery systems, nanotechnology and nanomedicines), biopharmacy and pharmacokinetics including pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis, social pharmacy, health economics, and pharmacoepidemiology. The graduates will be highly educated for performing creative and independent scientific research work, including international projects, solving scientific problems with an interdisciplinary approach,  critically assessing research results, developing new research methods and transferring knowledge into practice. The characteristics of studying at UL FFA are high student motivation, high interdisciplinary and good connection with potential employers. Obtained title doctor of pharmacy science will enable employment of highly qualified experts on the most demanding and responsible job positions in the broad filed of pharmacy and related discipline.

    The entry conditions to scientific field Pharmacy are graduation in master study programmes regulated by EU Directives (pharmacy, medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine) or graduation in a second cycle study programme industrial pharmacy, laboratory biomedicine, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology or biotechnology. Additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10 to 20 ECTS from the subjects of basic pharmacy programme can be specified for students who haven't graduated in regulated master programme in pharmacy.

    The graduates of other appropriate second cycle programmes can exceptionally be admitted. For these candidates additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10-30 ECTS from basic subjects of regulated master programme in pharmacy can be specified.

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    ) that have reached at least 20 ECTS in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Physiology,

    Genetics

    Genetics

    The program in the scientific field of genetics enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and research opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics and modern genomics. The three modules of the core course (modules 1-3) cover areas ranging from Mendelian, microbial, molecular, population, quantitative, evolutionary genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. A large selection of individual-research elective courses in the genetics program enables students to acquire in-depth methodological skills and learn about the specifics of different genetic models and species. At the end of their studies, our PhD students are competent to solve genetic problems and understand the rules that govern transfer of genetic information at three levels: from parents to offspring, from DNA to gene action within and between cells, and over many generations within and between populations. Doctoral students thus acquire transferable qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for further research, teaching or professional work in the field of genetics and modern genomics.

    Students in the scientific field of genetics must enroll in both core modules 1 and 2. The third module can be module 3 (Bioinformatics tools) or any other module of compulsory subjects in other scientific fields. Candidates who are enrolled in other fields may enroll in any of the three core modules in the field of genetics, but for enrollment in Module 2 they must have completed Module 1 or another subject with equivalent content covered in Module 1.

    Graduates that finished a second-degree Bologna program in biotechnical sciences or biochemistry are welcome to enroll in the scientific field of genetics as well as graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in the subjects of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, mathematics-statistics and related subjects. Other candidates who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, or who have a lack of prior knowledge on a particular requisite topic, may be required enroll additional credits also in the programs of the first or second-level Bologna programs.

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    , Histology with embryology, Pathological morphology or Hygiene and pathology of animal nutrition;
    ii) graduates of second cycle degree programmes in biotechnical and natural sciences that have reached at least 20 ECTS in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Physiology,

    Genetics

    Genetics

    The program in the scientific field of genetics enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and research opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics and modern genomics. The three modules of the core course (modules 1-3) cover areas ranging from Mendelian, microbial, molecular, population, quantitative, evolutionary genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. A large selection of individual-research elective courses in the genetics program enables students to acquire in-depth methodological skills and learn about the specifics of different genetic models and species. At the end of their studies, our PhD students are competent to solve genetic problems and understand the rules that govern transfer of genetic information at three levels: from parents to offspring, from DNA to gene action within and between cells, and over many generations within and between populations. Doctoral students thus acquire transferable qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for further research, teaching or professional work in the field of genetics and modern genomics.

    Students in the scientific field of genetics must enroll in both core modules 1 and 2. The third module can be module 3 (Bioinformatics tools) or any other module of compulsory subjects in other scientific fields. Candidates who are enrolled in other fields may enroll in any of the three core modules in the field of genetics, but for enrollment in Module 2 they must have completed Module 1 or another subject with equivalent content covered in Module 1.

    Graduates that finished a second-degree Bologna program in biotechnical sciences or biochemistry are welcome to enroll in the scientific field of genetics as well as graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in the subjects of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, mathematics-statistics and related subjects. Other candidates who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, or who have a lack of prior knowledge on a particular requisite topic, may be required enroll additional credits also in the programs of the first or second-level Bologna programs.

