Degree Requirements/Eligible students

Candidates must hold a MD, BSc, Diploma or equivalent degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry/Biotechnology, Nursing or other recognised Higher Education departments with related subjects.

Required supporting documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Application (download from here).
2. Short CV (Europass template)
3. Copy of ID or passport
4. Copy of undergraduate degree or diploma*
5. Certificate of courses attended and grades obtained during the undergraduate studies
6. Evidence of knowledge of English (B2 level certificate, copy of exam results)
7. Evidence of research or work experience, if any (e.g. copies of scientific publications, certificates of participation in research projects, certificates of work experience etc.) and/or Specialization title or certificate for the years of MD specialization (for Medical Doctors).
8. Two Letters of Recommendation

Note*

Undergraduates in their last of year of studies are permitted to apply, submitting a certificate of studies and courses attended. The corresponding degree must be submitted for registration.
For degrees obtained abroad, applicants can submit a certificate of recognition by DOATAP, if available. For a list of Institutions recognised or not recognised as equivalent to Greek Higher Education Institutions please see here.

How to apply

The application and supporting documents (see above) must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 16th 2024:
i. By post (registered mail) in an envelope marked: “Application for MSc Personalized Medicine” to the University of Patras, Secretariat of the Department of Medicine, Preclinical Operations Building (Ground Floor), 26504 Rio Patras,
OR
electronically in a SINGLE pdf document to the email address: secretary@med.upatras.gr.
ii. The application must also be submitted online at the portal.

Electronically in a SINGLE pdf document to the email address: secretary@med.upatras.gr. ii. The application must also be submitted online at the portal here.

Application submission deadline: Wednesday, 16th of October 2024

Candidate Evaluation and Interview

The maximum number of applicants admitted annually is fifty (50).
Candidates are evaluated by a three-member Candidate Evaluation Committee (CEC). The selection of candidates is based on the evaluation of the candidate's dossier and an interview by the Candidate Evaluation Committee, considering the following criteria:

Undergraduate degree grade (20%).
Duration and timely completion of undergraduate studies (5%)
Grades in undergraduate courses related to the MSc (10%)
Knowledge of the English Language (10%).
Scientific/research activity or work experience related to the subject of the program. (15%)
Letters of recommendation (10%)
Interview (30%)

Interviews will take place online on 18/10/2024 Short-listed candidates will be notified of time of interview via email. Please ensure you indicate a valid email address with your application form.