Research project regulations:

The idea of a research project (20ECTS) is to involve upper-grade students in ongoing research work at the faculty. Students have a chance to solve an actual scientific problem in basic, pre-clinical and clinical science using modern diagnostic and laboratory methods, evaluate data statistically, describe and conclude obtained results, and finally present the data in the form of a scientific report and short oral presentation during the defence. Only academics holding research grants can offer Research Projects.

Only students with an average grade of 4.0 and higher can be accepted for Research Project. This is an elective module, and the number of applicants is limited.

A research project is a short-lasting research work made by 5^th or 6^th-grade students under the supervision of a faculty academic teacher. No theoretical works nor case studies are allowed.

The type of research project is to be discussed between the student’s supervisor and the Vice-Dean for International Studies.

The teacher gives the topic and the research project title. The research project must be registered at the Dean’s Office by filling out the research project application.

The Research Project consists of:

• Literature review
• Data collection (in vivo or in vitro studies, laboratory analyses)
• Statistical analysis
• Preparation of project report*
• Report evaluation and defence

All student within the same year must defend their Research Project during a defined time frame. The defence will take place on the date set by the Vice-Dean for International Studies. The defence consists of a short PowerPoint presentation (under 15 minutes) presented to the student’s supervisor, an appointed reviewer, and the Vice-Dean for International Studies, followed by questions and discussion.

The title of the research project, the supervisor’s name, and the grade will be printed on the Supplement to the Diploma.

*Regarding the research project report, it is a short dissertation of approx. 25 pages divided into:

• Abstract (Pl. & Eng.)
• Literature review
• Aim of study
• Material and methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

The dissertation is printed in a minimum of 4 identical paper copies plus CDs/USB drivers (for the Author, Supervisor, Reviewer, and Dean’s Office for archive). The formatting, including the title and last pages, will be available on request.