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Doctorate Studies in Biomedical Sciences

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Doctorate studies in the Department of Biomedical Sciences were established  in 2020 (Government Gazette 3489, 24/08/2020).

 

The Doctoral Degree is an academic title, which certifies the performance of an original scientific research and the essential contribution of its holder to the advancement of science and knowledge in the Biomedical Sciences discipline. Organized and independent innovative research motivated by the advancement of science through new data, methods and practices are encouraged and supported in the research field.

 

 

Eligibility criteria

Those who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a PhD thesis at the Department of Biomedical Sciences:

- Graduates of a higher education institution (University or Technological sector) of Greece or an equivalent institution abroad.

- Holders of a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies from a national university or a recognized as equivalent institution abroad or holders of a single and indivisible postgraduate degree according to article 46 of Law 4485/2017. In cases where the Bachelor's and Master's degrees are not relevant to the topic of the Doctoral Thesis, the Assembly of the Department may oblige the Doctoral Candidate to attend and to successfully pass one (1) to four (4) courses relevant to the topic of the Doctoral Thesis.

- Possess English language proficiency documented by a relevant certificate at least equivalent to the State Certificate of Language Proficiency Level B2 or other supporting documents.

Doctoral Candidates should not be related up to the third degree to a member of the Three-Member Advisory Committee or the Board of the Department or the Seven-Member Examination Committee.

In the following exceptional cases, PhD Candidates who do not hold a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (M.Sc.) will be admitted as PhD Candidates:

a) graduates of 5-year and 6-year departments/schools of a cognitive subject related to the doctoral thesis, in the domestic territory, or equivalent recognized departments/schools abroad.

b) Scientists who have significant professional and/or research experience relevant to the subject of the thesis. In these cases, the Assembly of the Department shall justify adequately its decision following a proposal and a detailed memorandum of the  Board of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of par. 3 of article 38 of the law. 4485/2017.

In the above cases a) and b), it may be proposed that the candidate attend and successfully pass the examination in courses of Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programs of the Department and/or other Departments, which are defined by the Assembly of the Department after the proposal of the Tripartite Advisory Committee and the Supervisor and are relevant to the topic of the doctoral thesis. The start of the dissertation may be started in parallel with the proposed courses.

 

 

Duration

1. The minimum duration for the award of the Doctoral Degree is three (3) full calendar years from the date of the appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee.

2. The maximum duration of the Doctoral Dissertation is six (6) full calendar years from the date of appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee. The above time may be extended for two (2) additional years, upon request of the candidate and a well-founded decision of the Departmental Assembly.

3. For Doctoral Candidates who are exceptionally admitted without holding a Master's Degree, the minimum time period for obtaining the Doctoral Degree is four (4) full calendar years from the date of the appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee.

4. The Assembly of the Department may decide to suspend the Doctoral Candidate's studies for a period of one or two academic semesters, upon his/her request. Permission to suspend studies for a period longer than two academic semesters may be granted if the Doctoral Candidate invokes serious and documented reasons. This period of suspension is not included in the total time spent on the Doctoral Dissertation.

5. A change or specialization of the title may be carried out after a well-founded recommendation of the Tripartite Advisory Committee and approval by the Assembly.

A change of topic in the Doctoral Dissertation under preparation may be carried out after a documented recommendation of the Tripartite Advisory Committee and approval by the Assembly. In the case where the change of topic of the Doctoral Thesis

leads to a new scientific field, the procedure of Article 8 of these Regulations shall be followed from the outset. The time already spent on the previous topic in the P.D.S. is not included in the total time spent on the Doctoral Dissertation.

 

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Doctorate studies in the Department of Biomedical Sciences were established  in 2020 (Government Gazette 3489, 24/08/2020).

 

The Doctoral Degree is an academic title, which certifies the performance of an original scientific research and the essential contribution of its holder to the advancement of science and knowledge in the Biomedical Sciences discipline. Organized and independent innovative research motivated by the advancement of science through new data, methods and practices are encouraged and supported in the research field.

 

 

Eligibility criteria

Those who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for a PhD thesis at the Department of Biomedical Sciences:

- Graduates of a higher education institution (University or Technological sector) of Greece or an equivalent institution abroad.

- Holders of a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies from a national university or a recognized as equivalent institution abroad or holders of a single and indivisible postgraduate degree according to article 46 of Law 4485/2017. In cases where the Bachelor's and Master's degrees are not relevant to the topic of the Doctoral Thesis, the Assembly of the Department may oblige the Doctoral Candidate to attend and to successfully pass one (1) to four (4) courses relevant to the topic of the Doctoral Thesis.

- Possess English language proficiency documented by a relevant certificate at least equivalent to the State Certificate of Language Proficiency Level B2 or other supporting documents.

Doctoral Candidates should not be related up to the third degree to a member of the Three-Member Advisory Committee or the Board of the Department or the Seven-Member Examination Committee.

