The purpose of the program is to acquire research expertise in a specific subject of Chemistry.
1) Perform research on a specific subject of Chemistry.2) Training of students in techniques and instruments related to their subject.3) Be able to make presentations and write reports on a) review research results after bibliographic research, b) their own research work.4) Be able to present and write a dissertation.5) Be aware of issues of general interest related to research in Chemistry.6) Be able to use the journals' databases and read scientific papers in English.
Department: Department of Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Programme Name: Chemistry
Direction: Chemistry
Level of Qualification: 3rd Cycle (Doctoral's Degree) [8 Semesters]
Mode of Study: Full time
Language of Instruction: Greek
Coordinator: Associate Professor Eftychia Pinakoulaki
The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.• Letters of recommendation.• Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).• Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals, (b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc.
Students must always advise the University's' Postgraduate Study Rules
Successful completion of the requirements of the ProgramUp to 60 ECTS may be exempted from postgraduate courses.
Please advise Postgraduate Study Rules
The diploma dissertation, thesis, research and writing stages are graded with Success / Failure. The final grade of the dissertation is registered in the last semester of its elaboration. The doctoral dissertation is graded as Success or Failure
Holders of postgraduate degrees in Chemistry are employed in the local industry and the public sector in high and responsible positions, as researchers / professors in research centers / universities or as secondary school teachers. It should be noted that postgraduate studies in Chemistry lead, in addition to the specialized knowledge, to the development of a wider range of competencies, critical thinking and organizational spirit, which allow graduates to work with claims in areas that are not directly related to research projects offered by the Department of Chemistry.