University of Crete

Courses offered include Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular biology, Genetics, Developmental biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Zoology, Plant biology, Physiology, Evolution, Ecology, Marine biology, Biocomputing, Applied biology, Biotechnology & Nanotechnology. Elective courses lead to specialization in either Biomolecular Sciences & Biotechnology or Environmental Biology & Management of Natural Resources and associated diploma thesis and practical training in the Department’s research groups or at collaborating Institutions (Medical School, FORTH-IMBB, HCMR, NHMC).

https://www.biology.uoc.gr/en/studies

Three interconnected research directions, a) Biochemistry, Molecular Cellular & Developmental Biology, b) Biology of Organisms, Populations, Environmental & Marine Biology, c) Biotechnology & Applied Biology, on cutting edge topics from structure to function, from basic scientific questions to novel applications.

Profile 1: Molecular and Cell Biology

A wide spectrum of courses is offered covering basicknowledge in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, ICT and all biological organization levels from biomolecules to cells, organisms and ecosystems. The students are trained for 4 years in major theoretical concepts, in laboratory techniques, field trips, handling of scientific literature, presentation skills and research methodology. Their BSc theses are normally part of state-of-the-art research projects carried out in the Biology Department or in collaborating institutes (IMBB/FORTH, HCMR, NHMC).

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University of Crete

The Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Graduate Program focuses on cutting-edge areas of Plant Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Bioenergetics, Plant Pathology, Plant Ecology and their Biotechnological and Environmental applications. It comprises intensive teaching modules, advanced laboratory training in state-of the-art experimental techniques and implementation of M.S. thesis. It aims to prepare young scientists competitive for academic and research institutions, as well as for industry.

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University of Crete

The programme focuses on Environmental Biology, including Marine and Terrestrial aspects. After a period of courses, training in modern field and lab techniques, students spend 2 periods of 3 months in research labs of their choice. During the 2nd year they carry out their MScthesis in labs participating in the programme with staff & infrastructures (Biology Dept, Hellenic Centre for Mar. Res., or the Museum of Natural History in Crete). High quality research, interdisciplinarity & international projects provide the basis for a successful research profile.

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University of Crete

The Graduate Programme in Molecular Biology and Biomedicine is run jointly with the Department of Medicine and IMBB- FORTH, a collaborating Research Centre. It starts with a semester of courses which emphasize critical reading of original literature and continues with three lab rotations and a year of independent Masters research project. Students also participate in teaching undergraduates and are trained in oral and written presentation of scientific topics. The diversity of participating professors ensures a wide variety of topics from crystallography to neurobiology.

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University of Crete

The program includes a wide range of topics (Protein Biochem., Structural Biol., Protein Engineering, Molecular Biol. & Biocomputing). After 6-months of courses, the students spend 2 periods of 3 months in labs of their choice and 12 more months on their MScthesis in labs participating in the program. Academicstaff & research infrastructures are provided by 3 UoC Departments (Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science) & by the IMBB, FORTH. High quality research & interdisciplinarity provide the basis for a successful research profile.

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University of Crete

ACES is a 120-ECTS Erasmus Joint Master Degree that runs for two years and provides an opportunity to study in up to three centres of European excellence in aquaculture research and learning; Scotland, Crete, and France. Students with fully funded Scholarships (tuition fees, living and travel expenses) gain the practical and theoretical skills needed for a successful career in aquaculture through industry-led research programmes, internships and fieldwork in the main topics of Fish, crustacean and bivalve nutrition and health, Welfare, Disease mitigation and resistance, Ge

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University of Crete

The Department of Chemistry offers a dynamic undergraduate program coupled with a flourishing graduate and research program. One of the primary objectives is to invest in excellent teaching rates and provide excellent undergraduate research programs to complement regular coursework. Student participation in research is highly encouraged as a key part of the chemistry majors. Another distinctive feature is the high-standard research facilities available and the state-of-the-art instrumentation designed to train the scientists of tomorrow.

www.chemistry.uoc.gr

The Chemistry Department Faculty carry out world-class, competitive research in various fields. This research is being supported through competitive funding form the EC, the Greek government and the private sector producing publication high-profile scientific journals. Major component of our research capacities the excellent laboratory facilities both at the Department and the University. Research training of young undergraduate and graduate or PhD students enables them to earn high-level positions in academic, industrial and commercial settings throughout the world.

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organic chemistry

The Program of Undergraduate Studies in Chemistry, fully accredited by the State, offers a modern curriculum encompassing a sequence of core compulsory courses, both lectures and labs, which covers fundamental aspects of chemical science, including Math and Physics, and is further enriched with a diverse set of specialized advanced elective courses. Being student-centered, the Program focuses on cooperation rather than competition. The Faculty and teaching staff serve both as sources of knowledge and as facilitators of learning that strive to teach our students how to think creatively.

