CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens announces the start of the Postgraduate Programme "MSc in Medical and Surgical Retina Modern Approaches" for the academic year 2026-2027.

Educational Objectives of the Programme

Training in the modern multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approach to retinal pathology and surgery, and introduction to current research, with emphasis on emerging cutting-edge technologies.

Students attending the "MSc in Medical and Surgical Retina Modern Approaches" will be trained in the specialised field of the posterior segment, which includes retinal pathology and surgery, with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases and with emphasis on future techniques for the diagnosis and management of these diseases.

Studying in the Programme

The duration of studies in the Programme is four (4) semesters.

1st Semester
- A1. Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology
- A2. Research Methodology
- A3. Imaging and Retinal Vascular Diseases
- A4. Acquired, Hereditary, Neoplastic and Inflammatory Retinal Diseases
2nd Semester
- B1. Pathophysiology of Vitreoretinal Surgical Diseases
- B2. Imaging and Vitreoretinal Diseases
- B3. Basic Principles of Surgery
- B4. Surgical Videos
3rd Semester
- C1. Clinical Training in Medical Retina
- C2. Clinical Training in Retinal Surgery
4th Semester
- "Master's Thesis"

The teaching staff will come from universities in Greece and abroad. Lectures will take place at the 1st University Department of Ophthalmology of NKUA, in the amphitheatre of the "G. Gennimatas" General Hospital of Athens. Clinical training in medical retina and retinal surgery will take place in the Outpatient Clinics and the specialised retina and vitreous units of the 1st and 2nd University Departments of Ophthalmology of NKUA.

Studies in the Programme involve tuition fees of €1,000 (one thousand euros) per semester. Tuition-free attendance is possible through a scholarship or by submitting the supporting documents for fee exemption under Law 4485/2017.

Who is admitted to the Programme

Graduates of Greek institutions or of equivalent foreign institutions recognised by the Hellenic NARIC (DOATAP), as well as graduates of other Greek higher education departments or of equivalent recognised foreign institutions, in:

Medicine
Nursing
Optometry
Optics and Vision Biotechnology

Career prospects for graduates

Physicians

Use as a qualification when applying for a hospital ophthalmologist post or for posts that require proof of sound knowledge of the retina. Please note that the Master's degree does not replace a fellowship in medical retina or retinal surgery.

Nurses

Use as a qualification when applying for a nursing post requiring experience in ophthalmology.

Optometrists

Use as a qualification when applying for optometrist posts in the public or private sector.

Optics and Vision Biotechnology graduates

Use as a qualification when applying for optics and vision biotechnology posts in the public or private sector.

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. Applicants holding a degree from a foreign institution must also submit, together with the copy of the degree, a certificate of equivalence from the Hellenic NARIC (DOATAP), if available.
Transcript of undergraduate grades
English language certificate
At least two letters of recommendation
Scientific publications, if any
Proof of professional or research activity, if any
Greek language certificate or proof of adequate knowledge of Greek, for foreign applicants

Applications are accepted from 01-05-2026 to 31-08-2026.

All documents must be sent electronically to: medsurgretinalmsc@med.uoa.gr or skallia@uoa.gr.

Information

School of Medicine website: https://school.med.uoa.gr/
Programme website: https://surgretinal-en.med.uoa.gr/
Secretariat of the Postgraduate Programme "MSc in Medical and Surgical Retina Modern Approaches".

Contact person: Mr Spyridon Kalliafas