Kazan Federal University

Life sciences and medicine – PhD (Candidate of Sciences) programs

Age Psychology (Institute of Psychology and Education)

NameAge Psychology
LevelPostgraduate
Mode of studyFull-time
Duration3 years
Language of studyRussian
LocationInstitute of Psychology and Education, Kazan
Description, major coursesThe program is aimed at the study of psychological changes in a person as he grows up, age-related changes in the psyche and the human body in all age periods and at all stages, taking into account biological, anthropological, sociological and psychological factors affecting his development. Contributes to the formation of science-based ideas about the basic patterns of age-related psychological development; the development of scientific and psychological thinking of students, the ability to analyze facts of child development; distinguish strategies, methods and techniques of research on child development.   

The main disciplines of the specialization:
Psychology of Higher Education
Pedagogy of higher school
Psychological problems of human development in the modern world
Psychological research methodology
Psychology of cognitive development
Psychology of age development  
Current approaches to research in psychology
Methods of Statistical Data Processing in Psychological Research
Information technology in scientific research
Scientific article design and promotion of research results
Career prospectsAdministrative, managerial, teaching and research activities in higher and other educational organizations, ministries and departments

General Psychology, Personality Psychology, History of Psychology (Institute of Psychology and Education)

NameGeneral psychology, personality psychology, history of psychology
LevelPostgraduate
Mode of studyFull-time
Duration3 years
Language of studyRussian
LocationInstitute of Psychology and Education, Kazan
Description, major coursesThe program includes the study of fundamental psychological mechanisms and regularities of origin and functioning of human and animal psyche, consciousness, self-consciousness and personality; application of these regularities for solving practical tasks of diagnosis, consultation, examination, prevention of personality abnormalities; historical and methodological analysis of psychological theories, concepts and beliefs, development of research and applied methodology, creation of methods of psychological research and practical work. The program is aimed at training highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel of psychological profile, with profound knowledge and capable of innovative activities in scientific and social spheres, as well as in the fields of education and culture.

The main disciplines of the specialization:
Psychology of Higher Education
Pedagogy of higher school
Modern problems of psychological science and practice
The methodology of psychological research
Modern concepts of personality psychology
Personality research methods  
Modern Problems of the Psychology of States
Methods of Statistical Data Processing in Psychological Research
Information technology in scientific research
Scientific article design and promotion of research results
Career prospectsAdministrative, managerial, teaching and research activities in higher and other educational organizations, ministries and departments

Major: 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.01.04 Biochemistry (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor: 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.01.04  Biochemistry (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU
Description, Major coursesThe educational program is designed to develop postgraduate skills necessary for independent conduct of fundamental and applied research, planning and arranging scientific and experimental activities in research, development, design and commercial institutions specializing in biochemistry, molecular biology and bioinformatics.  

Major courses:
Fundamentals of Scientific Activity.
Modern Methods of Biomedical Laboratory Research
Computer Methods in Biology and Medicine
Biochemistry
Enzymology
Current Problems in Biochemistry
Experimental Data Processing
Fundamentals of Laboratory Bioethics
Basics of Ethics and Safety of Biomedical Research Systems
Biology
Career prospectsResearchers and Teachers of institutions of higher education (research institutions of the Russian Academy of Sciences, territorial entities of the Russian Federation, foreign organizations, and institutions of higher education). Employees of molecular genetic laboratories and biotechnological enterprises.

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences,
Specialization: 03.01.05 Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.01.05 Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationKazan
Description, Major coursesPostgraduate students get profound knowledge on Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Water Metabolism and Stress Adaptation. Research activities are related to the study of molecular and biochemical mechanisms of plant resistance, physiological and biochemical features of plants growth and development regulators, clonal micropropagation of rare medicinal plants, valuable biologically active substances of medicinal plants.  

Major courses:
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry,
Plant Water Metabolism,
Molecular and Biochemical Bases of Plant Resistance,
Current Problems of Biochemistry,
Secondary Metabolism of Plants,
Computer Methods in Biology and Medicine,
Modern Methods of Biomedical Laboratory Research,
Fundamentals of Ethics and Safety of Biomedical Research.
Career prospectsResearcher
Educator
Medicinal botany expert

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.01.09 Mathematical Biology, Bioinformatics (Institute of Fundamental Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.01.09 Mathematical Biology, Bioinformatics
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU
Description, Major coursesThe educational program is designed to develop qualities, skills and abilities to apply a variety of mathematical methods and approaches, computational algorithms, computer and information technologies in the study of medical and biological systems, processes and objects. The field of professional activity of graduates includes research and teaching activities in the field of biological sciences and medicine.