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    , Histology with embryology, Pathological physiology, Pathological morphology or Hygiene and pathology of animal nutrition;
    iii) for graduates of other second cycle degree programmes that do not include listed courses, additional entry requirements are specified from the Veterinary medicine study programme in the equivalent of 10-30 ECTS.

    The course enables students to broaden their basic knowledge and deepen their understanding of selected topics in the field of veterinary science. Content includes: morphological and functional characteristics of the animal cell, cell as a carrier of hereditary information, transfer of hereditary information on offspring, regulation of gene expression and cell signalling, biochemical and physiological processes and their neuroendocrine regulation, which are crucial for the maintenance of homeostasis and the responsiveness of the organism to various environmental influences, progenesis, fertilization and early embryonic development in domestic animals, modern research methods, main causes of disorders and basic pathophysiological processes in the organism, important for the development and understanding of disease mechanisms and establishment of clinical diagnosis and disease therapy, recognition of organism dysfunction by morphological changes in organs, tissues and cells, contributing to a better understanding of the organism's response to the action of harmful factors in disease processes, correlations between the changes in biochemical parameters and the function of organ systems, disorders of mineral and electrolyte metabolism and the assessment of acid-base balance and changes associated with alimentary intoxications, positive and negative impact of human-animal interaction, with emphasis on consumption of products of animal origin, use of epidemiological and statistical tools for risk assessment, new technology of meat, dairy and fish processing industry, shellfish, crabs, frogs, eggs, honey and products from these commodities.

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    ,
    Pharmacy

    Pharmacy

     Scientific field pharmacy within Interdisciplinary doctoral Programme in Biomedicine deals with scientific principles and methodological approaches in following fields; medicinal chemistry (structure, properties, targets and interactions of drugs, drug design methodologies), pharmaceutical biology (biomolecules as targets for diagnosis and therapy, biological, gene and herbal medical products), pharmaceutical technology (pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, delivery systems, nanotechnology and nanomedicines), biopharmacy and pharmacokinetics including pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis, social pharmacy, health economics, and pharmacoepidemiology. The graduates will be highly educated for performing creative and independent scientific research work, including international projects, solving scientific problems with an interdisciplinary approach,  critically assessing research results, developing new research methods and transferring knowledge into practice. The characteristics of studying at UL FFA are high student motivation, high interdisciplinary and good connection with potential employers. Obtained title doctor of pharmacy science will enable employment of highly qualified experts on the most demanding and responsible job positions in the broad filed of pharmacy and related discipline.

    The entry conditions to scientific field Pharmacy are graduation in master study programmes regulated by EU Directives (pharmacy, medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine) or graduation in a second cycle study programme industrial pharmacy, laboratory biomedicine, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology or biotechnology. Additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10 to 20 ECTS from the subjects of basic pharmacy programme can be specified for students who haven't graduated in regulated master programme in pharmacy.

    The graduates of other appropriate second cycle programmes can exceptionally be admitted. For these candidates additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10-30 ECTS from basic subjects of regulated master programme in pharmacy can be specified.

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    with completed at least 20 ECTS in Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Cell biology, Cell physiology or other related courses
  • Graduates of second degree Bologna study programmes Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
    Toxicology

    Toxicology

     The study of the field of toxicology is intended for graduates of uniform master's study programs (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in biochemistry, toxicological chemistry, toxicology, molecular biology, cell biology, pharmaceutical chemistry and related subjects.

    For other candidates, a master degree in the field of toxicology, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry is required.

    For students who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, it may be determined to perform additional obligations in the subjects of biochemistry and toxicological chemistry in the range from 10 to 30 ECTS first or second-stage programs.

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      or Laboratory Biomedicine. Graduates of other university or second degree Bologna study programmes
  • Additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10-30 ECTS of basic biochemistry and molecular biology from appropriate programme could be specified.

