Study Guide

<p>In the MSc entitled "Stem cells and Regenerative Medicine" are admitted graduates of Departments of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Department of Medical Laboratories, as well as graduates of other related departments A.E.I. and a.T.E.I. or equivalent foreign institutes with relative scientific field.The attendance of additional courses may be deemed necessary for graduates of departments with less relevance of the subject, following a decision of EDE. Candidates can also be senior students, who will have successfully completed their undergraduate studies before the end of enrollment and will meet all the requirements for admission to the MSc. </p>

<p>According to Law 4783/24.12.2019 and Law 5470/11.12.2020, for the acquisition of the Postgraduate Specialization Degree "Stem cells and Regenerative Medicine", postgraduate students have to complete a set of courses extending over 4 semesters, which corresponds to 120 ECTS (Law 67145/B7, Law 1889/2007/7). They have to attend and successfully be examined to 12 subjects (Background-General Knowledge, Scientific Area, Dexterity Development), which are divided as follows: a) In the 1st semester (30 ECTS) - 4 subjects b) In the 2nd semester (30 ECTS) - 4 subjects and c) In the 3rd semester (30 ECTS) - 4 subjects. In the 4th semester (30 ECTS) they design and accomplish their Postgraduate Thesis, which they defend publicly and, subsequently, being examined. The program aims to the specialization of a spectrum of scientists in Stem cells and Regenerative Medicine.</p><p>The scope of the MSc, which takes place at the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, is the study and research of stem cell biology. Special emphasis is also given on the research and applications of Regenerative Medicine in medical specialties, both in the theoretical background and in the applications in clinical practice. In this way, modern areas of Biology and Medicine are combined with areas of Chemistry, Pharmacology, Bioethics and Entrepreneurship.</p><p>The aim of the program is to cultivate and promote scientific knowledge and research in the above fields. In particular, the program aims to provide high-level postgraduate studies, to train students with basic scientific knowledge and laboratory skills for the interdisciplinary approach of research , to provide education and specialized knowledge in the field of Stem cell biology and Regenerative Medicine, to promote research and academic work in these fields, to specialize doctors, biologists-biotechnologists and other graduates of biomedical departments through systematic practical training in order to provide high-level research and scientific work, to promote interdisciplinary cooperation and research on development of new medical technologies and applications, and to develop critical thinking during the preparation of high-level master΄s thesis, which is required for doctoral-level studies.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Learning Outcomes of the Inter-Institutional MSc Program (DPMS)</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Fundamental principles of stem cell biology</strong> and the factors that influence stem cell growth/proliferation and differentiation.</li><li><strong>Biomaterials</strong> and their applications in <strong>Regenerative Medicine</strong>.</li><li><strong>Modern laboratory techniques</strong> and development of <strong>research skills</strong>.</li><li><strong>In silico</strong> study and <strong>bioinformatics</strong>.</li><li><strong>Operation of a laboratory</strong> engaged in stem?cell applications, with particular emphasis on <strong>Regenerative Medicine</strong>.</li><li><strong>Design, recording, evaluation, and dissemination</strong> of research results.</li><li><strong>How research outputs can be translated into clinical practice</strong>.</li><li><strong>Applications of stem cells in medical science</strong>, in particular: (a) degenerative diseases, (b) surgery, (c) transplantation, and (d) Regenerative Medicine with applications in <strong>orthopedics, dermatology,</strong> and <strong>plastic surgery</strong>.</li></ul>

<p>Professional qualification is not applicable in the public or private sector. </p>

<p>The qualification is a terminal award and allows access to doctoral studies. </p>

<p>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):<br>Άριστα (Arista) Excellent: 8.50 - 10.00<br>Λίαν Καλώς (Lian Kalos) Very Good : 6.50 - 8.49<br>Καλώς (Kalos) Good : 6.00 - 6.49<br>Ανεπιτυχώς (Anepitychos) Fail : 0,00 - 5,99<br>Minimum passing grade : 6 (AUTH Rule of Procedure Α.Π.Θ., no 127/2-2-11).</p>

<p>4 SEMESTERS, 120 ECTS </p><p>A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS units and each semester to 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) (1 ECTS=25-30). Compliance with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) regulations started in 2007, when the Greek Legislation was harmonized with the relevant European one (Ministerial Decision no F5/89656/ί3, art. 1-3, Hellenic Government Gazette no 1466/2007/B). A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS units and each semester to 30 ECTS. </p>

<p>Full time </p>