Major courses:
– Mathematical Biology and Bioinformatics
– Modern Problems of Bioinformatics
– Comparative genomics
– Systems Biology
– Computer Simulation in Biology
– Statistical Processing and Experimental Data Visualization (using R language)
– Multidimensional Data Analysis (methods, classification, modeling, forecasting)
Career prospectsResearchers and Teachers of higher educational institutions (research institutions of the Russian Academy of Sciences, territorial entities of the Russian Federation, foreign organizations, institutions of higher education). Employees of molecular genetic laboratories and biotechnological enterprises.

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.01 Botany (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.01 Botany (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU
Description, Major coursesPostgraduate students obtain profound knowledge in the field of Anatomy of Higher Plants, Geobotany, Systematics of Algae and Fungi, as well as Phytopathology of Plants. Research activities are related to the study of rare and widely spread medicinal plants, the population structure and raw material stocks, ecology, and reproductive features.

Major courses:
Botany,
Medicinal Plants,
Plant water metabolism,
Phytopathology with Mycology Fundamentals,
Molecular and Biochemical Basis of Plant Resistance,
Phytopathology with Mycology Fundamentals,
Algology,
Computer Methods in Biology and Medicine,
Modern Methods of Biomedical Laboratory Research,
Fundamentals of Ethics and Safety of Biomedical Research.
Career prospectsResearches in Institute of Ecology and Subsoil Use Problems, the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Federal Research Center, Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences,Tatar Research Institute of the Federal Research Center, Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Volga-Kama State Natural Biosphere ReserveNizhnyaya Kama National Park; Employees of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan; Teachers of Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kazan State Agrarian University; Employees of landscape design companies.  

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.03 – Microbiology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.03 – Microbiology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU
Description, Major coursesThe program aims to train highly qualified professionals who are able to conduct research and teaching activities in the biological sciences at high level. Graduates have the following professional competencies: (a) ability to independently set and solve specific problems of research in biological science (in accordance with major), taking into account the latest achievements of modern fundamental and applied biology using modern research methods and information technology, to present the results at scientific conferences and publish the results of scientific research in leading national and foreign journals; (b) ability to adapt and summarize results of modern research in biological science (in accordance with the major) for teaching biological disciplines in higher education institutions.

Major courses:
History and Philosophy of Science
Foreign Language
Pedagogy of Higher Education
Psychology of Higher Education
Legal Protection of Intellectual Activity Results
How to Work on Dissertation
Computer Simulation in Biology
Intellectual Entrepreneurship
Microbiology
Antimicrobial and Antibiotic Resistance Factors of Microorganisms
Molecular Genetic Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases
Genetic Toxicology and Anti-mutagenesis
Biology of Anaerobic Microorganisms
Teaching Practice
Research Practice
Career prospectsGraduates are in demand by biomedical educational organizations, biological departments of universities, scientific organizations, among them: Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution “Federal Center for Toxicological, Radiation, and Biological Safety”;Federal Budgetary Scientific Institution “Kazan Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology” of Rospotrebnadzor;Federal Research Center, Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences;Kazan State Medical Academy;Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry named after A. E. Arbuzov, Federal Research Center, Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences;JSC “Innovative Industrial Park – Technopark in the sphere of high technologies “Technopolis Himgrad”;JSC “Generium”;CJSC “BIOKAD”;Bionovatic Companies Group;PJSC “Kazanorgsintez”, etc.  

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.04 Zoology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.04 Zoology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesThe program aims to train highly qualified teachers of higher education institutions, researchers, who specialize in identifying various biological patterns with animals as an object of research.

Major courses:
Zoology,
Contemporary Problems of  Zoological Nomenclature,
Parasitology,
Applied Aspects of Hydrobiology,
Zoogeography
Career prospectsFaculty and research employees of universities, researchers of academic institutions, researchers of applied institutions, employees at environmental agencies (government service), secondary school teachers. 

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.07 Genetics (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.07 Genetics (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationKazan
Description, Major coursesPostgraduate students obtain profound knowledge in the field of structural and functional patterns of genetic apparatus of living objects, biological systems use in economic and medical purposes, biotechnology and ecology. Research works are related to the study of mechanisms of conservation and transfer of genetic information, its targeted modification in order to change the phenotype of the organism. 

Major courses:
Genetics,
Molecular Mechanisms of Apoptosis,
Regulation of Gene Transcription,
Genomics,
Molecular Genetics,
Cytogenetics,
Computer Methods in Biology and Medicine,
Modern Biomedical Laboratory Research Methods,  
Fundamentals of Ethics and Safety of Biomedical Research.
Career prospectsResearchers and teachers of higher educational institutions (scientific institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, territorial entities of the Russian Federation, foreign organizations, institutions of higher education); Employees of molecular-genetic laboratories (medical and veterinary laboratories, forensic medicine organizations);Employees of biotechnological of biotechnological enterprises

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.10 Hydrobiology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.02.10 Hydrobiology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesThe program aims to train highly qualified teachers of higher education institutions, researchers, who specialize in identifying various biological patterns with hydrobiota as an object of research.

