General Information

Applications are accepted only during the call for application period.

Successful applications will be considered those that include the following:

• Online application form.
• Undergraduate/bachelor degree certification and transcript of records including the list of the courses’ grades*.

Applicants should hold an Undergraduate/Bachelor’s university degree (B.Sc.) related to Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Health or Life sciences, Natural Sciences, Polytechnics or other relevant to biomedical sciences.

For applicants holding academic titles awarded by foreign (non-Greek) higher educational institutes, it is mandatory to provide academic recognition of their titles by the Hellenic National Recognition and Information Center (NARIC) (DOATAP former DIKATSA).

• CV according to the Europass template (max 3 pages).
• Motivation letter, up to two (2) pages, which should contain at least a) why did the candidate select the specific program, b) what does he/she expect to achieve after the completion of the program, c) information about his/her general and special interests and his/her previous knowledge of the scientific subjects of the Program or his/her professional experience on them and d) why should he/she be selected for this program.
• Scanned copy of ID (for Greek citizens), passport (for EU and non-EU citizens)
• English language certification*, at least B2 level or application for written and oral English exam.

For applicants that do not hold a B2 or higher certification, it is possible to take a written and oral English exam of B2 level. The exam is organized by the MSc program shortly after the deadline of the call for applications.

• Two face photographs.
• Two (2) Recommendation Letters in sealed envelope.
• Related to biomedical science professional activity (if any)
• Related to biomedical science research activity (if any)
• Related to biomedical science writing activity (if any)
• Undergraduate/bachelor degree thesis (if any).

*in original printed and validated form

Evaluation criteria

The evaluation process includes two stages:

In the 1st stage, the applications undergo a thorough assessment to determine the completeness and validity of the submitted documents. Meeting the requirements of document completeness and validity is a prerequisite for progressing to the 2nd stage.

In the 2nd stage, selected candidates are invited to participate in an interview conducted by the Evaluation and Selection Committee. This oral interview serves as an opportunity for the committee to assess the candidate’s personality, evaluate their scientific background, review any prior research or professional experience, and assess their critical thinking abilities. Following the completion of the oral interviews, the Evaluation and Selection Committee compiles a list of successful candidates. The list is organized in descending order according to the selection criteria and the assigned weights for each criterion.

Ranking algorithm

In each of the above criteria (C1-C4) the candidate is graded on a scale of 0-10.

The final score (FS) of each candidate is calculated as follows:

FS = C1 x 0,3 + C2 x 0,15 + C3 x 0,15 + C4 x 0,4

Candidates who have received a ranking position up to the maximum student admission limit (35 students) are considered Successful Candidates.

Extra admissions:

The Evaluation and Selection Committee has the authority to admit additional candidates, beyond the initial limit of 35 students, in case their evaluation score matches that of the 35th successful candidate.

Runners-up:

Candidates whose evaluation scores fall below the score of the 35th successful candidate are considered as runners-up. They are eligible to register for the program if those ranked higher than them either decline the position or fail to register within the designated timeframe.

After a positive decision of the Coordination Committee, in the program could be accepted, as supernumeraries graduate students, those who passed the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) exams, in the relevant competition of internal postgraduate studies of the IKY with a subject related to the academic subject of the Program, as well as one (1) foreign scholar of the Greek State.

Candidates that have not completed their undergraduate/bachelor studies, but anticipate completing these prior to the beginning of the Program can apply for admission. Candidates of this category must submit a certificate from the appropriate Secretariat, along with their application, detailing any requirements necessary for the completion of their degree. If accepted, successful candidates in this category must submit their graduation certificate prior to the beginning of Program courses.