IPPS "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences"
The Interuniversity Program of Postgraduate Studies (IPPS or equivalently: MSc) titled "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences" is organized by the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Department of Primary Education of the University of West Macedonia. The aim of this MSc is the introduction and professional development of Biomedical Scientists in the areas of personality and communication in their workplace as well as the cultivation of high mental functions, development of valuable, emotional and interpersonal skills, application of knowledge in specialized fields, etc., so that they can respond more adequately to the demands of their profession, and current affairs and challenges.
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Study Guide
Qualification Awarded
Postgraduate Diploma in "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences"
Programme of Study
IPPS Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences
Cycle / Level
2nd / Postgraduate
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Status
Active
Website
https://www.med.auth.gr
Contact email
softskills@med.auth.gr
ECTS One ECTS unit corresponds to 26 hours of workload.
Qualification awarded Postgraduate Diploma in "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences"
Level of qualification Postgraduate
Specific admission requirements The Program of Postgraduate Studies "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences" accepts graduates of the Departments of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Nursing, other Health Scientists (such as Specialists for the Prevention and Treatment of Addicted Persons, Health Visitors, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech Therapists) as well as graduates of Psychology, Sociology, Social Work and Primary Education.
The admission of students is based on rating their documented qualifications and their interview.
Qualification requirements and regulations, profile of the programme, key learning outcomes and occupational profiles According to Law 1567/20-10-2004, alteration Law 1807/10-9-2007, for the acquisition of the Master of Science (MSc) "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences", postgraduate students have to complete a set of courses extending over 2 semesters (including the summer), which corresponds to 75 ECTS (Law 67145/B7, Law 1889/2007/ Β7). Τhey have to attend and successfully be examined to six courses; four compulsory and two electives (45 ECTS). In the 2nd semester (30 ECTS) they design and complete their Postgraduate Thesis, which they defend publicly and, subsequently, being examined. The program aims to the specialization of a spectrum of scientists in "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences".
Professional status (if applicable) Graduates of the MSc "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences" will be able to work in positions of public and private sectors, which require specialized knowledge in the subject of "Critical thinking and soft skills in Biomedical Sciences".
Access to further studies The qualification is a terminal award and allows access to doctoral studies.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading Grading scheme, grade distribution guidance (in original language): A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education. The grading scheme for the qualification of the Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Study Program follows the following distribution: (Ministerial Decision no Φ.1231/ Β1/425 art.60, Hellenic Government Gazette no 1099/2000/B):
Άριστα (Arista) Excellent: 8.50-10.00
Λίαν Καλώς (Lian Kalos) Very Good: 6.50- 8.49
Καλώς (Kalos) Good: 6.00-6.49
Minimum passing grade: 6 (AUTH Rule of Procedure Α. Π. Θ., no 127/2-2-11).
Graduation requirements 2 Semesters (including the summer), 75 ECTS. Approval of Postgraduate Courses (General Assembly of Special Composition 12/30-04-2015).
The students need to collect 45 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) from the Compulsory and Elective Courses, and 30 ECTS from the Preparation of the MSc Thesis (for a total of 75 ECTS). Each unit ECTS represents, on average, 25 hours of theoretical or practical training or guided learning training, in accordance with similar Postgraduate Courses of European Universities.
Mode of study Full-time or part-time studies.
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