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University of Crete

The goal of the Graduate Studies in Chemistry Program is to train and educate young scientists in the field of modern Chemistry. The Programme places emphasis on research covering a broad spectrum of cutting-edge thematic areas in the domain of Chemistry and relevant multi-disciplinary scientific research. Graduates obtain a strong background, combining knowledge and skills, and they can be employed in the public sector (Universities, Research Centers, Education, Health) as well as in the private sector (pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agro-food, petrochemicals, polymers, nanotechnology).

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University of Crete

The graduate program offers to young scientists advanced training, both theoretical (lectures) and laboratory (research thesis project), in the field of Isolation and Synthesis of Natural Products with biological activity. Graduates of the program will be capable to contribute to the promotion of a modern and rapidly developing cross-disciplinary research field in Greece and in Europe with employment opportunities in academia, the public sector and the private sector (natural products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agro-food etc).

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University of Crete

The Graduate Studies program on Environmental Science and Engineering offers students top quality, internationally competitive education and training across a variety of cutting edge research topics on Environmental Science and Engineering, Climate Change and Technologies for the protection of the Environment. The graduates will use their knowledge and skills to work on and promote the Science of the Environment, Climate Change studies and environmental protection with employment opportunities both in public authorities/agencies and private companies.

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University of Crete

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)

Our undergraduate program aims at providing a solid understanding of foundations in core areas of Computer Science and important application areas, with two years of compulsory and two years of elective courses, including a thesis and the option for an industrial or research internship. Our program balances depth and breadth and places emphasis on hands-on, experimental training. It conforms with international trends but also takes into account contemporary views about education and research to offer the high quality required to prepare the future scientists and engineers.

https://www.csd.uoc.gr/CSD/index.jsp?content=education_goals&openmenu=demoAcc1&lang=en

The department conducts state-of-the-art research in cutting-edge areas including computer architecture, high-performance computing, systems, theory, databases, networks, computer vision, cyber security, and Artificial Intelligence. The professors of the department participate in cutting-edge research, leading projects frequently funded by the European Commission and the IT industry, several of which lead to successful start-up companies. For their research, the members of the faculty have received numerous distinctions including best paper awards and highly-cited research awards.

https://www.csd.uoc.gr/CSD/index.jsp?content=research&lang=en

Systems and Data Technologies

Curriculum profile: Our curriculum follows the paradigm of leading Universities in Europe and North America, taking into account the ACM and IEEE CS curriculum recommendation. Areas such as hardware, operating systems, software engineering, computation theory, networks, etc., are well balanced in the curriculum. Moreover, students are given comprehensive assignments and laboratory projects along with a Diploma Thesis through which they learn how to combine demanding theoretical concepts with advanced programming approaches.

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University of Crete

The main areas of expertise and specialization are: • Computer architecture, Programming languages, Computer Systems • Networks, Telecommunications, Security, Distributed Systems • Databases, Cognitive Systems, Information Systems • Algorithms and Theory of Computing • Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Robotics • Signals and Multimedia • Human Computer Interaction • Machine Learning, Data Mining, Pattern Recognition • Biomedical Informatics and Computational Biology The Department has a strong international research reputation and welcomes collaborations.

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University of Crete

The main focus of the department's program of studies is to boost scientific excellence and provide solid understanding in the core areas of the Education scientific domain. Mandatory dissertation is included in the program and options are provided to the students for internship and/or work placement in the field of education practice. This enhances students' professional and research skills, establishing a qualitative program which is in align with high international standards, placing emphasis on following the international trends and contemporary views in education.

https://ptpe.edc.uoc.gr

The Department of Preschool Education has a rich agenda of research activities. First, the five department's labs bridging interconnected domains in the field of education science are providing our students with excellent opportunities to develop their research skills at a high level. Second, our long tradition in research activities, resulting to a numerous of external funding research projects boosts the research profile of our department and enhances individual research skills of both staff and students.

https://ptpe.edc.uoc.gr

Educational Studies; Pedagogical Sciences; Educational evaluation and research

The aim of the program is the development of the Education Science through research in specific and advanced fields of Pedagogy and Didactics knowledge and the involvement of the students in subjects allocated in three specific directions: a) Language and Literacy in early childhood, b) ICT in Education, c) Management and In-Service Training in Education. The main focus areas of the program are all the essential research domains that belong in the field of these three directions of Education Science.

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