2022:
Martina Poncarová (Ph.D. student) - 1. místo, Cena prof. Sládečka, XX. konference "Toxicita a biodegradibilita odpadů a látek významných ve vodním prostředí"
2023:
Two 2nd year students of the Biological Chemistry bachelor programme have a scientific publication.
2022:
Jacqueline Bittner for her thesis Validation of mitochondrial localization and essentiality of prioritized proteins assigned to the tripartite attachment complex in the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei
Miroslava Bromová for her thesis A link between structure and activity of acyclic nusleoside phosphonates, inhibitors of Trypanosoma brucei purine phosphoribosyl transferases
Marco Halbeisen for his thesis Modelling of tick borne enecephalitis virus (TBEV) proteins and their complexes
Vladyslav Lazebnyk for his thesis Assembly of the unique Trypanosoma brucei F1-ATP synthase
Robin Schürz for his thesis Comparison of metabolic pathways in insect symbiotic bacteria
2021:
Mirjam Odermatt for her thesis Investigation of stability and dynamics of photosynthetic pigment- protein complexes using optical spectroscopy
Laura Zellner for her thesis Preparation of antibodies to determine the association of mitoribosomal complexes with mitochondrial membrane
2020:
Anna-Marija Andova for her thesis Determining the subcellular compartment in which the unique cleavage of mitochondrial F1 ATPase subunit alpha happens
Marc Ninou-Codina for his thesis Theoretical study of bacteriochlorophyll aggregates using methods of quantum chemistry and molecular mechanics
Lena Graf for her thesis Transformation of marine protist Diplonema papillatum – characterization of selected cell lines
Sasha Gratzl for his thesis Post-transcriptional regulation of TbIF1 in life cycle of Trypanosoma brucei
David Hollaus for his thesis Determining the role of F0F1-ATP synthase dimers in Trypanosoma brucei mitochondrial biogenesis
Iryna Kondrashchenko for her thesis Evaluation of different methods of glycan enrichment to their subsequent MS identification
Amelie Klein for her thesis Phylogenetic and seasonal patterns in the microbiome of mosquito vectors
Melissa Leibetseder for her thesis Latitudinal effect on mosquitoes microbiota
Vanja Mirosavljević for her thesis Effect of high fat diet feeding on resistance to bacterial infection in Drosophila melanogaster
Nora Müller for her thesis The novel kinetoplastid kinesin TbKIFx and its partner TbPH1 are associated with specific cytoskeletal structures of Trypanosoma brucei
Sebastian Tschernuth for his thesis The role of juvenile hormone during immune reponse in Drosophila melanogaster
Guarantor: doc. RNDr. Martin Kabeláč, Ph.D. Study in Czech only.
Bachelor's study programme Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia provides the students basic knowledge of all classicla chemistry branches - inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physicl chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. These are two semestral courses with lectures, seminars, and practical laboratories. Additional courses are provided, such as general chemistry, chemical calculations, terminology, chemical informatics, methods in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and other.
Undergraduates of Chemistry should be theoretically and practically prepared in all chemistry branches and through contact with other natural sciences at the FSci USB further develops her/his personality and scope.
Elective courses provide further specializations and development in chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, or (Bio-)Informatics. Thus an interdisciplinary education is provided.
Guarantors: prof. RNDr. František Vácha, Ph.D. (PřF JU); prof. Frans Mulder (JKU). Study in English only.
Cross-borded program - Unviersity of South Bohemia in České Budějovice and Johannes Kepler Unviersity in Linz. Study in English only.
The Bachelor's double-degree program in Biological Chemistry is organized and supported by the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the JKU Linz and the Faculty of Sciences at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
The program focuses on competency skills and knowledge transfer in biological
General education covers base knowledge in areas of inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Compared to studies in “Technical Chemistry”, this program provides concentrated, in-depth instruction in areas of biological chemistry and biology.
The Bachelor Curriculum of Biological Chemistry consists of Biochemistry, Mathematics,
The program is conducted entirely in English - B2 level is required for admission. Non-natively English-speaking participants must attend the courses titled “English for Chemists". Participants with proof of proficient knowledge of English need not take these courses (recognition process required). For
All applicants must must pass an entrance test from basics of chemistry and mathematics.