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• Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Biomedicine

  Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Biomedicine

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• Clinical Medicine

  Clinical Medicine

   The aim of the doctoral studies in the field of Clinical Medicine is to educate individuals to get a PhD degree. Students will get knowledge about fundamentals in clinical research, among them being ethics in clinical research, preparation and presentation of research, critical evaluation of scientific papers, financing, etc. PhD students will become familiar with some methods in clinical research, especially newer methods and new accomplishments in clinical research. PhD students will get knowledge and competencies for individual monitoring of research achievements in the field of clinical medicine with the use of bioinformatics and the ability to critically review published research data and scientific methods. They will get competencies for individual and team research work and for new research methods development.
  

  The PhD programme is appropriate for students graduated in medicine or dental medicine.   

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• Genetics

  Genetics

  The program in the scientific field of genetics enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and research opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics and modern genomics. The three modules of the core course (modules 1-3) cover areas ranging from Mendelian, microbial, molecular, population, quantitative, evolutionary genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. A large selection of individual-research elective courses in the genetics program enables students to acquire in-depth methodological skills and learn about the specifics of different genetic models and species. At the end of their studies, our PhD students are competent to solve genetic problems and understand the rules that govern transfer of genetic information at three levels: from parents to offspring, from DNA to gene action within and between cells, and over many generations within and between populations. Doctoral students thus acquire transferable qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for further research, teaching or professional work in the field of genetics and modern genomics.

  Students in the scientific field of genetics must enroll in both core modules 1 and 2. The third module can be module 3 (Bioinformatics tools) or any other module of compulsory subjects in other scientific fields. Candidates who are enrolled in other fields may enroll in any of the three core modules in the field of genetics, but for enrollment in Module 2 they must have completed Module 1 or another subject with equivalent content covered in Module 1.

  Graduates that finished a second-degree Bologna program in biotechnical sciences or biochemistry are welcome to enroll in the scientific field of genetics as well as graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in the subjects of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, mathematics-statistics and related subjects. Other candidates who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, or who have a lack of prior knowledge on a particular requisite topic, may be required enroll additional credits also in the programs of the first or second-level Bologna programs.

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• Medical Microbiology

  Medical Microbiology

   Doctoral study in Medical Microbiology is specifically tailored for students with degree in study courses of Medicine, Dental Medicine,

  Veterinary Medicine

  Veterinary Medicine

   Prerequisites:
  i) graduates of Uniform Master’s Degree Studies (Veterinary medicine, Medicine,

  Pharmacy

  Pharmacy

   Scientific field pharmacy within Interdisciplinary doctoral Programme in Biomedicine deals with scientific principles and methodological approaches in following fields; medicinal chemistry (structure, properties, targets and interactions of drugs, drug design methodologies), pharmaceutical biology (biomolecules as targets for diagnosis and therapy, biological, gene and herbal medical products), pharmaceutical technology (pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, delivery systems, nanotechnology and nanomedicines), biopharmacy and pharmacokinetics including pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis, social pharmacy, health economics, and pharmacoepidemiology. The graduates will be highly educated for performing creative and independent scientific research work, including international projects, solving scientific problems with an interdisciplinary approach,  critically assessing research results, developing new research methods and transferring knowledge into practice. The characteristics of studying at UL FFA are high student motivation, high interdisciplinary and good connection with potential employers. Obtained title doctor of pharmacy science will enable employment of highly qualified experts on the most demanding and responsible job positions in the broad filed of pharmacy and related discipline.

  The entry conditions to scientific field Pharmacy are graduation in master study programmes regulated by EU Directives (pharmacy, medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine) or graduation in a second cycle study programme industrial pharmacy, laboratory biomedicine, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology or biotechnology. Additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10 to 20 ECTS from the subjects of basic pharmacy programme can be specified for students who haven't graduated in regulated master programme in pharmacy.

  The graduates of other appropriate second cycle programmes can exceptionally be admitted. For these candidates additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10-30 ECTS from basic subjects of regulated master programme in pharmacy can be specified.

