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Vaccines and Infectious Diseases (in Greek)

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Goals and Objectives of the Postgraduate study program

The objective of the MSc " Vaccines and Infectious Diseases " is the fostering and enhancement of knowledge and research in the scientific fields of vaccines, infectious diseases and the social, ethical, legal and psychological problems that arise in epidemic and pandemic emergencies. In addition, the aim is to supply postgraduate students with specialized knowledge in the above fields, in order to ensure that they are adequately prepared for a successful professional career.

The objectives of the Proposed MSc " Vaccines and Infectious Diseases " are:

The theoretical and applied training of qualified health professionals including: 1) the acquisition of knowledge on the immune response to infectious agents, 2) the acquisition of knowledge on the structure, mode of transmission and pathophysiology of various infectious agents, 3) the acquisition of knowledge on vaccines, their mode of action and the human immune response with emphasis on new technology mRNA vaccines

4) training in strategic and operational planning in relation to health and social care facilities and services in pandemic situations; 5) training in precautionary measures for health professionals and the general population against infectious causes; 6) training in prevention and response to health emergencies; 7) training in epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases; and 8) training in research methodology, with emphasis on applied health research.

Moreover the MSc aims to encourage interdisciplinary research on vaccination and infectious diseases and on the social, psychological, ethical and legal problems arising in health emergencies (pandemics), and the preparation of high-level postgraduate theses.

 

  The postgraduate degree awarded

The MSc awards a single Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (MSc) in " Vaccines and Infectious Diseases”.

Admissions

The programme is open to graduates of University Departments and Departments of Higher Education Institutions (former graduates) of Health Sciences, and more specifically graduates of the Departments of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medical Laboratories.

Also, graduates of departments related to the Health Sciences, such as Social Work, Sociology and Psychology, as well as graduates of related subjects to the above categories, following a reasoned decision by the selection committee.

Candidates for the  MSc may also be final year students/graduates students of the Departments of Medicine, provided that they have graduated before the the approval of the final list of candidates for admission.

Duration of studies

The minimum duration of study in the Master's program leading to the award of the Diploma of Postgraduate Studies is one full calendar year, including the time for the preparation of the postgraduate thesis.

2. The maximum time allowed for the completion of studies shall be determined by decision of the Postgraduate Studies Programme Committee.

  Course schedule per semester                                                    

 

No.

Courses

Teaching hours / semester

ECTS

 

1st SEMESTER - COMPULSORY COURSES (face-to-face and distance learning

 

 

Α1

Vaccine research, development and clinical studies

25

6ECTS

Α2

Vaccines and Vaccination Programs

25

6ECTS

Α3

Immunology of infectious diseases; COVID-19

25

6ECTS

Α4

Molecular epidemiology - Infection prevention and control / Epidemiological surveillance

25

6ECTS

Α5

Research Methodology

25

6ECTS

 

 

Total 125

Total 30

 

2nd  SEMESTER - COMPULSORY COURSES (face-to-face and distance learning)

 

 

Β1

Emerging Diseases - Bioterrorism

25

6ECTS

Β2

Clinical and laboratory investigation of infectious diseases / Immunological, microbiological and molecular techniques

25

6ECTS

Β3

Vaccine safety and vigilance, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance

25

6ECTS

Β4

Vaccines and Infectious Diseases:- Public health and health policy issues

25

6ECTS

Β5

Psychosocial, bioethical and medico-legal issues in infectious disease management

25

6ECTS

 

 

Total 125

Total 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd SEMESTER (+ summer period) Preparation of a Master's thesis  

 

15

 

TOTAL ECTS

 

75

 

Number of admissions

A maximum of forty- five (45) postgraduate students may be admitted per year.

The staff

All faculty members of the Department of Biomedical Sciences of I.H.U. and of Dept. of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and invated speakers of foreign universities.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Goals and Objectives of the Postgraduate study program

The objective of the MSc " Vaccines and Infectious Diseases " is the fostering and enhancement of knowledge and research in the scientific fields of vaccines, infectious diseases and the social, ethical, legal and psychological problems that arise in epidemic and pandemic emergencies. In addition, the aim is to supply postgraduate students with specialized knowledge in the above fields, in order to ensure that they are adequately prepared for a successful professional career.

The objectives of the Proposed MSc " Vaccines and Infectious Diseases " are:

The theoretical and applied training of qualified health professionals including: 1) the acquisition of knowledge on the immune response to infectious agents, 2) the acquisition of knowledge on the structure, mode of transmission and pathophysiology of various infectious agents, 3) the acquisition of knowledge on vaccines, their mode of action and the human immune response with emphasis on new technology mRNA vaccines

4) training in strategic and operational planning in relation to health and social care facilities and services in pandemic situations; 5) training in precautionary measures for health professionals and the general population against infectious causes; 6) training in prevention and response to health emergencies; 7) training in epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases; and 8) training in research methodology, with emphasis on applied health research.

Moreover the MSc aims to encourage interdisciplinary research on vaccination and infectious diseases and on the social, psychological, ethical and legal problems arising in health emergencies (pandemics), and the preparation of high-level postgraduate theses.

 

  The postgraduate degree awarded

The MSc awards a single Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (MSc) in " Vaccines and Infectious Diseases”.

Admissions

The programme is open to graduates of University Departments and Departments of Higher Education Institutions (former graduates) of Health Sciences, and more specifically graduates of the Departments of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medical Laboratories.

Also, graduates of departments related to the Health Sciences, such as Social Work, Sociology and Psychology, as well as graduates of related subjects to the above categories, following a reasoned decision by the selection committee.

Candidates for the  MSc may also be final year students/graduates students of the Departments of Medicine, provided that they have graduated before the the approval of the final list of candidates for admission.

Duration of studies

The minimum duration of study in the Master's program leading to the award of the Diploma of Postgraduate Studies is one full calendar year, including the time for the preparation of the postgraduate thesis.

2. The maximum time allowed for the completion of studies shall be determined by decision of the Postgraduate Studies Programme Committee.

  Course schedule per semester                                                    

 

No.

Courses

Teaching hours / semester

ECTS

 

1st SEMESTER - COMPULSORY COURSES (face-to-face and distance learning

 

 

Α1

Vaccine research, development and clinical studies

25

6ECTS

Α2

Vaccines and Vaccination Programs

25

6ECTS

Α3

Immunology of infectious diseases; COVID-19

25

6ECTS

Α4

Molecular epidemiology - Infection prevention and control / Epidemiological surveillance

25

6ECTS

Α5

Research Methodology

25

6ECTS

 

 

Total 125

Total 30

 

2nd  SEMESTER - COMPULSORY COURSES (face-to-face and distance learning)

 

 

Β1

Emerging Diseases - Bioterrorism

25

6ECTS

Β2

Clinical and laboratory investigation of infectious diseases / Immunological, microbiological and molecular techniques

25

6ECTS

Β3

Vaccine safety and vigilance, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance

25

6ECTS

Β4

Vaccines and Infectious Diseases:- Public health and health policy issues

25

6ECTS

Β5

Psychosocial, bioethical and medico-legal issues in infectious disease management

25

6ECTS

 

 

Total 125

Total 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd SEMESTER (+ summer period) Preparation of a Master's thesis  

 

15

 

TOTAL ECTS

 

75

 

Number of admissions

A maximum of forty- five (45) postgraduate students may be admitted per year.

The staff

All faculty members of the Department of Biomedical Sciences of I.H.U. and of Dept. of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and invated speakers of foreign universities.

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