A fee for studying at FSc USB in a foreign language is 500 CZK (or 20 EURO), as stated in the Provision of the Dean No. 83. Za studium v cizím jazyce se na PřF JU platí poplatek 500 Kč (anebo 20 EURO) za rok, viz Opatření děkanky D83.
Potential Career Opportunities
The academic degree qualifies graduates to pursue careers as project and research assistants or laboratory managers in the field of Life Sciences. The international nature of the program, combined with English as the main language of instruction, particularly qualifies graduates for professions in multinational environments (such as EU institutions and internationally active business and corporations).
Program of Study: Bachelor's Degree in Biological Chemistry
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BSc) of the JKU Linz and a Bachelor's degree (Bc) awarded by the University of Southern
Program Length: 6 Semesters
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a helpful booklet on how to
Students are supported by various stipends from USB and JKU during their studies - the Dept. of Study Affairs will provide more information. Further possibilities
First graduates of the Biological Chemistry program.
Bachelor and Master
The requirements for theses is very different at JKU and USB, especially for bachelor thesis. please, read the information on theses writing and
Facebook group of Biological Chemistry students
University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Branišovská 31 370 05 České Budějovice Czech R |
Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenbergerstr. 69 A - 4040 Linz Austria |
Student Services Departments: |
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Tel.: +420 387 772 249 Jindřiška Trefná jtrefna (at) prf.jcu.cz |
Tel.: +43 732 2468 1312 |
Guarantees: |
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Prof. RNDr. František Vácha, Ph.D. Dr. Ján Štěrba |
Univ.-Prof. Frans Mulder Dr. Adriana Rathner e-mail: adriana.rathner (at) jku.at |
https://uch.prf.jcu.cz | www.biologicalchemistry.jku.at |
Guarantor: doc. RNDr. Martin Kabeláč, Ph.D. Study in Czech only.
Guarantor: doc. RNDr. Šárka Klementová, CSc. Study in Czech only.
Master's study programme Environmental Chemistry is intended for Bachelor's in Chemistry and provides a specialized education in Chemistry fields related to the environment. Curriculum contains both lectures and practical laboratories. A very important part of the studies is highly credited Master's Thesis which should represent an independent research topic.
Guarantor: prof. RNDr. Ivana kutá Smatanová CSc. Study in Czech only, English version in preparation.
Master's study programme Biochemistry is intended for Bachelor's in Chemistry and provides specialised education in Biochemistry. Graduates are prepared for a future career in biochemical and biotechnological laboratories and institutions working in research, development, industry, or supervision. Students gain knowledge in advanced biochemical disciplines including practical skills with up-to-date instrumentation and methods. Developing communication skills and the English language are also included.
Graduates can continue their studies in various PhD. programmes, including Biochemistry.
Guarantors: prof. RNDr. František Vácha, Ph.D. (PřF JU); prof. Frans Mulder (JKU)
Cross-borded program - Unviersity of South Bohemia in České Budějovice and Johannes Kepler Unviersity in Linz. Study in English only.
The joint Master's degree program in Biological Chemistry is organized and supported by the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the JKU Linz and the Faculty of Sciences at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
The primary goal of the study program is to provide state-of-the-art education that encompasses molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics. The program represents an alternative extension of modern molecular, cellular and structural biology towards biochemistry, bio-organic chemistry,
The length of the study is 2.5 years (5 semesters). The first year of master's study takes place in Linz and involves the study of chemistry, structural biochemistry,
A fee for studying at FSc USB in a foreign language is 500 CZK (or 20 EURO), as stated in the Provision of the Dean No. 83. Za studium v cizím jazyce se na PřF JU platí poplatek 500 Kč (anebo 20 EURO) za rok, viz Opatření děkanky D83.
The program is conducted entirely in English. Applicants from study programs other than Bachelor Biological Chemistry and other universities must provide a sufficient TOEFL score or pass an exam (see below).
The emphasis during the study is laid on modern forms of study focused on practical instruction with the use of modern information technology. A significant portion of the study program consists of practical training, praxis in research laboratories, and involvement in research projects.
Successful completion of the
Joint-degree means that the students are working on one master thesis (either at USB or JKU) and their studies will be finished by one state exam and defence (at the university, where the master thesis is done). Students receive two diplomas and one title (Mgr in Czech and the equivalent MSc in Austria).
