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MSc "Medical and Surgical Retina Modern Approaches"

APPLICATIONS

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants submit their application electronically during the application period.

The required documents are sent electronically to the Programme Secretariat at: medsurgretinalmsc@med.uoa.gr or skallia@uoa.gr.

APPLICATION FORM 2026-2027

Required documents

  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Photocopy of both sides of the national identity card (or passport)
  • Copy of degree or certificate of completion of studies
  • Transcript of undergraduate grades
  • English language certificate, minimum level B2, or adequate knowledge of English as assessed by the Coordinating Committee
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Scientific publications, if any
  • Proof of professional or research activity, if any
  • Greek language certificate, or adequate knowledge of Greek as assessed by the Coordinating Committee, for foreign applicants
  • Recognition of foreign academic qualifications

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Selection takes place in two stages. In the first stage, the candidates' files are examined; candidates who meet the requirements are then invited to an interview.

  • Degree grade (15%)
  • Grades in undergraduate courses related to the subject of the Programme (10%)
  • Relevance of the university degree and of the applicant's knowledge to the subject of the Programme (10%)
  • Certified knowledge of English (minimum level B2) (5%)
  • Holding a medical specialty title, particularly a specialisation in Ophthalmology (10%)
  • Relevant research or professional activity (certified and stamped by the issuing institution) (scientific publications) (5%)
  • Holding a Master's or doctoral degree (5%)
  • Interview, assessing among other things the applicant's ability and motivation to meet the requirements of the Programme (motivation, personality, short statement) (40%)

The Coordinating Committee (CC) is responsible for: a) checking that application files are complete, and b) assessing the candidates and ranking them in order of merit. Based on all the criteria, the CC draws up the ranking list of candidates and submits it for approval to the General Assembly of the School of Medicine.

Successful candidates must register with the Programme Secretariat within fifteen (15) days of the Assembly's decision.

In the event of a tie, candidates with equal scores are admitted as supernumerary students, up to 10% of the maximum number of students admitted.

If one or more successful candidates do not register, the runners-up, if any, will be invited to register in the order of the approved ranking list.

For further information, please contact the Programme Secretariat, Mr Spyridon Kalliafas, at medsurgretinalmsc@med.uoa.gr or skallia@uoa.gr, or by telephone on +30 694 618 9495.