In this program, you will gain modern skills and knowledge in omics methods and genetic engineering, and you will be able to use or even develop bioinformatics tools for analyzing large biological datasets. You will be prepared for a future career in applied research and development, in the industrial, agricultural, clinical, or service sectors (e.g., in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries or clinical diagnostics), as well as for positions in academic research (e.g., continuing a PhD program at our university or others). The program is taught entirely in English, which will facilitate your career opportunities not only in the Czech Republic but also globally. The program is taught in English.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (ENG)
In this cross-border program, implemented in collaboration with the Deggendorf Institute of Technology, you will gain knowledge, skills, and competencies in a specialized area of applied informatics – artificial intelligence (machine learning methods, analysis, and prediction) and data science (data mining, data analysis, and processing large volumes of data, also known as big data). You will have access to state-of-the-art AI laboratories on both sides of the border, and you can complete a mandatory internship at one of the collaborating institutions, such as BOSCH, BMW, Engel, and others. The program is taught in English.
Biological Chemistry (ENG)
This interdisciplinary program offers a broad education in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, structural biology, and systems biology. It is unique in its emphasis on multidisciplinarity, complex thinking, international teamwork, and communication skills. The cross-border joint study project leverages the strengths of high-quality chemistry programs and research at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Johannes Kepler University in Linz and biological/biochemical study programs and research at the Faculty of Science at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. The benefits of this program include not only gaining excellent proficiency in English but also acquiring skills in chemistry, biology, and related fields. The program is taught in English.
Ecology (ENG)
In this study program, you will receive education in modern ecological research. You will take courses focused on various directions of ecological theory, as well as the analysis and interpretation of ecological data using modern computational approaches. The main focus is on interactions between organisms, interactions between organisms and their environment, and their consequences for populations and community functioning. The basis of your thesis will be your own scientific project under the guidance of experts conducting cutting-edge research in the field. This program is carried out in close collaboration with the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The programme is taught in English.
Functional genetics and bioinformatics (ENG)
Applied Ecology and Nature Conservation (CZ)
The Applied Ecology and Nature Conservation program is a continuation of the Bachelor's degree program in Ecology and Environmental Protection and develops knowledge and skills primarily focused on biology. This general biological and environmental foundation is expanded in the proposed program with a specialized focus on terrestrial ecosystems, including applications in ecology and conservation. The program is taught in Czech.
Applied Informatics (CZ)
The Applied Informatics program provides graduates with an advanced overview and knowledge in the field of ICT and its principles (ISCED-F 06). You will develop both theoretical and practical insights into advanced areas of applied informatics, such as mathematical principles in computer science, information theory, design and management of information system development, data and information security, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and more. You can deepen your knowledge in one of two specializations: Information Systems and Technologies or Business Informatics. The program is taught in Czech.
Biochemistry (CZ)
This study program provides Bachelor's degree holders in chemistry with advanced specialized education in biochemistry. You will gain essential knowledge in advanced biochemical disciplines, including practical experience with modern instrumental methods and laboratory techniques. This will prepare you especially for work in biochemical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare laboratories, with a focus on research, development, production, and quality control activities. The program is taught in Czech.
Biology of Ecosystems (CZ)
The Ecology of Ecosystems study program focuses on the issues and methods of modern ecology, primarily examining the mechanisms that determine the characteristics and behavior of ecological systems. It deals mainly with functional relationships and processes in ecosystems and watersheds, biogeochemical and biological cycles, basic stoichiometric principles, and the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functions. The program emphasizes the study of the impact of environmental changes and anthropogenic pressures on nutrient flows, energy, and interactions in ecological communities. Understanding the theoretical foundations and principles of the field, which are necessary for developing applications, forms a common knowledge base for all students in the program. The program is taught in Czech.
Biophysics (CZ)
The Biophysics study program will prepare you for work in a multidisciplinary field primarily based on physics, but also incorporating chemistry and biology. You will gain theoretical and practical skills for using modern physical methods to study chemical and biological systems (molecules, cells, and entire organisms). During your studies, for example, you could analyze energy flow in photosynthesis, use optical or electron microscopy to study viral proteins and nucleic acids, or conduct calculations on the properties of molecules and their complexes. With this broad knowledge base, you will be able to apply your expertise in various fields such as the development of medical devices, the use of imaging methods in medicine and engineering, drug development, and other areas of both applied and basic research. The program is taught in Czech.
Botany (CZ)
This study program provides education in the systematics and ecology of organisms traditionally studied within botany, from cyanobacteria and algae, through fungi and lichens, to mosses and vascular plants. Emphasis is placed on understanding the diversity of communities of these organisms, studying the causes of their changes over time, and their relationships with other components of ecosystems. The topics of the thesis projects are focused on intraspecific and interspecific variability, population and species interactions in evolutionary contexts, and the spatio-temporal variability and dynamics of plant communities across various temporal and spatial scales, as well as the practical conservation of studied organisms and nature, including the restoration of disturbed, degraded, or entirely destroyed ecosystems. The program is taught in Czech.
