State exam, without specification with regard to the doctoral degree.

No specification due to the nature of the specific topic of the dissertation. The recommended literature is a part of the student’s study plan.

Compulsory and other compulsory optional subjects according to the accreditation and the individual study plan of the doctoral student.

The evaluation takes place within the state examination in accordance with the Study Regulations of the FNS CU in Bratislava and after the submission of the written work for the dissertation examination within the set deadline. The subjects of the state examination include a discussion of the written work for the dissertation examination (prepared by the doctoral student) and other subjects of the oral examination approved by the dean. The assessment is standard and reflects the sufficient orientation of the student in the issue. The conditions for successful completion of the course are in accordance with the Study Regulations of the FNS CU.

Slovak and English (the literature in English)

Based on the description of the starting points, principles and conclusions from the published results of the studied issues, the doctoral student should prepare a critical review. Another goal is to understand the principles of scientific work and its attributes of ethical legal, philosophical and social. The main output is the elaboration of a written work for the dissertation exam. The dissertation examination consists of a part consisting of a discussion of the written work for the dissertation examination and a part in which the doctoral student has to demonstrate theoretical knowledge in accordance with the focus of his work. The composition of the examination committee, the appointment of the opponent and the course of the dissertation exam are governed by the current Study Regulations of the FNS CU.

The aim is to acquire basic skills and cultural-ethical aspects of working with scientific literature, evaluation and systematization of studied knowledge. The doctoral student must successfully pass the dissertation examination according to the Act on Higher Education Institutions and the Study Regulations of the FNS CU.

Recommended literature: No specifications regarding the character of a specific topic for the dissertation thesis. Recommended literature is included in the doctoral student’s individual study plan.

Conditions for passing the course:

Course evaluation takes place as a part of the State examination in accordance to the Study regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK in Bratislava upon submission of the written part of the dissertation thesis (as final work). Assessment is standard and reflects the student’s sufficient orientation in the issue. The conditions for successful course completion are in accordance with the Study Regulations of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.

Required language for successful course completion:

Slovak language in combination with English (study literature in English)

Brief outline of the course: The student’s dissertation thesis will demonstrate his/her ability and readiness for independent scientific and cre

Educational outcomes: The aim of the course is to capitalise on theoretical, methodological and applied knowledge of doctoral studies in the elaboration and subsequent defence of the dissertation thesis, and thus the successful completion of doctoral studies.