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  ) that have reached at least 20 ECTS in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Physiology,

  Genetics

  Genetics

  The program in the scientific field of genetics enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and research opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics and modern genomics. The three modules of the core course (modules 1-3) cover areas ranging from Mendelian, microbial, molecular, population, quantitative, evolutionary genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. A large selection of individual-research elective courses in the genetics program enables students to acquire in-depth methodological skills and learn about the specifics of different genetic models and species. At the end of their studies, our PhD students are competent to solve genetic problems and understand the rules that govern transfer of genetic information at three levels: from parents to offspring, from DNA to gene action within and between cells, and over many generations within and between populations. Doctoral students thus acquire transferable qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for further research, teaching or professional work in the field of genetics and modern genomics.

  Students in the scientific field of genetics must enroll in both core modules 1 and 2. The third module can be module 3 (Bioinformatics tools) or any other module of compulsory subjects in other scientific fields. Candidates who are enrolled in other fields may enroll in any of the three core modules in the field of genetics, but for enrollment in Module 2 they must have completed Module 1 or another subject with equivalent content covered in Module 1.

  Graduates that finished a second-degree Bologna program in biotechnical sciences or biochemistry are welcome to enroll in the scientific field of genetics as well as graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in the subjects of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, mathematics-statistics and related subjects. Other candidates who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, or who have a lack of prior knowledge on a particular requisite topic, may be required enroll additional credits also in the programs of the first or second-level Bologna programs.

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  , Histology with embryology, Pathological morphology or Hygiene and pathology of animal nutrition;
  ii) graduates of second cycle degree programmes in biotechnical and natural sciences that have reached at least 20 ECTS in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Physiology,

  Genetics

  Genetics

  The program in the scientific field of genetics enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and research opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics and modern genomics. The three modules of the core course (modules 1-3) cover areas ranging from Mendelian, microbial, molecular, population, quantitative, evolutionary genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. A large selection of individual-research elective courses in the genetics program enables students to acquire in-depth methodological skills and learn about the specifics of different genetic models and species. At the end of their studies, our PhD students are competent to solve genetic problems and understand the rules that govern transfer of genetic information at three levels: from parents to offspring, from DNA to gene action within and between cells, and over many generations within and between populations. Doctoral students thus acquire transferable qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for further research, teaching or professional work in the field of genetics and modern genomics.

  Students in the scientific field of genetics must enroll in both core modules 1 and 2. The third module can be module 3 (Bioinformatics tools) or any other module of compulsory subjects in other scientific fields. Candidates who are enrolled in other fields may enroll in any of the three core modules in the field of genetics, but for enrollment in Module 2 they must have completed Module 1 or another subject with equivalent content covered in Module 1.

  Graduates that finished a second-degree Bologna program in biotechnical sciences or biochemistry are welcome to enroll in the scientific field of genetics as well as graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in the subjects of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, mathematics-statistics and related subjects. Other candidates who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, or who have a lack of prior knowledge on a particular requisite topic, may be required enroll additional credits also in the programs of the first or second-level Bologna programs.

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  , Histology with embryology, Pathological physiology, Pathological morphology or Hygiene and pathology of animal nutrition;
  iii) for graduates of other second cycle degree programmes that do not include listed courses, additional entry requirements are specified from the Veterinary medicine study programme in the equivalent of 10-30 ECTS.

  The course enables students to broaden their basic knowledge and deepen their understanding of selected topics in the field of veterinary science. Content includes: morphological and functional characteristics of the animal cell, cell as a carrier of hereditary information, transfer of hereditary information on offspring, regulation of gene expression and cell signalling, biochemical and physiological processes and their neuroendocrine regulation, which are crucial for the maintenance of homeostasis and the responsiveness of the organism to various environmental influences, progenesis, fertilization and early embryonic development in domestic animals, modern research methods, main causes of disorders and basic pathophysiological processes in the organism, important for the development and understanding of disease mechanisms and establishment of clinical diagnosis and disease therapy, recognition of organism dysfunction by morphological changes in organs, tissues and cells, contributing to a better understanding of the organism's response to the action of harmful factors in disease processes, correlations between the changes in biochemical parameters and the function of organ systems, disorders of mineral and electrolyte metabolism and the assessment of acid-base balance and changes associated with alimentary intoxications, positive and negative impact of human-animal interaction, with emphasis on consumption of products of animal origin, use of epidemiological and statistical tools for risk assessment, new technology of meat, dairy and fish processing industry, shellfish, crabs, frogs, eggs, honey and products from these commodities.

