Graduate studies in analytical chemistry

Summary The system of graduate studies in the Czech Republic is at present subject to thorough structural changes with the aim to achieve an internationally recognized standard level. Programs of studies including advanced courses, seminars and the production of a thesis are worked out individually for each student and approved by the Council for Graduate Studies in Analytical Chemistry. Advisors are selected from the best senior members of faculty. To assure good quality of graduate studies, cooperation between the Departments of Analytical Chemistry at different universities is necessary, as well as coordination of the educational efforts between the departments of analytical, physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. Specific problems are addressed, such as the place of graduate studies in the system of research activities, the exchange of graduate students between various institutions to provide experience with unique instrumentation and the incorporation of graduate studies in the lifelong system of education in analytical chemistry.