Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English, Slovak
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Košice, Slovakia
Disciplines
Neuroscience
Overview
The student of Neurology programme from Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice participates in the preparation of two original scientific papers, which were created on the basis of his studies, one of which is an A category work. He conducts selected practical exercises and performs the work of a secondary doctor to a limited extent in the department.
Key Facts
Knowledge of the pathophysiology of neurological diseases, including molecular mechanisms, is a requirement for completing the study program; knowledge of the basics of diagnosis of neurological diseases, including new diagnostic procedures; knowledge of the principles of neurological disease management, including modern pharmacotherapy; knowledge of prognostic systems predicting survival and complications; knowledge of the interpretation of laboratory, translational and clinical research, including the interpretation of the registration of new medicinal products; interpretation of the principles of laboratory and translational medicine in neurology; preparation and execution of a scientific experiment, including the compilation of a protocol for prospective or retrospective clinical studies; objective evaluation of the obtained results and their statistical analysis; expansion and modernization of diagnostic procedures in medicine; ability to present own research results to the professional public at conferences and scientific events, publishing 2 original scientific papers at home and abroad.
Programme structure
Courses include:
- English Language for PhD Students of Faculty of Medicine
- Neurology
- Neurophysiology and Neurogenetics
- Research Methodology and Statistics
- Neuropsychiatry
- Sleep Medicine
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The Doctoral study is open for graduates of the Master level who will become experts in the selected scientific discipline and will be awarded the “Philosophiae doctor” (PhD.) degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 7,980 AUD / year (≈ 5,000 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA: 7,980 AUD / year (≈ 5,000 EUR / year)
Living costs
Košice, Slovakia: 798–1,357 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
