The Postgraduate Programme "MSc in Medical and Surgical Retina Modern Approaches" admits holders of a first-cycle degree from departments of Greek universities (AEI) and technological educational institutes (TEI), or from departments of recognised equivalent institutions abroad, in a related field.

Specifically, graduates of the following departments are admitted:

1. Universities (AEI): Medicine and Nursing

2. Technological Educational Institutes (TEI): Optometry and Optics and Vision Biotechnology, and related departments

In addition to the number of students admitted, one (1) member of the Special Teaching Staff (E.E.P.), Laboratory Teaching Staff (E.DI.P.) or Special Technical Laboratory Staff (E.T.E.P.) is admitted each year, provided that their work at the University is related to the subject of the Programme, in accordance with the legislation in force.

The Programme "MSc in Medical and Surgical Retina Modern Approaches" admits a total of forty-five (45) students every second academic year.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Students are selected in accordance with the legislation in force and the provisions of the Programme's Postgraduate Studies Regulation.

Every May, by decision of the Assembly of the NKUA School of Medicine, a call for the admission of postgraduate students to the Programme is published on the Programme's and the University's websites. Applications, together with the required documents, are submitted to the Programme Secretariat by the deadline set in the call, which may be extended by decision of the School Assembly.

The required documents are:

• 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 is based on the following criteria:

• 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.