Institute of Microbiology and Immunology
Academic year 2026/27 - Organisation of Study, Requirements for Students
IMMUNOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY 1 (General Microbiology)
MICROBIOLOGY 2 (Special Microbiology)
LECTURES: Educational center, Malá Hora 4B, Lecture hall (ground floor)
PRACTICALS:
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Educational center, Malá Hora 4B, 3rd floor.
Participation in practical exercises is mandatory.
Information on possible changes in the organization of teaching, credit tests and final exams will be provided to students continuously during the semester.
Requirements necessary to pass subjects in the Dpt. of Microbiology and Immunology of JFM CU in the academic period 2026/27 for students studying in the English language:
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2VLa/ST | Microbiology 1 1),2),3),4),5)
| - presence on practical ( one missed practical exercise is tolerated - no replacement is required) - 1 test during the semester(midterm) | Final Credit Test |
2VLa/ST | Immunology 6),7),8),9) | - presence on practical practical (one missed practical exercise is tolerated - no replacement is required) - 1 test during the semester(midterm) - 2 oral presentations according the schedule | Final Oral Exam - preterm - regular exam period |
3VLa/WT | Microbiology 2 1),10),11),12),13) | - presence on practical ( one missed practical exercise is tolerated - no replacement is required) - 2 tests during the semester (midterm test, credit test) - 2 oral presentations according to the schedule | Final Oral Exam - preterm - regular exam period |
1) Microbiology 1/2: - participation in practical exercises - it is possible to miss only one practical exercise without substitution
2) Microbiology 1: test during semester (midterm, acc. to schedule) - 10 multiple choice questions
3) Microbiology 1: final credit test (week 14) - 20 multiple choice questions
4) Microbiology 1: The final grade is determined by counting points from the test during semester + the final credit test.
The maximum score is 30 points (10 points + 20 points).
5) Microbiology 1 SCALE for evaluation:
30 - 28 ...... A
27 – 25 ..... B
24 – 22 ..... C
21 – 20 ..... D
19 – 18 ..... E
17 or less...Fx
Microbiology 1: If a student does not reach at least 18 points from both written tests, he/she can take the retake at the earliest after a week. Retake will be held in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
6) Immunology – Midterm Test
Mid‑semester test (10 multiple‑choice questions, one correct answer). Maximum: 10 points.
7) Immunology – Credit Test
Credit test (multiple‑choice, one correct answer). Maximum: 20 points.
8) Immunology – PRETERM - Final Oral Examination (Week 14)
Students may take the final oral examination in Immunology in the preterm term if they meet all of the following requirements:
a) Attendance at practical classes (maximum of 1 absence without the need for replacement)
b) Preparation and presentation of a seminar assignment during the semester, according to the schedule
c) Participation in the mid‑semester and credit tests, according to the schedule
d) Achievement of at least 23 points (sum of mid‑semester and credit test points)
9) Immunology – Regular Examination Period - Final Oral Examination
Students may take the final oral examination in Immunology if they meet all of the following requirements:
a) Attendance at practical classes (maximum of 1 absence without the need for replacement)
b) Preparation and presentation of a seminar assignment during the semester, according to the schedule
c) Achievement of at least 60% from the combined mid‑semester and credit test scores (i.e., at least 18 points)
Immunology: – Replacement of missed practical classes is possible in Week 14 – Assessment: Final oral examination
10) Microbiology 2 – Midterm Test
Mid‑semester test (10 multiple‑choice questions, one correct answer).
11) Microbiology 2 – Credit Test
Credit test (20 multiple‑choice questions, one correct answer).
12) Microbiology 2 – PRETERM Oral Examination (Week 14)
Students may take the final oral examination in Microbiology in the early examination term if they meet all of the following requirements:
a) Attendance at practical classes (maximum of 1 absence without the need for replacement)
b) Preparation and presentation of a 2 seminar assignment during the semester, according to the schedule
c) Participation in the miterm and credit tests, according to the schedule
d) Achievement of the minimum required number of 23 points (sum of mid‑semester and credit test points)
13) Microbiology – Final Oral Examination (Regular Examination Period)
Students may take the final oral examination in Microbiology if they meet all of the following requirements:
a) Attendance at practical classes (maximum of 1 absence without the need for replacement / or if more than 1 absence - missed practicals were substituted in week 14)
b) Preparation and presentation of a 2 seminar assignment during the semester, according to the schedule
c) Achievement of at least 18points from the combined midterm test and credit test scores
Microbiology: – Replacement of missed practical classes is possible in Week 14 only
Assessment: Final oral examination
The final oral examination in microbiology consists of four questions covering the following areas: General Microbiology, Special Bacteriology, Virology + Mycology + Parasitology, and Clinical Microbiology. The topics for preparation for the oral examination are published on the department's website.
In Martin, 21.8.2026
prof. MUDr. Elena Nováková, PhD.
Head of Department of Microbiology and Immunology JFM CU in Martin
Contact
Comenius Univesity in Bratislava
Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Address: Mala Hora , 036 01 Martin
Phone No.: +421 432633605
E-mail: mbimjfmed.uniba.sk
Preparation and publication of study materials of the IMMUNOLOGY and MICROBIOLOGY are supported by KEGA projects:
032UK-4/2019 Model laboraroty for teaching of microbiology
038UK-4/2019 Creation of teaching materials for thepractical teaching of immunology for students studying in English language