MSc “Maternal Fetal Medicine”

School of Medicine Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

The Program

Master’s Program in Fetal-Maternal Medicine

The Department of Medicine at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has been organizing and operating the Master’s Program in Fetal-Maternal Medicine since the 2020–2021 academic year. The Master’s Program in “Maternal-Fetal Medicine” lasts 3 semesters (90 ECTS). Upon successful completion of a thesis during the third semester, it leads to a Master’s Degree in “Maternal-Fetal Medicine.”

Fetal-Maternal Medicine is an evolving field of medical science concerned with the identification of predisposing factors, symptoms, and pathological conditions during pregnancy, as well as the prevention and management of problems that could affect the health of the fetus and the mother.

The focus of the Master’s Program in “Maternal-Fetal Medicine” at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the study, research, and the provision of postgraduate education to healthcare professionals in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, specifically in the area of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

The philosophy of the program is to provide graduate students with up-to-date knowledge, methods, and principles that will enable them to continue their education, as well as to cultivate in them the critical thinking and creative skills required for socially and ethically responsible professional practice.

The purpose of the master’s program is to provide a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Fetal Medicine. It aims to equip master’s students with capable of continuing education, as well as fostering in them the critical and creative skills required for socially and ethically responsible professional practice in the field of health.

The expected learning outcomes for those who successfully complete the Master’s program, based on both the European and National Qualifications Frameworks, include a wide range of cognitive and practical skills comprising Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies, among which are:

  • Specialized knowledge of Fetal Medicine
  • Processing data and drawing reliable conclusions
  • Familiarity with managing situations during pregnancy and the postpartum period
  • Familiarity with the latest research data
  • Generate new ideas and scientific knowledge
  • Adapt to new situations and make decisions
  • Work independently or in a team and/or interdisciplinary environment
  • Understand statistical studies
  • Publish/present a thesis in international scientific journals and conferences
  • Design valid questionnaires and draw valid scientific conclusions
  • Produce academic work demonstrating the ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret information
  • Access to a doctoral dissertation

The goal of all stakeholders in the Master’s program is to ensure quality and the continuous improvement of the curriculum, the educational process, and research, as well as to promote collaboration with related programs and centers in Greece and abroad.

Announcements

News

Evaluation

Dear postgraduate students, We would like to inform you that the evaluation process for the 1st semester courses and instructors of the MSc

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March 2024 Graduation

We would like to inform our students that those who have completed their requirements regarding Courses, Practice, and their Master’s Thesis may apply

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