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Admission
Admission to the study program is based primarily on the applicant's academic credentials and his/her knowledge of biology/chemistry/biophysics and the English language. Admission is granted without regard to sex, age, religion, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or marital status. The master’s “Biological Chemistry” study program welcomes qualified candidates for transfer admission from accredited universities with a
An official TOEFL level of at least B2 (SERR) will be required. The candidates without this TOEFL level will have to pass the internal English test at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia (FS USB).
A) Students who successfully graduated in the bachelor program Biological Chemistry from USB and JKU are admitted to the master's program automatically (be aware of the deadlines for application into the master study programmes - you need to apply in advance).
B) Applicants for masters program Biological Chemistry from other programs or universities
Applicants with sufficient background in chemistry and biology will have to pass a written exam composed of three parts:
Tuition fee
According to the guidelines of the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic, students are required to pay a tuition fee. The tuition fee reflects extra administration and operational costs connected with running the study program in a foreign language (estimated to be around 10 EUR per student). The precise amount will be declared by the dean of the Faculty of Science at the beginning of each calendar year, in accordance with the Study and Exam Guidelines of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice.
Students are supported by various stipends from USB and JKU during their studies - the Dept. of Study Affairs will provide more information. Further possibilities fo stipends for students outside Austria.
Requirements for successful completion of studies
The requirements follow the Internal guidelines of
Bachelor and Master theses
The requirements for theses is very different at JKU and USB, especially for the bachelor thesis. please, read the information on theses writing!
Facebook group of Biological Chemistry students
University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Branišovská 31 370 05 České Budějovice Czech R |
Johannes Kepler University Linz Altenbergerstr. 69 A - 4040 Linz Austria |
Student Services Departments: |
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Tel.: +420 387 772 249 Jindřiška Trefná jtrefna (at) prf.jcu.cz |
Tel.: +43 732 2468 1312 |
Guarantees: |
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Prof. RNDr. František Vácha, Ph.D. Dr. Ján Štěrba |
Univ.-Prof. Frans Mulder Dr. Adriana Rathner e-mail: adriana.rathner (at) jku.at |
https://uch.prf.jcu.cz | www.biologicalchemistry.jku.at |
Guarantor: doc. RNDr. Martin Kabeláč, Ph.D. Study in Czech only.
Guarantor: prof. RNDr. Ivana kutá Smatanová CSc. Study in Czech or in English possible.
Contact: tel. 387 776 234; e-mail: kuta (at) prf.jcu.cz
In the case of studying in English, a fee for studying at FSc USB in a foreign language is 500 CZK (or equivalent in EURO), as stated in the Provision of Dean No. 83.
PhD study programme Biochemistry prepares highly qualified scientists in the various fields of Biochemistry, representing a multidisciplinary science comprising Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Bioinformatics is becoming an important part of biochemical studies recently. Postgraduates are the future heads of biochemical and biotechnological laboratories in research, development, industry, and supervision. They gain knowledge in functional and structural biochemistry and practical skills in various modern methodological and instrumental approaches used in studying the structure and function of living organisms and their components on the molecular level. The various research fields covered by the research groups participating in the programme provide a broad range of topics for students' individual development depending on their interests. Students learn various biochemical disciplines, methods in bioanalytical chemistry, biophysical studies of molecules and biocomplexes, molecular mechanisms of metabolic processes in solutions, biological membranes and living organisms. The various topics will be discussed in relation to recent scientific updates in natural sciences or biomedicine. The broad knowledge of various methods and instrumentation will prepare the graduates for independent sample preparation and processing of biological material.
Requirements: finished MSc studies in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Possible theses topics:
Crystallization and protein crystallography to provide protein structure using X-Ray diffraction analysis. Detailed knowledge of protein structure is a prerequisite for understanding its function. Students perform all the steps from the preparation and isolation of the protein using molecular biological and biochemical techniques, through crystal preparation and X-Ray diffraction to structure determination and analysis.
Contact: prof. Ivana Kutá Smatanová (kuta (at) prf.jcu.cz)
Interaction modelling between biomolecules and complex biological systems. Students use computational methods for modelling biological systems, primarily modelling analysis of dynamic changes in these systems. Students study the relationship between proteins' structure and function using molecular modelling. Results of the theoretical approaches are verified and compared with experimental data.
