Athens International Master’s Programme in Neurosciences
USEFUL LINKS
Hellenic Society for Neurosciences www.hsfn.gr
Hellenic Neurological Society, www.enee.gr
Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, www.fens.org
Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS), http://www.fens.org/Training/NENS/
Dana Alliance for Brain, www.dana.org
Society for Neuroscience, www.sfn.org
News
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Neuroscience Dictionary
At the web page of the Hellenic Society for Neurosciences you can find a dictionary (Latin-English...
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Brain Week
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Welcome
Welcome to the webpage of the "Athens International Master's Programme in Neuroscience"
The purpose of the postgraduate program «Athens International Master's Programme in Neurosciences» is to provide high quality graduate education at the Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) level in the scientific field of neuroscience.
The postgraduate program of studies leads in the award of a "Postgraduate Specialisation Degree" in Neurosciences (Master in Neurosciences) after full and successful completion of studies based on the curriculum
The "Athens International Master's Programme in Neuoscience" is operated jointly by the:
Department of Biology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Department of Nursing of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Department of Dentistry of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens
The National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos"
Biomedical Sciences Research Center “Alexander Fleming”
National Hellenic Research Foundation
Eligible candidates and knowledge requirements
The candidates admitted to the Program are graduates of Departments of domestic Universities and Higher Technological/Research Institutes and graduates of recognized equivalent institutions abroad (according to paragraph. 1, Article 4 of Law. 3685/08).
No distinction is made between University Degrees but candidates should have good knowledge of Cell Biology and basic knowledge of Nervous System Physiology.
The students are evaluated through their Biographical Sketch, exams, and interviews. Written exams will be performed in MJune to assess the basic knowledge of students in cell biology and neuronal physiology through multiple choice questions. The exams will take place via an electronic platform. Students will not be required to travel to Athens.
The interviews of selected candidates will take place in July 2023.
Applicants who have not been taught the specific subjects must make sure to attend the relevant undergraduate courses and/or online seminars or read relevant books. Students can find free textbooks at: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/subjects/education or https://www.oercommons.org/ or other sources
In addition, knowledge of Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry is important.
Below, you will find Cell biology and neuronal physiology titles to guide your reading:
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TITLES
Cell structure and cellular organelles; Cytoskeleton; Cell proliferation and cell death.
Gene structure; DNA replication and transcription; mRNA translation; Regulation of gene expression; transcription factors; small non-coding RNAs;
Protein synthesis, modifications, trafficking, localization, processing, and degradation.
Vesicular Trafficking, Secretion, and Endocytosis
Receptors and signal transduction;
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM TITLES
Electrical Activity in Neurons; Ion Channels; Voltage-Gated Cation Channels; Resting Potential; Action Potential; Structure of Synapses; Synaptic Release; Neurotransmitter receptors; Signal transduction; Cells of the nervous system; Basic functional neuroanatomy (main brain structures); The basics of autonomic nervous system; General principles of senses.