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  or

  Pharmacy

  Pharmacy

   Scientific field pharmacy within Interdisciplinary doctoral Programme in Biomedicine deals with scientific principles and methodological approaches in following fields; medicinal chemistry (structure, properties, targets and interactions of drugs, drug design methodologies), pharmaceutical biology (biomolecules as targets for diagnosis and therapy, biological, gene and herbal medical products), pharmaceutical technology (pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, delivery systems, nanotechnology and nanomedicines), biopharmacy and pharmacokinetics including pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis, social pharmacy, health economics, and pharmacoepidemiology. The graduates will be highly educated for performing creative and independent scientific research work, including international projects, solving scientific problems with an interdisciplinary approach,  critically assessing research results, developing new research methods and transferring knowledge into practice. The characteristics of studying at UL FFA are high student motivation, high interdisciplinary and good connection with potential employers. Obtained title doctor of pharmacy science will enable employment of highly qualified experts on the most demanding and responsible job positions in the broad filed of pharmacy and related discipline.

  The entry conditions to scientific field Pharmacy are graduation in master study programmes regulated by EU Directives (pharmacy, medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine) or graduation in a second cycle study programme industrial pharmacy, laboratory biomedicine, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology or biotechnology. Additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10 to 20 ECTS from the subjects of basic pharmacy programme can be specified for students who haven't graduated in regulated master programme in pharmacy.

  The graduates of other appropriate second cycle programmes can exceptionally be admitted. For these candidates additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10-30 ECTS from basic subjects of regulated master programme in pharmacy can be specified.

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  . The program is also suitable for students holding a MSc degree in study courses of Agronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology,

  Genetics

  Genetics

  The program in the scientific field of genetics enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and research opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics and modern genomics. The three modules of the core course (modules 1-3) cover areas ranging from Mendelian, microbial, molecular, population, quantitative, evolutionary genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. A large selection of individual-research elective courses in the genetics program enables students to acquire in-depth methodological skills and learn about the specifics of different genetic models and species. At the end of their studies, our PhD students are competent to solve genetic problems and understand the rules that govern transfer of genetic information at three levels: from parents to offspring, from DNA to gene action within and between cells, and over many generations within and between populations. Doctoral students thus acquire transferable qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for further research, teaching or professional work in the field of genetics and modern genomics.

  Students in the scientific field of genetics must enroll in both core modules 1 and 2. The third module can be module 3 (Bioinformatics tools) or any other module of compulsory subjects in other scientific fields. Candidates who are enrolled in other fields may enroll in any of the three core modules in the field of genetics, but for enrollment in Module 2 they must have completed Module 1 or another subject with equivalent content covered in Module 1.

  Graduates that finished a second-degree Bologna program in biotechnical sciences or biochemistry are welcome to enroll in the scientific field of genetics as well as graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in the subjects of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, mathematics-statistics and related subjects. Other candidates who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, or who have a lack of prior knowledge on a particular requisite topic, may be required enroll additional credits also in the programs of the first or second-level Bologna programs.

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  , Microbiology, Chemistry,

  Toxicology

  Toxicology

   The study of the field of toxicology is intended for graduates of uniform master's study programs (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in biochemistry, toxicological chemistry, toxicology, molecular biology, cell biology, pharmaceutical chemistry and related subjects.

  For other candidates, a master degree in the field of toxicology, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry is required.

  For students who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, it may be determined to perform additional obligations in the subjects of biochemistry and toxicological chemistry in the range from 10 to 30 ECTS first or second-stage programs.

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  or Food Technology. The doctoral study in Medical Microbiology can also be a source of important knowledge for physicians who specialize in the fields of medicine that deal with infectious diseases.

  In the doctoral study Medical Microbiology, the student will learn in detail about virulent factors of important human pathogens, pathogenetic mechanisms of infectious diseases, including mechanisms to avoid the immune response, the foundations of laboratory diagnostics of infections, diagnostic algorithms in clinical microbiology, critical interpretation of the results of microbiological testing, ways of resolving complex diagnostic problems and doubts, and differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of infectious diseases, including vaccination.

