Laboratory and Medical Biology

Laboratory and Medical Biology is a modern study program focused on understanding the principles of the functioning of the human body, including its pathologies, at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and organismal levels. Students will be introduced to biomedicine as a dynamically developing field of science, as well as the principles and procedures of laboratory diagnostics and bioanalysis. The program provides the knowledge and skills to practically perform a variety of methods in biological or biomedical laboratories. Physicians and hospital laboratory professionals are involved in teaching clinically focused courses, ensuring that the latest trends in medical diagnostics are reflected. Students in the program may practice in collaborating laboratories. They will acquire theoretical knowledge in organic and physical chemistry and biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, genetics or immunology, all with an emphasis on the clinical aspects of these disciplines. In addition, the student will acquire practical skills in molecular biology, biochemistry and immunology laboratories, and will be able to analyse, statistically evaluate and interpret data obtained by their own measurements. A significant part of the study is devoted to independent creative scientific work, in which the student will learn to navigate the scientific literature, obtain data from available databases, and in the case of experimental work will develop laboratory skills. Graduates of the programme will find employment in research laboratories focused on basic and preclinical biomedical research. Upon completion of the appropriate accreditation course, students may practice the regulated profession of medical laboratory technician. They can work in diagnostic and other private laboratories as highly qualified laboratory technicians. Graduates also have the option to continue on to the follow-up Master's programme in Clinical Biology, which will further enhance their knowledge and practical skills in the field of medical biology.