In the following exceptional cases, PhD Candidates who do not hold a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (M.Sc.) will be admitted as PhD Candidates:

a) graduates of 5-year and 6-year departments/schools of a cognitive subject related to the doctoral thesis, in the domestic territory, or equivalent recognized departments/schools abroad.

b) Scientists who have significant professional and/or research experience relevant to the subject of the thesis. In these cases, the Assembly of the Department shall justify adequately its decision following a proposal and a detailed memorandum of the  Board of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of par. 3 of article 38 of the law. 4485/2017.

In the above cases a) and b), it may be proposed that the candidate attend and successfully pass the examination in courses of Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programs of the Department and/or other Departments, which are defined by the Assembly of the Department after the proposal of the Tripartite Advisory Committee and the Supervisor and are relevant to the topic of the doctoral thesis. The start of the dissertation may be started in parallel with the proposed courses.

 

 

Duration

1. The minimum duration for the award of the Doctoral Degree is three (3) full calendar years from the date of the appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee.

2. The maximum duration of the Doctoral Dissertation is six (6) full calendar years from the date of appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee. The above time may be extended for two (2) additional years, upon request of the candidate and a well-founded decision of the Departmental Assembly.

3. For Doctoral Candidates who are exceptionally admitted without holding a Master's Degree, the minimum time period for obtaining the Doctoral Degree is four (4) full calendar years from the date of the appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee.

4. The Assembly of the Department may decide to suspend the Doctoral Candidate's studies for a period of one or two academic semesters, upon his/her request. Permission to suspend studies for a period longer than two academic semesters may be granted if the Doctoral Candidate invokes serious and documented reasons. This period of suspension is not included in the total time spent on the Doctoral Dissertation.

5. A change or specialization of the title may be carried out after a well-founded recommendation of the Tripartite Advisory Committee and approval by the Assembly.

A change of topic in the Doctoral Dissertation under preparation may be carried out after a documented recommendation of the Tripartite Advisory Committee and approval by the Assembly. In the case where the change of topic of the Doctoral Thesis

leads to a new scientific field, the procedure of Article 8 of these Regulations shall be followed from the outset. The time already spent on the previous topic in the P.D.S. is not included in the total time spent on the Doctoral Dissertation.

 

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IHU boasts 23 Master programs taught exclusively in English attracting international students from all over Europe as well as Greek students who wish to broaden their horizons receiving international education at a reasonable cost. With a wide range of subjects ranging from more traditional studies such as engineering and economics to modern studies such as Cybersecurity and Strategic Product Design, IHU offers something for everyone. The institution supports students from every background and age group to thrive in their future career providing them not only with academic qualifications but also with opportunities to gain practical work experience .

Here is the structure of IHU’s departments. Explore them to find the right course for you:

Undergraduate study programs

Bachelor

 

Speciality

Specialisation

1.

School of Geosciences -

Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Oenology

Specialisations:

- Agricultural Biotechnology

- Oenology

2.

School of Geosciences -

 Department of Agriculture

Specialisations:

- Agricultural Economy and Entrepreneurship

- Animal Production Science

- Crop Production  

3.

School of Geosciences -

Department of Forestry & Natural Environment

Specialisations:

-Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation

-Natural Resources Protection &

 Climate Change Management

-Architecture & Landscape Restoration

4.

School of Geosciences -

Department of Food Science and Technology

Area/Subject:

Food Science and Technology

5.

School of Sciences

Department of Computer Science

Area/Subject:

Computer Science

6.

School of Sciences

Department of Physics

Specialisations:

-Electronics – Nanotechnology

-Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity

-Physics and Energy Applications

7.

School of Sciences

Department of Chemistry

Specialisations:

-Chemistry and Petroleum Technology

-Chemistry and Materials Technology

8.

School of Social Sciences

Department of Early Childhood Education and Care

Area/Subject:

Early Childhood Education and Care

9.

School of Social Sciences

Department of Library, Archive and Information Science

Area/Subject:

Library, Archive and Information Science

10.

School of Engineering- Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

Area/Subject:

Industrial Engineering and Management

11.

School of Engineering - Department of Environmental Engineering 

Area/Subject:

Environmental Engineering 

12.

School of Engineering - Department of Information and Electronic Engineering 

Area/Subject:

Information and Electronic Engineering 

13.

School of Engineering- Department of Computer, Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering

Area/Subject:

Computer, Informatics and

Telecommunications Engineering

14.

Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering 

Area/Subject:

Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering 

15.

School of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering 

Area/Subject:

Mechanical Engineering 

16.

School of Engineering , Department of Civil Engineering 

Area/Subject:

Civil Engineering 

17.

School Of Health Sciences - Department of Biomedical Sciences 

Area/Subject:

Biomedical Sciences ,

Medical Laboratory Technology

18.

School Of Health Sciences - Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics

Area/Subject:

Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics

19.

School Of Health Sciences - Department of Nursing (Thessaloniki)

Area/Subject:

Nursing

20.

School Of Health Sciences - Department of Nursing (Didymoteicho Branch)

Area/Subject:

Nursing

21.

School Of Health Sciences - Department of Midwifery Science (Thessaloniki)

Area/Subject:

Obstetrical, Gynecological and Neonatal Health Care

22.

School Of Health Sciences - Department of Physiotherapy

Area/Subject:

Physiotherapy

23.

