Course - MasterCGT

COURSE

Course Objectives

The main purpose of the MSc is to train graduate scientists of various expertise in the fields of production, distribution, clinical evaluation and clinical implementation of CGTs, study both the biological substrate of CGTs and the regulatory framework for their production and their application. The key aims are:

The promotion of knowledge and the scientific development of research in the field of CGTs.
The high-level training of health and bio related scientists with medical direction in CGT products in the fields of clinical research, translation research and their application for treatment of incurable diseases
The high level interdisciplinary training of young scientists to empower their skills towards employability as executives in private or public sectors in the areas of Biotechnology and Health.
The preparation of graduates for PhD studies

Programme

The MSc includes 8 theoretical and 5 practical core courses all conducted in English. In order to receive the Postgraduate Degree, students are required to attend all the courses, seminars, simulation exercises and successfully pass final assignments/exams. The total number of credits (E.C.T.S.) are 60, equally distributed between the first and the second semester. Theoretical courses will take place every Wednesday and Thursday 17:00-21:00 Labs courses will take place on Saturdays 10:00-18:00. To see the final Study Guide press here Every academic year (cycle of students) has two semesters. To see the programme for the 2nd semester of the latest cycle press here. The MSc consists of two academic semesters, the programme of the semesters can be found below:

1st Cycle Programme

2nd Cycle Programme

First Semester Programme September 2022

Second Semester Programme September 2022

See Full Programme

The syllabus is formulated per semester as follows:

Semester	Code	Title	ECTS Points
1st	CGT101	Introduction to C> GMP	9
1st	CGT102	Biological aspects of C> / Basic cell biology	8
1st	CGT103	C> Regulation	8
1st	CGT104	Biostatistics and medical data analysis	5
2nd	CGT201	From development to GMP (Product life-cycle, Approval)	9
2nd	CGT202	QC for CGT/Equipment Analytical Methods	9
2nd	CGT203	Preclinical and Clinical aspects in CTG	6
2nd	CGT204	Scientific / Lab management	6

Syllabus

The syllabus is formulated per semester as follows:

Semester	Code	Title	ECTS Points
1st	CGT101	Introduction to C> GMP	9
1st	CGT102	Biological aspects of C> / Basic cell biology	8
1st	CGT103	C> Regulation	8
1st	CGT104	Biostatistics and medical data analysis	5
2nd	CGT201	From development to GMP (Product life-cycle, Approval)	9
2nd	CGT202	QC for CGT/Equipment Analytical Methods	9
2nd	CGT203	Preclinical and Clinical aspects in CTG	6
2nd	CGT204	Scientific / Lab management	6

Teaching Methods

- - - - Lectures
      - Online Lectures
      - Labs
      - Workshops
      - Seminars
      - On-line reading materials

For more information see the Study Guide.

Assessment Methods

- - - - Exams
      - Practical coursework projects,including group projects

For more information see the Study Guide.

Entry Requirements

The selection of the participants is made by the evaluation committee mainly with consideration of:

the final grade of the Bachelor’s Degree
the grades in undergraduate courses which are related to the subject of the MSc
the relevance and grade of the Bachelor’s thesis – if any
the candidate ‘s research and professional activity
the English language proficiency
the performance during the interview

Selection process

The significance of each evaluation factor for the evaluation of the candidates is as follows:

Criterion	Significance of the criterion	Grading (in number of points)
Bachelor’s degree	Failure to meet criterion results to the rejection of the candidate	Up to 30 points depending on the grade of the Bachelor’s degree multiplied by 3
English proficiency	No or basic knowledge of the English language results to the rejection of the candidate	Excellent knowledge: 20 points Very good knowledge: 10 points
Research activity and publications	Additional Grading	Up to 10 points for a project certified by the scientific supervisor or director of the project
Work Experience	Additional Grading	Up to 10 points for a project certified by a supervisor or work manager
Interview		Up to 35 points for excellent performance during the interview

Minimum score for admittance is 60 points. The number of students admitted to the Program per year is set at a maximum of thirty (30) with the highest average score. The candidates with the highest overall score are admitted to the MSc Cell and Genes Therapies. In case more than one end up with the same score in the last position, the selection will be based on the best CV. The rest are classified as runners-up. The selected students register with the Secretariat of the Department of Medicine of the University of Patras, after submitting the following documents:

One (1) Photo
Photocopy of ID
Birth certificate (only male students)
Original proof of payment of the tuition
Registration application (granted by the Secretariat)

In case the above supporting documents are not submitted, within the timeframe set, the candidate is deleted from the list of successful candidates. Registrations can also be made by a legally authorized person. In special occasions, it is possible to register within one month from the expiration of the deadline, by decision of the Assembly, following a reasoned request of the interested party.

Key information

APPLICATION DEADLINE

3rd Cycle of Students

To be announced

(approximately September 2023)

Start date

(academic year 2023/2024)

To be announced

(approximately October 2023)

Duration of the course

2 semesters, 60 ECTS credits

LANGUAGE

English

TIMEPLAN

Worker friendly (evening/ WE classes)

Mostly Synchronous Online Courses (Σύγχρονη Εξ αποστάσεως Εκπαίδευση)

Labs on the Weekend

Asychronous Online Courses could be used

LOCATION

Athens or Patras, web-based courses

TUITION FEES

4.000 € (exemptions and scholarships available)

This course is a bi-institutional programme of postgraduate studies of the School of Medicine of Patras and the Dept. of Biomedical Sciences of the University of West Attica.

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