Guide de l’étudiant

<p>Applicants holding a degree from a School or Department of Veterinary Medicine in Greece or from an equivalent, recognized institution abroad are eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Programme.</p><p>The selection process is carried out by a competent Three-Member Selection and Examination Committee, appointed by decision of the Department Assembly and consisting of faculty members who are involved in postgraduate teaching in the MSc Programme “Companion Animal Medicine”.</p><p>The Selection Committee evaluates the applicants and submits to the Department Assembly a list of successful candidates and reserve candidates, taking into particular consideration the following criteria:</p><p>I. Proven knowledge of English and, in the case of international applicants, Greek. Applicants who do not meet these requirements are examined both orally and in writing by a committee appointed by the Coordinating Committee (CC) to assess their proficiency in the foreign language. With regard to the Greek language, a certificate of proficiency in Greek issued by an official body is required.</p><p>II. The overall degree grade and the grades obtained in courses related to the subject areas most closely associated with the relevant field of study/specialization of the MSc Programme, as determined by the Coordinating Committee.</p><p>III. Research activity and publications in scientific journals, if any.</p><p>IV. Professional experience relevant to the subject of the MSc Programme.</p><p>V. An oral interview with the Selection Committee or the Coordinating Committee.</p><p>VI. Two letters of recommendation.</p>

<p>To obtain the Postgraduate Diploma (Master of Science – MSc) awarded by the Postgraduate Programme “Companion Animal Medicine” of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, postgraduate students are required to successfully complete the prescribed curriculum for their chosen specialization, in accordance with the current Regulations of the MSc Programme.</p><p>The programme provides specialized theoretical and clinical training in Companion Animal Medicine and offers the following specializations: Companion Animal Surgery, Companion Animal Internal Medicine, and Anaesthesiology – Intensive Care of Companion Animals.</p><p>To complete their studies, students must fulfil all academic requirements prescribed for their respective specialization, including successful completion of the courses, participation in the required clinical and practical training, and preparation and successful defence of a postgraduate diploma thesis, in accordance with the provisions of the Programme Regulations.</p><p>The duration of the programme is four (4) academic semesters, including two (2) summer periods. The award of the Postgraduate Diploma is subject to the fulfilment of all curriculum requirements and any additional conditions stipulated in the current Regulations of the MSc Programme.</p>

<p>Doctoral Studies (PhD)</p>

<p>The grading scale used to assess postgraduate students’ academic performance ranges from zero (0) to ten (10), as follows:</p><p>Excellent: 8.5 to 10</p><p>Very Good: 6.5 to below 8.5</p><p>Good: 6.0 to below 6.5</p><p>The minimum passing grade is six (6).</p>

<p>four (4) semesters</p>

<p>Full-time Study</p>