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  (enrolled before academic year 2021/2022 Microbiology)
• Neuroscience

  Neuroscience

   Are you interested in PhD in Neuroscience? Neuroscience is one of the most propulsive scientific & medical disciplines. Although it is founded on traditional studies of human reactions and behaviours , and on clinical observations of patients with lesions and diseases of the nervous system, it has received a great impetus in last decades, with enormous advances in genetic, biochemical, electrophysiological, imaging and computational methods that enable reaserchers to study functions of the nervous system in a novel, more objective and scientific way. That's why a clinician as well as basically oriented natural scientist, psychologist, cognitive and computer scientist may be highly motivated to join this PhD course, be it as primary study, or as electives. Spectrum of neuroscience extends from research in molecules, synapses, neurons, across neural systems to more extensive topics such as consciousness and Self, be it in health or in disease. In the first year, students acquire a theoretical biochemical, cellular, anatomical and physiological backgrounds in two courses, the basic and the clinical one. In parallel, students address research substantive and methodological issuess in weekly meetings with leading Slovenian and international neuroscientists; they prepare and present seminars; they define their PhD research project, which should be executed in the second and third year. Topics of weekly meetings include basic theoretical part, which is sensibly adapted to the chosen PhD projects of the doctoral students.

   

   

  Graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) and graduates of second-cycle studies in psychology, biology, cognitive science can be included in the subject of neuroscience, which consists of two modules (basic and clinical, 10 ECT). Exceptionally, in agreement with the selected mentor, graduates of second-cycle studies in other fields may also enroll. The mentor and the holder of the course may, at their discretion, conduct a knowledge test for these students before enrollment.

  If you find yourself in this description, we invite you to join the study.

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• Pharmacy

  Pharmacy

   Scientific field pharmacy within Interdisciplinary doctoral Programme in Biomedicine deals with scientific principles and methodological approaches in following fields; medicinal chemistry (structure, properties, targets and interactions of drugs, drug design methodologies), pharmaceutical biology (biomolecules as targets for diagnosis and therapy, biological, gene and herbal medical products), pharmaceutical technology (pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, delivery systems, nanotechnology and nanomedicines), biopharmacy and pharmacokinetics including pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis, social pharmacy, health economics, and pharmacoepidemiology. The graduates will be highly educated for performing creative and independent scientific research work, including international projects, solving scientific problems with an interdisciplinary approach,  critically assessing research results, developing new research methods and transferring knowledge into practice. The characteristics of studying at UL FFA are high student motivation, high interdisciplinary and good connection with potential employers. Obtained title doctor of pharmacy science will enable employment of highly qualified experts on the most demanding and responsible job positions in the broad filed of pharmacy and related discipline.

  The entry conditions to scientific field Pharmacy are graduation in master study programmes regulated by EU Directives (pharmacy, medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine) or graduation in a second cycle study programme industrial pharmacy, laboratory biomedicine, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology or biotechnology. Additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10 to 20 ECTS from the subjects of basic pharmacy programme can be specified for students who haven't graduated in regulated master programme in pharmacy.

  The graduates of other appropriate second cycle programmes can exceptionally be admitted. For these candidates additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10-30 ECTS from basic subjects of regulated master programme in pharmacy can be specified.

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• Public health

  Public health

  Brief presentation of the field

  The scientific field Public Health is a field in which students acquire knowledge about the possibilities and peculiarities of scientific research in the field of public health. As public health is a multi- and interdisciplinary science, the methods of scientific research are also very diverse. The intertwining of biomedical on the one hand, and social sciences and humanities research methods on the other gives this scientific field a special stamp. An additional special feature of the field is research at the population level, as the relationship between health phenomena and certain environmental determinants cannot be studied at the individual level.

  The study programme is carried out in the first year in three modules, two of which are modules of the basic course of the scientific field entitled Research aspects of public health. In the first module students get acquainted with the peculiarities and pitfalls of studying determinants of health, major public health problems and vulnerable and endangered groups of the population, while in the second module with the peculiarities and pitfalls of studying public health measures. The study is set competently, which means that both modules are aimed at acquiring certain competencies that are essential for independent scientific research. The third module of the scientific field of Medicine - Clinical Orientation - module Methods in Clinical Research is considered as the third module.

