IPPS "Health and Environmental Factors"
The Interuniversity Program of Postgraduate Studies (IPPS or equivalently: MSc) titled "Health and Environmental Factors" is organized by the department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in collaboration with the Department of Medicine of the Democritus University of Thrace, the Department of Civil Engineering of the International Hellenic University and the Department of Geology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The aim of this MSc is the study of the impact of environmental factors on diseases, which is the cornerstone in the understanding and clarification of their etiology and pathophysiology. The courses are taught in the first and second semester (60 ECTS) and the students undertake and complete a master’s thesis during the third semester (30 ECTS).
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Study Guide
Qualification Awarded
Msc in "Health and Environmental Factors"
Programme of Study
PPS Health and Environmental Factors
Cycle / Level
2nd / Postgraduate
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Status
Active
Website
http://medhef.med.auth.gr/
Contact email
Info@med.auth.gr
ECTS / Workload
One ECTS unit corresponds to hours of workload.
Qualification awarded Msc in "Health and Environmental Factors"
Level of qualification Postgraduate
Specific admission requirements
The Program of Postgraduate Studies "Health and Environmental Factors" accepts graduates of the Departments of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Nursing, Medical Laboratories, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Geology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering-Polytechnic Schools, Public Administration, Economics, Sciences of Physical Education, Nutrition, Aesthetics-Cosmetology and other Departments as well as graduates of Military Schools of a related subject. Graduates of other Departments or other Higher Education Institutions may also be admitted, following a decision by the Special Interdepartmental Committee (S.I.C.).
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) "Health and Environmental Factors ", postgraduate students have to complete a set of courses extending over 3 semesters, which corresponds to 90 ECTS (Law 67145/B7, Law 1889/2007/Β7). Τhey have to attend and successfully be examined to ten courses; seven compulsory and three electives (60 ECTS). In the 3nd 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 Health and Environmental Factors.
Professional status (if applicable)
Graduates of the MSc "Health and Environmental Factors" will be able to work in positions of public and private sectors, which require specialized knowledge in the subject of "Health and Environmental Factors".
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, no 127/2-2-11).
Graduation requirements
3 Semesters, 90 ECTS. Approval of Postgraduate Courses (General Assembly of Special Composition 12/30-04-2015)
The students need to collect 42 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) from the Compulsory Courses, 18 ECTS from the Elective Courses and 30 ECTS from the Preparation of the MSc Thesis (for a total of 90 ECTS). Each unit ECTS represents, on average, 25 hours of theoretical or practical training or guided learning training, in accordance with similar Postagraduate Courses of European Universities.
Mode of study
Full-time or part-time studies.
Programme director or equivalent Theodora Papamitsou
Courses
Courses of the 1st semester
1st semester