Athens International Master’s Programme in Neurosciences
1. Where can I find the Application Form?
Answer: You can find the application form at the webpage pf the program http:// masterneuroscience.biol.uoa.gr/admissions/admission-documents.html
2. Is it imperative that I use the Application Form provided by the Program?
Answer: Yes
3. Where can I find the Biographical Sketch Form?
Answer: You can find the application form at the webpage pf the program http:// masterneuroscience.biol.uoa.gr/admissions/admission-documents.html
4. Is it imperative to use the Application and Biographical Sketch Form provided by the Program?
Answer: Yes
5. Can the Personal statement be written in Greek language?
Answer: No it should be written in English language
6. Is it necessary the Personal Statement to be written in English Language?
Answer: Yes
7. Is it necessary to submit the diploma or the certificate of completion of studies by the deadline of the applications?
Answer: No. You can submit it by the 28th of September
8. Is it necessary to have all documents issued by Greek Universities translated into English language?
Answer: No, All documents issued by the Greek Universities can be submitted in Greek language
9. Is it necessary to have all documents issued by foreign Universities translated into Greek language?
Answer: No, All documents issued by foreign Universities should be submitted in English language
10. Is it necessary to have publications in peer-review journals in order to be accepted in the Program?
Answer: No, but if you have you get additional points and increase your chances to be accepted.
11. Can I submit a summary of my undergraduate Research Thesis Project or the whole document in pdf?
Answer: You should submit ONLY the summary in pdf.
12. Which is the application period for expressing my interest to attend a course of the program?
Answer: The application period for expressing your interest to attend individual courses of the Program is the same with that to attend the whole program.
13. Which documents should I provide regarding my ranking?
Answer: reference letters that include an estimation of your ranking (e.g., within the 10% of best students in this/her class), a relevant document by the Secretariat of your department that indicates your ranking relative to the students in your class or a relevant document that indicates your ranking relative to students that graduated, obtained their diploma, in the same day.
14. Should I provide all application documents in pdf format?
Answer: Yes, but all documents provided by the Universities should also be submitted original in paper (hard copies).
18. Should I provide all application documents as originals in paper (hard copies)?
Answer: No, only the documents provided by the Universities should also be submitted original in paper (hard copies)
19. Are there an prior-knowledge requirements to apply to the program?
Although no distinction is made between University Degrees candidates should have good knowledge of Cell Biology, molecular biology and genetics and basic knowledge of Nervous System Physiology.
The knowledge of the candidates in the above fields will be assessed through exams in multiple choice questions. This is considered necessary for the students to achieve the maximum performance during their studies and to have homogeneity in terms of the level of knowledge.
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.