Contact: dr. Michal Kutý (kuty (at) prf.jcu.cz)
Study of macrocomplex mechanisms and dynamics. Students will use biophysical and structural methods to study of the mechanisms of formation and function of big macrocomplex systems, such as antennae complexes of photosynthetic pigments the role of RNA in the replication of viruses and in the regulation of cellular processes, mechanisms of recombination in leukocytes and how is it can cause some types of leukaemia, mechanisms of chromatin rearrangement, and membrane complex function in bacteria.
Contact: dr. Roman Tůma (rtuma (at) prf.jcu.cz)
Another project will search for the relation between the experimental and computational studies on hexameric viral RNA helicase P4 from the Phi8 (Phi8P4) bacteriophage. High-resolution structures with ADP/ATP will be studied together with the analogous transitional states using X-Ray crystallography, mass spectrometry with hydrogen/deuterium exchange, single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy and molecular dynamics (MD), ab initio MD, and QM/MM calculations.
Contact: dr. Zdeněk Franta (zfranta (at) prf.jcu.cz), dr. Filip Dyčka (fdycka (at) prf.jcu.cz), dr. Tomáš Fessl (fessl (at) prf.jcu.cz), dr. David Řeha (reha (at) nh.cas.cz)
Molecular mechanisms in the infection by tick-borne pathogens.
Processes in cells of the mammalian host and the tick vector infected by tick-borne pathogens will be studied - tick-borne encephalitis virus and Lyme disease bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. Various methodological approaches will be used - molecular biological and biochemical techniques, mass spectrometry, next-generation sequencing (transcriptomics, genomics, epigenetics), fluorescence and electron microscopy. Protein structures will be analysed in collaboration with The Austro-Czech RERI-uasb NMR Center at JKU in Linzi (Libor Hejduk, MSc. and Prof. Norbert Müller carry out this part of the research for USB).
Contacts: Dr. Ján Štěrba (sterbaj (at) prf.jcu.cz), Dr. Martin Selinger (selinm01 (at) prf.jcu.cz), Prof. Norbert Müller (nmuller (at) prf.jcu.cz), Dr. Ryan Rego (rrego (at) prf.jcu.cz)
Electron microscopy (EM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Em will be used for the localization of the various components in the cellular ultrastructure and studies of the surface morphology of samples. 3D reconstruction of the studied objects will be used as well. Biological sample preparation techniques for electron and correlation microscopy are part of the studies as well. AFM allows detailed visualization of surfaces and analysis of elastic properties of living cells, biological membranes, proteins and their complexes, peptides, polynucleotide chains, organic polymers and molecules in both the liquid and gas phase. This type of microscopy is also used to measure forces between all the aforementioned objects down to the level of non-covalent bonds between the individual molecules.
Contact: ing. Jana Nebesářová (nebe (at) paru.cas.cz), ing. Zdenko Gardian (zdenogardian (at) gmail.com), dr. David Kaftan (dkaftan (at) prf.jcu.cz)
Analysis of structure and function of pigments and pigment-protein complexes from photosynthetic organisms. The effectivity of photosynthetic processes in plants, algae, and bacteria depends on the interplay of proteins, pigments, and enzymes. Students analyze the photosynthetic apparatus from the level of pigments up to the photosynthetic membrane. The individual components, as well as whole photosynthetic membranes, are studied using biochemical, biophysical methods, and bioinformatisc
Contact: Dr. Radek Litvín (rlitvin (at) prf.jcu.cz)
Study of ultrafast processes in molecules and proteins using femtosecond laser spectroscopy. Students study the excited states of molecules, primarily photosynthetic pigments, and solve problems related to energy transfer and/or of the charge in synthetic and natural systems, e.g., in photosynthetic proteins.
Contact: prof. Tomáš Polívka (tpolivka (at) jcu.cz)
Study of spectroscopic properties of molecules and proteins using single-molecule spectroscopy. This method, uniquely combining microscopy and laser spectroscopy, allows studies on the properties of individual protein complexes and, due to averaging over high numbers of molecules/proteins, reveals the specific details hidden from the standard methods.
Contact: prof. František Vácha (vacha (at) jcu.cz)
Study the role of lipid metabolism and the gene Impl2 in the immune response in Drosophila melanogaster. Molecular biological and biochemical methods will be used.
Contact: dr. Adam Bajgar (BajgarAdam (at) seznam.cz)
State rigorosum exam and thesis defence lead to a title of Doctor of Natural Sciences (rerum naturalium doctor) RNDr. in the field of Biochemistry (only in Czech, Biochemie). Contact: Prof. Ivanu Kutou Smatanovou (kuta (at) prf.jcu.cz).
