University of Patras

The Department provides education on all aspects of biological science, from molecular and cellular level up to that of an ecosystem. Parallel to the Programme of Undergraduate Studies, a Programme of Post-graduate Studies has been established in the Department since 1993. The Department also participates in the following Interdepartmental Post-graduate Programs of Studies: Post-graduate Studies in Environmental Sciences Post-graduate Studies in Electronics and Processing of Information Post-graduate Studies in Informatics for Life Sciences

http://www.biology.upatras.gr/

The research profile of the Department of Biology is quite diverse and includes research areas such as: Ecology & Environmental Management (Marine & Freshwater Biology, Fisheries, Oceanography, Plant & Animal Biodiversity, Biogeography), Systematics, Phylogenetics & Evolutionary Ecology), Morphology & Anatomy, Molecular Biology & Genetics (Heredity, Developmental Biology), Cellular & Applied Biology (Microbiology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Toxicology), Physiology & Biochemistry (Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Structural Biochemistry)

http://www.biology.upatras.gr/

Plant Biology

Biology

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Ecology, Physiology, Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology.

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PhD in Chemical Engineering

Teaching and training activities are carried out according to international quality standards. The Department has become the first Greek University Department to offer an internationally accredited Diploma (Integrated Master of Engineering (MEng). Continuous efforts are made to further deepen our links with employers and industry, to increase the number of internships undertaken by undergraduate and postgraduate students, to encourage international exchanges and to help the students to develop the desirable transferable skills.

http://www.chemeng.upatras.gr/en

The Department follows the modern trends and international dynamics of Chemical Engineering pioneering in areas such as biotechnology and biological engineering, nanotechnology and renewable and alternative energy forms and being a center of excellence in several of these areas. Research is carried out according to international quality standards and has resulted in numerous distinctions of the Department, faculty and alumni. The Department has a strong track record of acquiring external funding in both individual and collaborative projects.

http://www.chemeng.upatras.gr/en

Chemical engineering (plants, products)

The scope of the Graduate Program is to provide specialized knowledge and training in research in the subject areas of Chemical Engineering and allows specialization in one of the following four areas: a) Science and Technology of Materials, b) Environment and Energy, c) Physical, Chemical and Biochemical Processes and d) Process Simulation, Optimization and Control. The course work aims to expand the graduate student’s knowledge of engineering principles and applications.

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The curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge in basic science and mathematics (semesters 1-3), acquisition and application of knowledge with regards to engineering science (semesters 4-6), acquisition of knowledge and experience with chemical engineering design (semesters 7-8) and application and development of all the above during the design project and the Diploma (Research) Thesis (semesters 9-10). Lab modules provide hands-on experience and additional problem-solving skills.

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The Chemistry Department provides students with a full education in the whole range of subjects and skills associated with chemistry, including biochemistry, chemical technology and food science. The four-year degree qualifies our graduates for careers in the chemical industry, commercial research or analytical laboratories, or secondary education. Post-graduate studies enable our students to pursue academic careers and further their industrial career.

http://www.chem.upatras.gr/en/

Research in the Department of Chemistry is at the forefront of modern science, both in the core chemical discipline (inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry) and as a key element of life, environmental and material sciences (biochemistry and biochemical analysis, synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis and interfacial chemistry, food chemistry and biotechnology, polymer science and technology, structural chemistry and environmental chemistry).

http://www.chemistry.upatras.gr/ResearhGroups/

Inorganic Chemistry

The Undergraduate Studies Program of the Chemistry Department aims at 1) training of scientists capable of studying and understanding the concepts, principles, theories and issues of Chemistry, from the atomic and cellular level up to industrial applications, 2) developing of research skills through the Experimental Graduate Laboratory Thesis, 3) preparing for postgraduate courses, and 4) ensuring the ability to interact with others to address chemistry or interdisciplinary problems.

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Synthetic Chemistry and Advanced Polymeric and Nanostructured Materials, Catalysis-Antipollution and Clean Energy Production, Analytical Chemistry and Nanotechnology, Applied Biochemistry: Clinical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Products, Green Chemistry and Clean Technologies.

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Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds, Organic Chemistry of Biological Processes, Pharmacology - Natural Products, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Structure and Function of Biomacromolecules – Pharmacology, Research Methodology, Discovery, Design and Development of Drugs – Pharmacokinetics, Methods of Analysis of Biologically Active Molecules, Chemical Biology, Postgraduate Diploma Research Work - Experimental work.