Clinical Biology (CZ)
The Clinical Biology study program provides education in biological, biochemical, and biomedical disciplines (molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, hematology, and certain areas of physiology, particularly human biorhythms and nutrition). As graduates, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform even the most demanding procedures in clinical laboratories, as well as to lead teams of Bachelor's-qualified university professionals and workers with intermediate healthcare education. You will be able to interpret laboratory results and manage the quality control of these laboratories, both in routine diagnostics and research. The program is taught in Czech.
Environmental Chemistry (CZ)
This study program provides Bachelor's degree holders in chemistry with advanced specialized education in areas of chemistry related to the environment. You will deepen your practical knowledge of both classical and modern analytical techniques under the guidance of leading researchers in environmental chemistry, who work at the Faculty of Science and also at institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences (particularly at the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences and the Centre for Global Change Research of the Czech Academy of Sciences). Through this collaboration, you will have access not only to the facilities of the Faculty of Science but also to the equipment of other research institutions, which will broaden both your knowledge and practical experience. The program is taught in Czech.
Parazitology (CZ)
This study program provides education in parasitologically oriented fields. The topics for thesis projects and lectures offer a wide selection based on your personal preferences and professional focus. For example, you can choose an ecologically oriented topic with a strong emphasis on fieldwork, or alternatively, a laboratory-based topic using molecular biology methods applied to models of parasitic organisms. You may also choose a practically oriented topic related to medical and veterinary parasitology. The teaching and supervision of thesis projects involve experts actively engaged in parasitological research, so you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in research teams from the very beginning. The program is taught in Czech.
Physical Measurement and Modeling (CZ)
As graduates of this program, you will gain a deep theoretical foundation in mathematics and physics to understand advanced physical phenomena, as well as experience with advanced physical measurement techniques. You will not only be able to experimentally measure physical processes but also model them using appropriate software. You will expand your existing knowledge through Master's courses focused on advanced physical measurement and modeling, particularly in optical measurements, plasma technologies, audio signal processing, electron microscopy, both particle-based and continuous computational modeling, modeling of physical processes, experimental control, nuclear physics, energy, and flow modeling. The program is taught in Czech.
Plant Physiology and Cellular Biology (CZ)
This study program provides education in plant physiology, ranging from developmental processes at the molecular level to physiological ecology. You will gain theoretical foundations in biochemistry and biotechnology of photosynthetic processes and plant-environment interactions. As part of your Master's thesis, you will participate in research projects focused primarily on the photosynthesis of higher plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, plant-atmosphere interactions, plant water regimes, plant-microbe interactions, transcriptomics of genes involved in development or stress responses, ecophysiology of mosses, as well as the development of instruments and new detection methods in plant physiology. The program is carried out in close collaboration with institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS). The program is taught in Czech.
Teaching for Secondary Schools (CZ)
The Master's Degree Programs in Teaching for Secondary Schools build upon the relevant Bachelor's degree programs in teaching and complete the preparation of teachers for secondary schools. Successful completion of the program leads to the qualification of a pedagogical worker – a secondary school teacher, in accordance with Act No. 563/2004 Coll. As graduates, you will be qualified to teach the relevant subjects at secondary schools. You will be equipped not only with knowledge in the respective fields, but also with pedagogical, psychological, didactic, and methodological skills. In addition, you will be prepared for other aspects of teaching, such as creating school curricula, school projects, organization, management, and extracurricular activities. The program is taught in Czech.
Teaching Science for Secondary Schools (CZ)
The aim of this program is to prepare and motivate you for the profession of a secondary school teacher, while developing your subject-specific, subject-didactic, and pedagogical-psychological competencies, which are essential for preparing a modern teacher of natural science subjects. In addition to the knowledge required for integrated teaching of natural science subjects, you will gain expertise in didactics, general pedagogy, and psychology, with a focus on secondary school practice. The program uses modern approaches such as project-based learning, flipped classrooms, inquiry-based learning, and blended learning, which you will be able to directly apply to your own students as graduates. Didactics and practice are taught by qualified experts and secondary school teachers. The program is taught in Czech.
Zoology (CZ)
In this study program, you will receive education primarily in ecological, evolutionary biology, and physiological disciplines, with a focus on various aspects of animal biology. A distinctive feature of zoology studies at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, is the close collaboration with the archaeological department of the Faculty of Philosophy. The topics for thesis projects also extend into practical areas of nature conservation. Depending on your specialization, you will acquire essential knowledge in advanced biostatistical, molecular-genetic, biochemical, and phylogenetic disciplines. Emphasis is placed particularly on developing the ability to conduct independent scientific work. The program is taught in Czech.
