After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• demonstrate excellent knowledge in general mathematics and physics
• independently approach solving complex general problems in physics (formulation, solution with appropriate mathematical tools, interpretation, experiments)
• work as a highly qualified scientist in physics
• carry out scientific work leading to publications in renowned physical journals
• communicate actively in English or another language
• use the skills in computational techniques
• use the experimental methods and laboratory techniques (in the case of experimental specializations)

The graduates can become highly qualified scientists at universities, scientific institutes, laboratories, etc., or they are highly qualified teachers at high schools. They can successfully work also in other institutions connected with research and education, e.g. in managerial positions.

The concept of a recommended study plan:

Doctoral studies are based on independent work of a student, which is proved by the creation and defence of a doctoral dissertation. The study is controlled by an individual study plan with following parts, including preparation of the thesis:

(A) courses concerning scientific area beyond the Master's study level,

(B) courses aiming at obtaining deeper knowledge in the specialization,

(C) specialist scientific seminars,

(D) teaching assistance in Bachelor's and Master's studies

The study is completed upon passing the doctoral state examination and the defence of a thesis. ( the Study and Examination Regulations of Masaryk University: http://www.muni.cz/general/legal_standards/study_examination_regulations).

The state examination is oral, and lasts 120 minutes at most. Presenting the problem and current results of a thesis is an obligatory part of the examination. The examination also includes questions concerning fundamental problems in physics and those concerning the specialisation given by the topic of the thesis, including new scientific results.

As for fundamental problems in physics the following literature is recommended:

[1] Feynman R. P., Leighton R. B., Sands M.: Feynman přednášky z fyziky (The Feynman Lectures on Physics) 1 - 3. (Překlad z angličtiny.) Fragment, Havlíčkův Brod, 2000 - 2002.

[2] Landau L.D., Lifšic E. M.: Kurs teoretičeskoj fiziki. Tom 1 - 10. Mir, Moskva. (whichever edition)