Faculty Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters (FRO)
Study programme Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems (P0588D030003)
Branch of study / Specialization Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems (P0588D030003/0 - 2021)
Level of acquired qualification Doctoral
Form of study Combined
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, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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/PIFA1 Publication 1 - first author Czech 10  
A Compulsory - - VURH/AJPDK English Language English 5  
A Compulsory - - VURH/PIFA2 Publication 2 - first author Czech 10  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX7 Doctoral Practice 7 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX12 Doctoral Practice 12 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX6 Doctoral Practice 6 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX1 Doctoral Practice 1 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX8 Doctoral Practice 8 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX6 Doctoral Practice 6 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX5 Doctoral Practice 5 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX4 Doctoral Practice 4 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX3 Doctoral Practice 3 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/VLRE Elaborating a Literature Review Czech English 10  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX4 Doctoral Practice 4 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX11 Doctoral Practice 11 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX9 Doctoral Practice 9 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX11 Doctoral Practice 11 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX11 Doctoral Practice 11 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX2 Doctoral Practice 2 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX9 Doctoral Practice 9 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX6 Doctoral Practice 6 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/VLRE Elaborating a Literature Review Czech English 10  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX5 Doctoral Practice 5 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX8 Doctoral Practice 8 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/VLRE Elaborating a Literature Review Czech English 10  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX10 Doctoral Practice 10 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX5 Doctoral Practice 5 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX8 Doctoral Practice 8 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX1 Doctoral Practice 1 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX3 Doctoral Practice 3 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX1 Doctoral Practice 1 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX12 Doctoral Practice 12 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX3 Doctoral Practice 3 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX7 Doctoral Practice 7 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX7 Doctoral Practice 7 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX10 Doctoral Practice 10 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX12 Doctoral Practice 12 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - SKS/DPX2 Doctoral Practice 2 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX10 Doctoral Practice 10 Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - UA/DPX2 Doctoral Practice 2 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX4 Doctoral Practice 4 Czech 20  
B Compulsory option - - VURH/DPX9 Doctoral Practice 9 Czech 0  
C Optional - - VURH/DOPD4 Professional Practice 4 Czech 1  
C Optional - - VURH/DOPD2 Professional Practice 2 Czech 1  
C Optional - - VURH/ZSD3 Foreign Internship 3 Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/ZSD1 Foreign Internship 1 Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/PIFS4 Publication 4 - other Czech 4  
C Optional - - VURH/PEDC3 Pedagogical Activities 3 Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/LSD2 Summer School 2 Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/LSD1 Summer School 1 Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/VZPV Leading of the Final Thesis Czech 5  
C Optional - - VURH/PVDP1 Presentation of results 1 - poster Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/PVDO1 Presentation of results 1 - lecture Czech 5  
C Optional - - VURH/PEDC1 Pedagogical Activities 1 Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/DOPD1 Professional Practice 1 Czech 1  
C Optional - - VURH/ZSD2 Foreign Internship 2 Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/DOPD3 Professional Practice 3 Czech 1  
C Optional - - VURH/PIFS3 Publication 3 - other Czech 4  
C Optional - - VURH/PIFS2 Publication 2 - other Czech 4  
C Optional - - VURH/PEDC2 Pedagogical Activities 2 Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/VZPK Consulting of the Final Thesis Czech 2  
C Optional - - VURH/PIFS1 Publication 1 - other Czech 4  
C Optional - - VURH/PIFA4 Publication 4 - first author Czech 10  
C Optional - - VURH/PIFA3 Publication 3 - first author Czech 10  
A Compulsory - Winter VURH/SEMI4 PhD. Seminar 4 Czech 1  
A Compulsory - Winter VURH/SEMI2 PhD. Seminar 2 Czech 1  
A Compulsory - Winter VURH/SEMI1 PhD. Seminar 1 Czech 1  
A Compulsory - Winter VURH/SEMI3 PhD. Seminar 3 Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - Winter UA/EKVDK Ecology of Still and Running Waters Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/AZVKK Basics of Scientific Communication English 5  
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/PESDK Disorders of Endocrine System in Aquatic Animals Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/TVODK Toxicology Focused oon Aquatic Organisms Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/FPCDK Fish Pathology of Envionmental Contaminants English 5  
B Compulsory option - Winter VURH/BMBDK Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology Czech 5  
A Compulsory - Summer VURH/OVES Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems - compulsory part of SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EKMDK Ecology of Freshwater Crustaceans and Clams Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EVODK Etologie vodních organismů Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/ECHDS Environmental Analytical Chemistry SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/ECHDK Environmental Analytical Chemistry Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EKMDS Ecology of Freshwater Crustaceans and Clams SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/ISEDS Biological Invasion in Freshwater Ecosystems SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/URVDS Susainable Fishery Management in Open Waters SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/ISEDK Biological Invasion in Freshwater Ecosys Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/OMADK Omics Methods and Data Analyses Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/BMBDS Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EMODS Environmental Monitoring SDE English 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/OMADS Omics Methods and Data Analyses SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/PESDS Disorders of Endocrine System in Aquatic Animals SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer UA/IMADK Immunology in Aquaculture Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/ESVDK Ecological Status of Water Bodies Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer UA/IMADS Immunology in Aquaculture SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/FPCDS Fish Pathology of Envionmental Contaminants SDE English 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer SKS/BINDK Bionformatics Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/URVDK Susainable Fishery Management in Open Waters Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/ESVDS Ecological Status of Water Bodies SDE Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/CPVDK Cycles of Elements and their Catchments in Aquatic Ecosystems Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EMODK Environmental Monitoring English 5  
B Compulsory option - Summer VURH/EVODS Ethology of Aquatic Organisms SDE Czech 0