Interdepartmental Program of Graduate Studies in “Personalized Medicine”
Departments of Medicine and Pharmacy of University of Patras
+30 2610969104
medphd@upatras.gr
https://persomed.upatras.gr/en
Scope
The course leads to an MSc in Personalized Medicine.
The International MSc in Personalized Medicine aims to educate graduate students to plan, implement and evaluate Personalized Medicine programs and actions. Personalized Medicine is a rapidly evolving field, covering the diagnostic and therapeutic spectrum of all diseases. In the context of Personalized Medicine, the molecular-biological basis of disease is studied and used for individualised treatment choices, following the principle 'the right medication for the right patient'. The MSc Personalized Medicine covers Molecular basis of disease, Modern diagnostic approaches and biomarkers, translational research, research methodology, pharmacogenomics, clinical medicine, biomedicine, biotechnology and economics of targeted therapies.
Program Objectives:
- To promote knowledge, advance research, cover educational, research and societal needs and contribute to the development of the scientific field of Personalized Medicine
- To educate biomedical scientists in the applications of Personalized Medicine for research, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- To provide high-level interdisciplinary training of young scientists towards scientific research or employment in the Health and Innovation Sectors.
- To prepare graduates for doctoral level studies
Admission of Students
The program accepts up to 50 students per year. Candidates must have a first degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Nursing or other university departments with related subjects. Applications must be submitted via the online application system of the University of Patras.
Required supporting documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- 1. Application
- 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
* 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.
Duration and Attendance
- Duration: 1 year (fall and spring semesters).
- Part-time attendance is possible (2 years duration).
- Language of teaching: English
Courses are delivered throughout the Fall and Spring Semester in the afternoon Wednesday till Friday and Saturday morning. They are held online via zoom weekly and at the premises of the University of Patras once a month. Course attendance in mandatory.
Fees
Tuition fees: €2.000 payable in two installments
Free Tuition
A full tuition exemption is available to Postgraduate students whose individual income and family income, if shared, do not independently exceed, the individual 100%, and the family 70% of the national average disposable equivalent income.
Fee waiver applications, along with supporting documents, are submitted after registration and payment of 1st instalment. The total number of students with tuition waiver cannot exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total number of admitted students.