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Faculty Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters (FRO)
Study programme Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems (P0588D030004)
Branch of study / Specialization Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems (P0588D030004/0 - 2022)
Level of acquired qualification Doctoral
Form of study Full-time
Standard length of study 4 years
Number of ECTS credits 240
Qualification awarded Doctor (8)
Access to further studies The doctoral degree is the highest possible level of education in Czech education system.  
Type of completion State Doctoral Examination and dissertation defense.
Study and Examination Code URL
Faculty coordinator for international students
Kačerová Lucie, Bc.
Email: lkacerova@frov.jcu.cz
Phone: +420387774636
Fax: +420387774634
Key learning outcomes The aim of the doctoral study program Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems is: 1) to develop scientific and analytical thinking and to provide scientific training for experts in the field of environmental chemistry, toxicology, molecular biology, biodiversity, aquatic ecology and related fields of activity; 2) to ensure a sufficient number of scientifically minded experts who will not only scientifically influence the development of the entire aquatic ecosystem protection sector internationally, but will also practically innovate approaches to water use while respecting the principles of long-term sustainability of biodiversity and high water quality.
Specific admission requirements The applicants will be accepted on the basis of an interview.
Specific provisions for recognition of prior learning Citizens of the Czech Republic must provide proof of successful completion of their master degree. Other applicants must comply with the conditions laid down by special legislation for the study of foreign nationals at higher education institutions.
Qualification requirements and regulations For admission no special qualification criteria are to be met. The advantage is knowledge of animal biology, fishery, water ecology, chemistry and English at the level of B2.
Profile of the programme academical
Persistence requirements unspecified
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples Graduate of the doctoral study program "Protection of aquatic ecosystems" will be scientifically and analytically minded expert controlling general knowledge in the field of environmental protection, equipped with knowledge of environmental chemistry, toxicology, aquatic ecology and molecular biology.
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Žlábek Vladimír, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Simple list of courses for the given plan Course list by year of study and semester Structured list of courses in the plan
Status Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course code Course title (* Final State Examination) Language of instruction Number of ECTS credits Course availability
A Compulsory - - VURH/APIA1 Publication 1 - first author English 10  
A Compulsory - - VURH/AZSD1 Foreign Internship 1 English 2  
A Compulsory - - VURH/APIA2 Publication 2 - first author English 10  
A Compulsory - - VURH/APEC1 Pedagogical Activities 1 English 2  
A Compulsory - - VURH/AZSD2 Foreign Internship 2 English 2  
A Compulsory - - VURH/AZSD3 Foreign Internship 3 English 2  
A Compulsory - - VURH/AAJDF English Language English 5  
A Compulsory - - VURH/APEC2 Pedagogical Activities 2 English 2  
A Compulsory - - VURH/APEC3 Pedagogical Activities 3 English 2  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX2 Doctoral Practice 2 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX9 Doctoral Practice 9 English 0  
B Compulsory option - - UA/AVLRE Elaborating a Literature Review English 10  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/AVLRE Elaborating a Literature Review English 10  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX6 Doctoral Practice 6 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX5 Doctoral Practice 5 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX7 Doctoral Practice 7 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX9 Doctoral Practice 9 English 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ALSD2 Summer School 2 English 2  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/EAOD Ethology of Aquatic Organisms English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX5 Doctoral Practice 5 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX7 Doctoral Practice 7 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADP11 Doctoral Practice 11 English 0  
B Compulsory option - - MVIS/CZFFA Czech Language for Foreigners A Czech English 5  
B Compulsory option - - MVIS/CZFFB Czech Language for Foreigners B Czech English 5  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX3 Doctoral Practice 3 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX8 Doctoral Practice 8 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX3 Doctoral Practice 3 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADP10 Doctoral Practice 10 English 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADP11 Doctoral Practice 11 English 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/APDP1 Presentation of results - poster English 2  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/AVZPV Leading of the Final Thesis Czech English 5  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADP10 Doctoral Practice 10 English 0  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX1 Doctoral Practice 1 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADP12 Doctoral Practice 12 English 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADP12 Doctoral Practice 12 English 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/APDO1 Presentation of results - lecture English 5  
B Compulsory option - - UA/ADPX4 Doctoral Practice 4 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX8 Doctoral Practice 8 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX2 Doctoral Practice 2 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX6 Doctoral Practice 6 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ALSD1 Summer School 1 English 2  
B Compulsory option - - UA/AIMD Immunology in Aquaculture English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX1 Doctoral Practice 1 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/ADPX4 Doctoral Practice 4 English 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/AVZPK Consulting of the Final Thesis Czech English 2  
C Optional - - VURH/ADOD4 Professional Practice 4 English 1  
C Optional - - VURH/APIS1 Publication 1 - other English 4  
C Optional - - VURH/APIA3 Publication 3 - first author English 10  
C Optional - - VURH/APIA4 Publication 4 - first author English 10  
C Optional - - VURH/AGAJ2 GAJU project 2 English 8  
C Optional - - VURH/APIS3 Publication 3 - other English 4  
C Optional - - VURH/AGAJ1 GAJU project 1 English 8  
C Optional - - VURH/ADOD3 Professional Practice 3 English 1  
C Optional - - VURH/APIS4 Publication 4 - other English 4  
C Optional - - VURH/ADOD2 Professional Practice 2 English 1  
C Optional - - VURH/APIS2 Publication 2 - other English 4  
C Optional - - VURH/ADOD1 Professional Practice 1 English 1  
A Compulsory - Winter VURH/ASED1 Ph.D. Seminar 1 English 1  
A Compulsory - Winter VURH/ASED3 Ph.D. Seminar 3 English 1  
A Compulsory - Winter VURH/ASED2 Ph.D. Seminar 2 English 1  
A Compulsory - Winter VURH/ASED4 Ph.D. Seminar 4 English 1  
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/CMBD Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/FPCD Fish Pathology of Environmental Contaminants English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/DESD Disorders of Endocrine System in Aquatic Animals English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Winter UA/ESRW Ecology of Still and Running Waters English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/AZVKD Basics of Scientific Communication English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/TAOD Toxicology Focused on Aquatic Organisms English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/OAPD Omics Methods and Data Analyses English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/ECWD Ecological Status of Water Bodies English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EFCD Ecology of Freshwater Crustaceans and Clams English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer UA/BIOD Bionformatics English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EACD Environmental Analytical Chemistry English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/SFMD Sustainable Fishery Management in Open Waters English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/CEWD Cycle of Elements in Aquatic Ecosystems and their Catchments English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/IFED Biological Invasion in Freshwater Ecosystems English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EMOD Environmental Monitoring English 5 The course is available to visiting students
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BOHEMIA IN ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, date of update: 13.06.2025 23:50. Data created for academic year 2025/2026