Major courses:
Hydrobiology,
Plankton Studies,
Hydrobiology of Continental Waters,
Characteristics of Freshwater Ecosystems,
Special Chapters of Hydrobiology (special seminar in hydrobiology),
Paleolimnology
Career prospectsFaculty and research employees of universities, researchers of academic institutions, researchers of applied institutions, employees at environmental agencies (government service), secondary school teachers. 

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.03.01 Physiology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences, Specialization: 03.03.01 Physiology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesThe program aims to train highly qualified research and pedagogical personnel for science, education, and production sectors. The field of professional activity includes research of physiological aspects of the vital functions of the organism, individual organs and organ systems using modern experimental approaches for analysis at the molecular, cellular, systemic levels.

Major courses:
Physiology
Developmental Physiology
Psychophysiology
Neurophysiology
Physiology of vegetative functions
Pathophysiology
Modern Methods of Biomedical Laboratory Research
Computer Modeling in Biology
Fundamentals of Ethics and Safety in Biomedical Research
Teaching Practice
Research Practice
Research activities and writing a thesis (dissertation) for the degree of Candidate of Sciences
Career prospectsBiological and Medical Sciences Teacher in higher educational institutions: Assistant, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor. Employee of Biomedical Research Institutions: Researcher, Senior Researcher.

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences – Biological Resources (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences – Biological Resources (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesThe field of professional activity includes study of wildlife and its characteristics, nature conservation activities.

Disciplines:
1. General Ecology
2. International Environmental Law
3. Bioresource Science
4. Computer Technology in Biology and Medicine.
5. Fundamentals of Environmental Safety
6. Environmental Monitoring
7. Ecology of Animal Populations and Assemblages
8. Biosphere       
Career prospectsResearch Officers in nature reservations and national parks, Researchers in scientific laboratories, Postgraduate Researchers, and Environmental Educators.

Major 06.06.01 Biological Sciences – Ecology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor 06.06.01 Biological Sciences – Ecology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesThe field of professional activity includes study of wildlife and its characteristics, nature conservation activities.

Major courses:
1. General Ecology
2. International Environmental Law
3. Biological Resource Science
4. Computer Technology in Biology and Medicine.
5. Fundamentals of Environmental Safety
6. Environmental Monitoring
7. Ecology of Animal Populations and Assemblages
8. Biosphere  
Career prospectsResearch Officers in nature reservations and national parks, Researchers in scientific laboratories, Postgraduate Researchers, and Environmental Educators.

Major: 30.06.01 Fundamental Medicine, Specialization: 03.03.04 Cell Biology, Cytology, Histology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor: 30.06.01 Fundamental Medicine, Specialization: 03.03.04 Cell Biology, Cytology, Histology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration3 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesThe program covers theory of fundamental medicine, allows getting an expertise in modern methods of tissues, cells and organs research in normal and post-experimental conditions.  

Major courses:
Cell Biology
Cytology
Basics of Morphological Research
Basics of Pre-Clinical Research
Embryology
Pathology and Basics of Histology
Modern Methods of Biomedical Laboratory Research
Computer Methods in Biology and Medicine
Legal Protection of Results of Intellectual Activity
Basics of Ethics and Safety of Biomedical Research
Regenerative Medicine  
Career prospectsPossible  job positions: – Medical Researcher – Lecturer in Biology, Anatomy, Histology, and other related disciplines – Laboratory Scientist

Major: 30.06.01 Fundamental Medicine, Specialization: 14.03.06 Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor: 30.06.01 Fundamental Medicine, Specialization: 14.03.06 Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration3 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesProfound learning of theoretical bases of fundamental medicine in the field pharmacology and clinical pharmacology; learners develop knowledge, skills and abilities of independent research and scientific-pedagogical activity in the field of pharmacology, upgrading knowledge in history and philosophy of medicine; improving foreign language skills, oriented to professional activities.  

Major courses:
Basic Pharmacology,
Clinical Pharmacology,
Biomedical Statistics,
Pharmacological Research Planning,
Evidence-Based Medicine,
Pharmacy Economics,
Pharmacoepidemiology,
New Drug Discovery,
Pharmacogenomics,
Clinical Pharmacokinetics.  
Career prospectsTeacher in higher school in pharmacology/clinical pharmacology, Organizing practical and theoretical classes, Lecturer, Researcher in new drug discovery, Drug safety monitoring, Pharmacovigilance, Expert in drug regulation and responsible use of medicines.