School of Science and Technology- Department of Oil Technology

Area/Subject:

Oil Technology

Energy

24.

School of Economics and Business Administration - Department of Supply Chain Management (Katerini)

Area/Subject:

Supply Chain Management , Logistics

25.

School of Economics and Business Administration - Department of Business Administration, Marketing and Tourism

Area/Subject:

Organizations Administration

Marketing

Management of Tourism and Hospitality

26.

School of Economics and Business Administration - Department of Management Science and Technology

Area/Subject:

Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Human Resources

Information Technology

27.

School of Economics and Business Adm i nistration - Department of Accounting and Information Systems (Thessaloniki)

Area/Subject:

Accounting and Information Systems

28.

School of Economics and Business Administration - Department of Accounting and Finance (Kavala )

Area/Subject:

Accounting & Informatics

Economics & Related Infrastructure

29.

School of Economics and Business Administration - Department of Economic Sciences (Serres)

Area/Subject:

Economic Theory and Policy

Finance and Accounting

Econometric - Statistical Analysis and Digital Economy.

30.

School of Economics and Business Administration - Department of Business Administration (Serres )

Area/Subject:

Management/Marketing,

Economics and Finance,

Computer Science and Operations Research

31.

School Of Design Sciences - Department of Creative Design and Clothing

Area/Subject:

Creative Design and Clothing

32.

School Of Design Sciences - Department of Interior Architecture

Area/Subject:

Architectural Composition,

Industrial Design

Fine Arts and space

Digital Representations and Technology

School of Humanities  , Social Sciences  and Economics

Executive MBA 

MSc in Management

MSc in Banking & Finance

MSc in International Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Management

MSc in Environmental Management and Sustainability

MSc in Strategic Product Design

MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

LLM in Transnational and European Commercial Law & Alternative Dispute Resolution

MA in Art, Law and Economy

MSc in Energy Law, Business, Regulation and Policy

MA in Black Sea Studies

MA in the Classical Archaeology and the Ancient History of Macedonia

 

School of Science and Technology

MSc in Information & Communication Technology Systems

MSc in e-Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

MSc in Communications and Cyber Security

MSc in Mobile and Web Computing

MSc in Energy Systems

MSc in Energy Management

MSc in Energy Design of Buildings

  School of Geosciences

  • Department of Agriculture (Thessaloniki)

1. Environmental Management and Environmental Education

2. Innovative Systems of Sustainable Agricultural Production

  • Department of Food Science and Technology (Thessaloniki)

1.     Quality, Production  and Management in the Food Industry

School Of Health Sciences

  • Department of Biomedical Sciences (Thessaloniki)
  • Biomedical and Molecular Sciences in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases (in Greek & in English)
  • Applied Gerontology and Geriatrics (in Greek)
  • Vaccines and Infectious Diseases (in Greek)
  • Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (Thessaloniki)
  • MSc in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics
  • MSc in Cosmetology
  • Department of Nursing (Thessaloniki)
  • Diabetes mellitus care
  • Department of Physiotherapy (Thessaloniki)
  • Master of Science in Pediatric Physiotherapy

School of Social Sciences

  • Department of Early Childhood Education and Care (Thessaloniki)

Digital and soft skills in Education Sciences

School of Engineering

  • Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (Thessaloniki)
  • MSc in Applied Automation Engineering Systems
  • Robotics, STEAM and New Technologies
  • MSc on Smart Maritime & Surveying Systems 
  • Department of Environmental Engineering (Thessaloniki)
  • Design and Construction of Technical Projects
  • Department of Information and Electronic Engineering (Thessaloniki)
  • MSc in Web Intelligence
  • MSc in Applied Electronics Systems
  • Department of Computer, Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering (Serres)
  • MSc in Robotics
  • M.Sc. in Telecommunications and Computer Networks
  • MSc in Applied Informatics
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering (Serres)
  • Renewable Energy Resource Utilization Systems
  • Department of Civil Engineering (Serres)
  • Interventions in existing buildings and urban ensembles: reinforcements, reuse and spatial renewals

 

School of Economics and Business Administration

  • Department of Supply Chain Management (Katerini)
  • Postgraduate program in Supply Chain Management
  • Department of Business Administration, Marketing and Tourism (Thessaloniki)
  • Postgraduate program in Management and Business Administration (MBA)
  • Postgraduate program in Management of Tourism Enterprises and Organisations
  • Inter-departmental postgraduate program in Management of Health and Welfare Units
  • Postgraduate program in Management and Organisation of Educational Units
  • Department of Accounting and Information Systems (Thessaloniki)
  • Financial Management, Accounting
  • and Information Systems
  • Department of Economic Sciences (Serres)
  • Financial  Accounting and Management
  • Department of Business Administration (Serres)
  • Inter-departmental postgraduate program in Public Administration
  • MBA in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Master in Business Administration (MBA)

The International Hellenic University offers full-scholarships to exceptional prospective students. 
To be eligible for the scholarship, you need to provide evidence of academic excellence such as a first class bachelor degree or an official document from the School that you have been among the top graduates of your class.

For more info please visit www.ihu.edu.gr 

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