Do not forget to fill out the Assignment of the Bachelor/Master thesis form with your supervisor and bring it signed to the head of the Institute.
To help you with filling in this form, we prepared these instructions.
If you need a signature by Prof. Vácha, you can contact the secretary of Dept. of Chemistry, Mrs Katerina Zizkova - zizkok00 (at) prf.jcu.cz, phone 38 777 6243, you can find her in the Bldg. C, 1st floor, room 01 045.
One copy should be delivered to the Dept. of Study Affairs (Mrs Trefná) and one to our secretary (Mrs Zizkova).
We prepared some instructions for students preparing their Bachelor's and Masters theses. DO NOT forget to include the "thesis declaration" - you can find the actual version of the Faculty website (in Information for Students) and also consult your supervisor on how to prepare the thesis.
For more information contact Bc. Petra Korcová (pkorcova (at) prf.jcu.cz, +420 38 777 2262) or check the other contacts.
Finishing bachelor and master students, see information on state exams and defences and information on the organisation of joint master state exam.
Organisation of the Academic year
Pleas, check the Calendar ofr Academic Events for Crossborder studies on the faculty web page with information for students (https://prf.jcu.sk/en/study-at-the-faculty/study-system). You will find there the important dates such as terms for:
Bachelor and Master theses
The requirements for theses is very different at JKU and USB, especially for bachelor thesis. please, read the information on theses writing and number of submitted copies!
Intensive Czech language course – organized always 1 week before the start of the semester with 4 lessons/day, total 20 lessons. If you ar einterested in this course, aask the Study Dept. pelase (Mrs. Korcova).
Useful links for international students:
You can find more information for international students at:
https://jcu.sk/en/study-at-usb/about-studies or https://jcu.sk/en/university/faqs/incoming-students
Possibilities for a stipend support for Czech (foreign) students in Austria (thanks Anna Rázková for providing this nice summary):
https://www.dzs.cz/cz/aktion-ceska-republika-rakousko/prehled-stipendii/
https://bildung.bmbwf.gv.at/service/brett/stipendienstiftung.html
https://oead.at/de/nach-oesterreich/stipendien/
https://www.scholarships.at/default.aspx?CMSPage=49
International Student Club:
https://isc.jcu.cz/
Erasmus+ students – requested documents:
Please do not forget to send those documents to: veda (at) prf.jcu.cz
- Learning Agreement (use preferably your university´s form, if required, or you can find our form attached)
- scan of your photo in a passport-size
- scan of your passport
- scan of your Health Insurance European card or other Health Insurance Certificate
- contact details of a family member or relative, who can be contacted in case of emergency
Getting your JCU Card:
Mr. Kubák – kubak (at) jcu.cz
KaM - Aula JU, hostel, Help Desk CIT, kartové centrum
Organisation of joint master state exam in Biological Chemistry
Rules and recommendations for writing of Bsc. and MSc. theses
The rules are mandatory for all theses to be defended at the Department of Chemistry FS USB. In the event of any of points 2 to 6 being unfulfilled the student will not be permitted to defence their thesis, i.e. the thesis will be evaluated as grade 4 (FAIL).
Update on the use of university or faculty logo in theses
Rules for writing bachelor and master theses at the Department of Chemistry.
Recommendations on writing of bachelor and master theses at Department of Chemistry
For students working on their MASTERS theses in Linz:
even though you work in Linz, you need to fill in the Assignment of master thesis and submit it in Budweis (Study Dept.) with all the signatures - this is needed for the subsequent uploading of your finished thesis. You can do this anytime during your study, but the simplest and best will be, if you submit the assignment as soon as possible; you will not need to think about it when you are finishing.
When you finish your thesis, you need to upload your thesis in the STAG system.
Bachelor students and master students working in Budweis - of course, you need to submit the assignment as well. The sooner, the better. And of course, also upload your thesis into the STAG system.
For students of the cross-border study programmes who had their studies terminated by the University
Based on the Dean's measure D116 - On the specification of conditions for the admission of students to the cross-border study programmes, students who had their studies terminated will be re-accepted into the study only after passing an entrance exam. This also applies to students who remain students of JKU and are re-applying to USB!
See Study regulations.
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