Major: 31.06.01 Clinical Medicine, Specialization: 14.01.04 Internal Medicine (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor: 31.06.01 Clinical Medicine, Specialization: 14.01.04 Internal Medicine (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration3 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesInternal medicine is a broad medical specialty that includes many different areas such as therapy, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology, endocrinology, and nephrology. Through the study of these areas, the program prepares professionals capable of both teaching and research. This educational program is designed for persons with higher medical education. The program is designed to provide the necessary internal medicine knowledge and skills using modern techniques o diagnose and treat a wide range of patients. The program prepares professionals capable of engaging in both pedagogical and research activities, solving theoretical and applied problems for practical health care. As a result of the training, the specialist will have skills to critically analyze and evaluate modern scientific achievements in solving research and practical problems, including in interdisciplinary areas.  

Major courses:
Foreign Language;
History and Philosophy of Science;
Pedagogy of Higher School;
Scientific Research Methodology;
Internal Medicine;
Foreign Language in Professional Communication;
Rheumatology;
Laboratory and Functional Diagnostics;
Medical Statistics
Career prospectsInternal Medicine Teacher in institution of higher education, Organizing practical and theoretical classes, Lecturer Medical Researcher Work in Russian and international research teams   There are opportunities to receive presidential and governmental scholarships and grants from various national and international foundations and to apply for national and international patents.  

31.06.01 Traumatology and Orthopedics (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

Name31.06.01 Traumatology and Orthopedics (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration3 years
Mode of studyFull-time, part-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationKazan, Kazan Federal University
Description, Major coursesTraumatology and Orthopedics
Career prospectsOrthopedic Traumatologist (inpatient/outpatient department) of the clinical hospital,
Teacher in Department of Surgery/Traumatology and Orthopedics

Major: 32.06.01 Medical and Preventative Care, Specialization: 14.02.01 – Hygiene (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

NameMajor: 32.06.01 Medical and Preventative Care, Specialization:  14.02.01 – Hygiene (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration3 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesProfessional activity of graduates who have mastered the postgraduate program includes public healthcare as related to implementation of sanitary-epidemiological (preventive) measures for public sanitary and epidemiological welfare, including supervision in consumer protection.  

Disciplines, including preparation for Candidate Exams and preparation for teaching activity:
Pedagogy and Psychology of Higher Education
Fundamentals of Research
Modern Methods of Biomedical Laboratory Research
Computer Methods in Biology and Medicine
Hygiene  

Elective disciplines:
Healthy and Safe Diet
Public Health Risk Assessment
Hygiene of Children and Adolescents and Hygiene Education of Population  
Career prospectsTypes of professional activities: Research activities in public healthcare, that aim to ensure public sanitary and epidemiological welfare, protection and improvement of public health (Hygienist, Hygienist-Epidemiologist, Gerontologist, Expert in the Quality of Consumer Goods); Teaching in Institutions of Higher Education (Bachelor, Master, Specialist degree programs).

33.06.01 Pharmacy -14.04.03 Organization of Pharmaceutical Business (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)

Name33.06.01 Pharmacy -14.04.03 Organization of Pharmaceutical Business (Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology)
LevelPostgraduate
Duration3 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationThe Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, KFU, Kazan
Description, Major coursesTraining of scientific and pedagogical staff, capable of solving problems of priority areas of pharmaceutical business (marketing research, pharmaceutical management, forecasting of hospital needs for drugs, pharmacoeconomic research).

Major courses:
1. Pedagogy and Psychology of Higher Education
2.Organization of Pharmaceutical Business
3. Pharmaceutical Marketing
4. Basics of Pharmaceutical Management
5. Pharmaceutical Informatics
6. Pharmacy economics  
Career prospectsAt the end of the studies postgraduate students obtain the qualification of “Researcher. Teacher-researcher”. Graduates have opportunity to work both in higher education institutions and in practical pharmacy. From a practical perspective, graduates can become managers of pharmacy organizations, sales departments, marketing departments of pharmaceutical distributors, and enterprises. There is also the possibility of employment in the analytical departments of national and foreign pharmaceutical companies to design development strategies and promote products.  

Prospective jop positions:
Lecturer (Assistant) in a relevant department
Researcher in a relevant laboratory
Sales Manager (Specialist) (regional/federal level)
Medical Representative
Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Product Manager

Bioecology

Name03.02.08 Ecology (biological science)
LevelCandidate of Science
Duration4 years
Mode of studyFull-time
Language of studyRussian
LocationKazan
Career prospectsResearcher
Educator

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