  In the continuation, the program consists in a small part of organized courses (elective courses in the 2nd year of study), and in a larger part of individual research work and preparation of a doctoral dissertation.

   

  Who is the study intended for and what previous education is appropriate

   

  Study in this scientific field is intended for students with different prior education who have in common that they work in the field of public health or health sciences. Therefore, there are no specific restrictions on what prior education must be. However, in order to approximately unify the entrance knowledge of the students, it is possible to determine the performance of additional obligations before enrolling in this scientific field. Graduates of uniform master's study programs in medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine and pharmacy and second-cycle study programs in the field of biomedical, biotechnical and natural sciences and mathematics can enroll without additional obligations, while graduates of other study programmes are required to perform additional obligations in the range of 10 up to 60 credits. We provide them with tutoring to obtain the missing credits.

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• Toxicology

  Toxicology

   The study of the field of toxicology is intended for graduates of uniform master's study programs (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in biochemistry, toxicological chemistry, toxicology, molecular biology, cell biology, pharmaceutical chemistry and related subjects.

  For other candidates, a master degree in the field of toxicology, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry is required.

  For students who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, it may be determined to perform additional obligations in the subjects of biochemistry and toxicological chemistry in the range from 10 to 30 ECTS first or second-stage programs.

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• Veterinary Medicine

  Veterinary Medicine

   Prerequisites:
  i) graduates of Uniform Master’s Degree Studies (Veterinary medicine, Medicine,

  Pharmacy

  Pharmacy

   Scientific field pharmacy within Interdisciplinary doctoral Programme in Biomedicine deals with scientific principles and methodological approaches in following fields; medicinal chemistry (structure, properties, targets and interactions of drugs, drug design methodologies), pharmaceutical biology (biomolecules as targets for diagnosis and therapy, biological, gene and herbal medical products), pharmaceutical technology (pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, delivery systems, nanotechnology and nanomedicines), biopharmacy and pharmacokinetics including pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic analysis, social pharmacy, health economics, and pharmacoepidemiology. The graduates will be highly educated for performing creative and independent scientific research work, including international projects, solving scientific problems with an interdisciplinary approach,  critically assessing research results, developing new research methods and transferring knowledge into practice. The characteristics of studying at UL FFA are high student motivation, high interdisciplinary and good connection with potential employers. Obtained title doctor of pharmacy science will enable employment of highly qualified experts on the most demanding and responsible job positions in the broad filed of pharmacy and related discipline.

  The entry conditions to scientific field Pharmacy are graduation in master study programmes regulated by EU Directives (pharmacy, medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine) or graduation in a second cycle study programme industrial pharmacy, laboratory biomedicine, toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology or biotechnology. Additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10 to 20 ECTS from the subjects of basic pharmacy programme can be specified for students who haven't graduated in regulated master programme in pharmacy.

  The graduates of other appropriate second cycle programmes can exceptionally be admitted. For these candidates additional entry requirements in equivalent of 10-30 ECTS from basic subjects of regulated master programme in pharmacy can be specified.

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  ) that have reached at least 20 ECTS in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Physiology,

  Genetics

  Genetics

  The program in the scientific field of genetics enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and research opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics and modern genomics. The three modules of the core course (modules 1-3) cover areas ranging from Mendelian, microbial, molecular, population, quantitative, evolutionary genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. A large selection of individual-research elective courses in the genetics program enables students to acquire in-depth methodological skills and learn about the specifics of different genetic models and species. At the end of their studies, our PhD students are competent to solve genetic problems and understand the rules that govern transfer of genetic information at three levels: from parents to offspring, from DNA to gene action within and between cells, and over many generations within and between populations. Doctoral students thus acquire transferable qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for further research, teaching or professional work in the field of genetics and modern genomics.

