The Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) organizes for the Academic year of 2023-2024 a Program of Postgraduate Studies in “Dental & Craniofacial Bioengineering and Applied Biomaterials”, according to the provisions of Chapter 9th [Organization and Operation of Second and Third Cycle Programs] of Greek Law.4957/21-07-2022 (Government Gazette 141/vol.A /́ 21-07-2022), "New Horizons in Higher Education Institutions: Strengthening the quality, functionality and connection of Higher Education Institutes (A.E.I.) with the society and other provisions") as modified and valid and the decision 31375/2018(HGG Vol.B 3841/6-9-2018)“Establishment of a Program of Postgraduate Studies (MSc) in Dental and Craniofacial Bioengineering & Applied Biomaterials (DCB&AB) of the Department of Dentistry of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki”, starting October, 2023 and invites anyone interested to apply.

Eligibility criteria:
The MSc in DCB&AB aims to attract international applicants from all over the world.
Applicants should hold an Undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1 honors or equivalent) in Health Sciences, School of Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer and Material Sciences and other related disciplines.

Graduates of relative departments of European Union Institutions and of foreign countries outside the European Union, which have already received the recognition of first cycle degree from DOATAP or included in the National Registry of Foreign Recognized Higher Education Institutes, (based on articles 304, 307 of Law 4957/2022) are also eligible. The degree and the certificate of analytical score (which states ECTS, detailed rating of each course with a brief description of the content and accurate description of the clinical/laboratory practice of each cognitive item) should be in the English language, or translated into the Greek language, with validation by consular authority in both cases.

Proficiency in English (written, spoken) for non-native English speakers.

Maximum number of students: 15 per year.

In addition, members of the categories Ε.Ε.P., Ε.DΙ.P.and Ε.Τ.Ε.P., if they meet the conditions of the first paragraph of par. 1 of article 34, they can be registered as supernumeraries and only one per year, per PS., if they serve in AUTh and fulfilling the conditions that the degree and the work they perform at the relevant Institution are in a subject related to DCB&AB.

Applicants’ selection criteria:

• Undergraduate Degree: percentage 30 %
• Additional qualifications: percentage 15 %
  • - Graduation ranking (three first ranks)
  • - IT skills, other languages qualifications, attendance of scientific congresses
• Relevant research, scientific and professional activity: percentage 25%
• Interview (in person or by skype): percentage 30 %

For all non-native English speaker applicants, the proof of English language competence at level C2 is a mandatory requirement and can be proven by the certificates mentioned below:

1. Greek National Foreign Language Exam System (C2).
2. Certificate of Proficiency in English, University of Cambridge or Michigan.
3. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)-The British Council-IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia, total score 7.5 or higher.
4. London Tests of English Level 5 - Proficient Communication - EDEXCEL.
5. City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (reading, writing, and listening)-MASTERY-and City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (spoken)-MASTERY ή City and Guilds Certificate in International ESOL-MASTERY- and Guilds Certificate in International Spoken ESOL-MASTERY (submitted all together).
6. BULATS English Language Test, score 90-100, Cambridge University.
7. ISE IV Integrated Skills in English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International Trinity College London.
8. OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Level 3 (Common European Framework equivalent level C2).
9. ESB Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International All modes (Council of Europe Level C2).
10. Test of Interactive English, C2 Level.
11. Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree received from foreign English-language University or Degree of the Faculty of English Literature from Greek University.
12. Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), total score 905 - Educational Testing Service/Chauncey, USA.
13. TOEFL revised-PBT, TOEFL iBT, score: 220old evaluation system, 80 new evaluation system.

Required Application Documents:

1. A signed application form
2. Academic transcripts (officially translated in English): a. undergraduate diploma and b. transcript of records (For foreign candidates recognition by the DOATAP. for the title of Studies of the first cycle is required until the award of the D.M.S.)
3. RecentCV/Resume
4. Documents concerning relevant research, scientific and professional activity
5. Proof of English language competence
6. Proof of other languages’competence
7. Two recommendation letters
8. Letter of motivation to be evaluated along with the interview
9. IT skills
10. Copy of ID/passport/visa

Deadline for the submission of applications: Friday 15th September 2023

Dates of interest:
Interviews: 20th September, 2023
1st Semester start date: October, 2023

Any objections will be accepted within 5 days of the announcement of the results.

For further information please contact Mrs. O. Mpika at olgampika@dent.auth.gr (+302310999477), or visit the following websites: here and here.

The signed application form will be sent to: msc_dentalengineering@dent.auth.gr and olgampika@dent.auth.gr. Hard copies of all required documents included in USB, should be personally submitted or sent by registered mail until Friday 15th September 2023 to the following address:

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY (General Secretary) UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
54124 THESSALONIKI
GREECE

With the indication: Attention to Mrs. O. Mpika
“For the Postgraduate Program “DENTAL AND CRANIOFACIAL BIOENGINEERING & APPLIED BIOMATERIALS (DCB&AB)”

Call for Applications
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