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The main research interests are focused on: i) rational design and synthesis of biologically active compounds implicated in diseases, ii) conformational study of pharmaceutical compounds and structural bioinformatics, iii) Structure Activity Relationship Studies, iv) development of methodologies for the synthesis and characterization of biologically active compounds, v) in vitro and in vivo biological assessment, vi) development of methodologies for analysis of pharmaceutical compounds, vii) development of supra-molecules for bio-mimetic systems.

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Masters in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology

The Department of Civil Engineering aims at providing education/training of the highest possible standards towards the preparation of engineers capable of mastering new knowledge, providing service to the community and assuming leadership positions. The teaching and learning process includes classroom lectures, laboratory and field exercises for all students, as well as practical training internships for about 40 students per year.

www.civil.upatras.gr

The Department’s main objective in research is to conduct world class research in civil engineering. The quality of the research output is assessed by the established criteria, such as their international ranking (consistently within the 101-150 top departments worldwide according to the QS ranking system), the h-indices of the faculty members, their paper numbers, their citation counts, and comparisons of these performance indicators with those of other departments in the country. The Department attracts impressive amounts of international and national research funding.

www.civil.upatras.gr

Structural, Earthquake / Geotechnical Engineering

This is a three-semester, 90 ECTS, postgraduate program, which consists of 8 courses (in 1 out of 3 specializations), and a Master Thesis. Students attend the courses during the first two semesters. The Master Thesis is assigned and completed during the third semester. The program aims at providing specialization in a topic of Civil Engineering with emphasis on the research aspect.

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This is a five-year, 300 ECTS, integrated master program which consists of 41 compulsory courses (core courses), 8 elective courses (in 1 out of 4 Tracks: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering – Infrastructure Works, Hydraulic Engineering – Environmental Engineering, and Sustainable Transportation and Project Management Systems), and a Diploma Thesis. Students attend the compulsory courses during the first 8 semesters and the elective courses during semesters 8-10th. The Diploma Thesis is assigned and completed during the 5th year.

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Ph.D. program, Mathematics of Computation and Decision Making (M), Biomedical Engineering (M), Electronics and Information Processing (M), Informatics for Life Sciences (M).

The Department's credo is that it should cover the entire spectrum of Computer Science and Informatics as well as Computer Engineering. Apart from wide range, we aim to provide lasting education, by focusing on fundamental aspects which remain unchanged or evolve at a very slow pace. In addition, elective courses on cutting-edge research and technologies keep our students informed on scientific advances. Our students learn to interleave theory and practice, obtain hands-on experience through extensive projects, and acquire a large set of cognitive and practical skills.

https://www.ceid.upatras.gr/

The Department' s research activities span the entire range of Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The Department is very active in competitive national and international research and, in particular, in competitive EU-funded projects involving various international collaborators. Faculty members serve frequently in program committees of top conferences and are members in the editorial boards of prestigious journals in Computer Science and Computer Engineering. PhD students frequently continue as post-docs or faculty members in prominent US and European Universities.

https://www.ceid.upatras.gr/

Informatics

Computer Science and Technology Masters’ program provides advanced studies spanning the areas of Foundations of Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Hardware and Computer Architecture. The program aims at building the necessary skillset that will help its graduates shine in competitive industrial environments as well as furthering the state-of-the-art working in exciting research problems in academia and industry.

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Integrated Systems of Hardware and Software comprise one of the fastest growing fields of Information Technology. The Master’s program aims at equipping scientists with a well-rounded skillset, that will help them tackle challenges in both Theory and Implementation as well as real-world applications of Integrated Systems of Hardware and Software. The graduates of the program will be ready to contribute to the advancements of the field both in an industrial as well as in academic settings.

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Signal Processing and Communications are closely interconnected areas that constitute the basis of modern information engineering. The SPCOMS Master's program provides graduates with a broad training in signal processing and communications, covering both the theoretical as well as implementation aspects. It is intended for recent graduates who wish to develop specialized skills to pursue a career in the SP & COM industry, as well as those seeking advanced study opportunities in order to tackle state-of-the-art research problems working in an academic environment.

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Computer Engineering & Informatics is one of the leading university departments in Greece, with an internationally recognized educational and research activity spanning all areas of Computer Engineering, Telecommunications and Informatics. Its program aims at providing an in-depth coverage of core educational areas, enriched by a wealth of elective courses on advanced subjects and state-of-the-art technologies. Its graduates obtain a broad set of theoretical skills as well as practical expertise acquired through extensive hands-on involvement in realistic projects.

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