  Students in the scientific field of genetics must enroll in both core modules 1 and 2. The third module can be module 3 (Bioinformatics tools) or any other module of compulsory subjects in other scientific fields. Candidates who are enrolled in other fields may enroll in any of the three core modules in the field of genetics, but for enrollment in Module 2 they must have completed Module 1 or another subject with equivalent content covered in Module 1.

  Graduates that finished a second-degree Bologna program in biotechnical sciences or biochemistry are welcome to enroll in the scientific field of genetics as well as graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in the subjects of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, mathematics-statistics and related subjects. Other candidates who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, or who have a lack of prior knowledge on a particular requisite topic, may be required enroll additional credits also in the programs of the first or second-level Bologna programs.

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  , Histology with embryology, Pathological morphology or Hygiene and pathology of animal nutrition;
  ii) graduates of second cycle degree programmes in biotechnical and natural sciences that have reached at least 20 ECTS in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Physiology,

  Genetics

  Genetics

  The program in the scientific field of genetics enables students to acquire a wide range of knowledge and research opportunities from the most fundamental to applied aspects of genetics and modern genomics. The three modules of the core course (modules 1-3) cover areas ranging from Mendelian, microbial, molecular, population, quantitative, evolutionary genetics, cytogenetics, epigenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. A large selection of individual-research elective courses in the genetics program enables students to acquire in-depth methodological skills and learn about the specifics of different genetic models and species. At the end of their studies, our PhD students are competent to solve genetic problems and understand the rules that govern transfer of genetic information at three levels: from parents to offspring, from DNA to gene action within and between cells, and over many generations within and between populations. Doctoral students thus acquire transferable qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for further research, teaching or professional work in the field of genetics and modern genomics.

  Students in the scientific field of genetics must enroll in both core modules 1 and 2. The third module can be module 3 (Bioinformatics tools) or any other module of compulsory subjects in other scientific fields. Candidates who are enrolled in other fields may enroll in any of the three core modules in the field of genetics, but for enrollment in Module 2 they must have completed Module 1 or another subject with equivalent content covered in Module 1.

  Graduates that finished a second-degree Bologna program in biotechnical sciences or biochemistry are welcome to enroll in the scientific field of genetics as well as graduates of uniform master's studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) who have completed a total of at least 20 ECTS in the subjects of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, mathematics-statistics and related subjects. Other candidates who have not completed the above-mentioned relevant courses in previous programs, or who have a lack of prior knowledge on a particular requisite topic, may be required enroll additional credits also in the programs of the first or second-level Bologna programs.

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  , Histology with embryology, Pathological physiology, Pathological morphology or Hygiene and pathology of animal nutrition;
  iii) for graduates of other second cycle degree programmes that do not include listed courses, additional entry requirements are specified from the Veterinary medicine study programme in the equivalent of 10-30 ECTS.

  The course enables students to broaden their basic knowledge and deepen their understanding of selected topics in the field of veterinary science. Content includes: morphological and functional characteristics of the animal cell, cell as a carrier of hereditary information, transfer of hereditary information on offspring, regulation of gene expression and cell signalling, biochemical and physiological processes and their neuroendocrine regulation, which are crucial for the maintenance of homeostasis and the responsiveness of the organism to various environmental influences, progenesis, fertilization and early embryonic development in domestic animals, modern research methods, main causes of disorders and basic pathophysiological processes in the organism, important for the development and understanding of disease mechanisms and establishment of clinical diagnosis and disease therapy, recognition of organism dysfunction by morphological changes in organs, tissues and cells, contributing to a better understanding of the organism's response to the action of harmful factors in disease processes, correlations between the changes in biochemical parameters and the function of organ systems, disorders of mineral and electrolyte metabolism and the assessment of acid-base balance and changes associated with alimentary intoxications, positive and negative impact of human-animal interaction, with emphasis on consumption of products of animal origin, use of epidemiological and statistical tools for risk assessment, new technology of meat, dairy and fish processing industry, shellfish, crabs, frogs, eggs, honey and products from these commodities.

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The programme is organised by the University of Ljubljana through its faculties and three Slovene research institutes which contribute teachers who take part in organised courses, mentors and the research infrastructure for executing the experimental part of doctoral work.
 

Information brochure (academic year 2022/2023)

Information brochure (academic year 2023/2024)