RESEARCH MASTER THESIS
| Title | ΕΡΕΥΝΗΤΙΚΗ ΜΕΤΑΠΤΥΧΙΑΚΗ ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ / RESEARCH MASTER THESIS |
| Code | FHB.3.1R |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Elena Drosopoulou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600026553 |
Programme of Study: DTPMS YGIEINĪ KAI VIOTECΗNOLOGIA TROFIMŌN
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600273601
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600273601
Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the Research Master's Thesis, students will be able to demonstrate: 1) research competence, independence and initiative, 2) advanced skills for independent scientific inquiry and critical thinking. 3) independent interpretation and analysis of research results; 4) advanced skills in writing and presenting scientific papers; 5) advanced skills in communication and the public presentation of their scientific work; 6) the ability to conduct research following proper laboratory practices.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The Research Master’s Thesis involves the direct involvement of students in the research activities of the faculty members of the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Study Programme. They will be asked to explore new scientific research questions, design experiments, collect data, and draw scientific conclusions. Through the Master’s Thesis Project students develop independent thinking and become able to contribute substantially to new scientific knowledge in the field of food hygiene and biotechnology. At the end of their project, students will be asked to prepare a detailed thesis and present their findings to the public, demonstrating their scientific expertise and communication skills.
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Assigment | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 497 | 19.9 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 200 | 8 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 750 | 30 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
Last Update
09-09-2025
