INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

The Department certifies that the Postgraduate Programs (MSc) utilize the human resources, infrastructure, and services provided by AUTh, as well as by entities operating and cooperating with AUTh (ELKE AUTh), and is committed to continuing the provision of the aforementioned resources with the support of AUTh.

Central University Services for the MSc
The Department utilizes central AUTh services, such as:
• Quality Management System (QMS) – MODIP (https://qa.auth.gr)
The e-Study Guide and the CVs of Department members are available in both Greek and English. Furthermore, course and instructor evaluations are conducted on a semester basis. Additionally, through the Electronic Secretariat and MODIP systems, the Department and the MSc have the ability to monitor student progress, academic statistics, and other information regarding educational activity, utilizing them within the framework of monitoring the implementation of the MSc.
In addition to the above, students of the Program will have access to the AUTh Electronic Secretariat services (https://sis.auth.gr/), through which they can view their courses and grades, and submit their course declarations electronically.
AUTh provides an extensive wireless network (https://it.auth.gr/el/netAccess/Wifi). The service provides free wireless network access within AUTh premises to both AUTh members and visitors, and its coverage has been steadily increasing in recent years through a series of implemented projects.
Students of the Program also have access to all services provided by the Institution, including:
• The AUTh Scientific Publications Institutional Repository (IKEE) (http://ikee.lib.auth.gr/), where they can find the research output of the teaching and research staff of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
• The daily mobile application myAuth (https://it.auth.gr/el/myAuth) for current courses, grades, schedules, classrooms, and course announcements.
• The AUTh Course and Classroom Schedule (https://classschedule.auth.gr/), the central information application serving students by offering personalized information regarding the course schedule and the classrooms where they are conducted.

Student Benefits
The Department and, by extension, the MSc, utilize the capabilities and various facilities offered by the Institution to its students (https://www.auth.gr/services/), such as:

• the provision of social welfare scholarships and interest-free educational loans,
• the student housing allowance,
• the provision of meals at the University Student Club
• the provision of housing at the Student Residences
• medical and hospital care,
• free internet access, reduced fare cards for various means of transport (student pass), etc.

Financial facilities also include:

• the provision of free textbooks to all students (Undergraduate), as well as
• the right of access to university libraries, Libraries and Online Libraries

while administrative facilities include military service deferment due to studies.
Postgraduate students enjoy all student welfare privileges deriving from the current legislation.

Institutional Support Structures
Additionally, various structures and services operate at AUTh to support students, which are also available to postgraduate students, such as:

• Socially Vulnerable Groups Support Office
• Counseling and Psychological Support Center
• Career Services & Liaison Office
• Accessibility Unit for Students with Disabilities
• Internship Office
• Student Ombudsman
• Department of European Educational Programs
• Department of International Relations
• Scholarships and Endowments
• University Gym
• University Camping (Kalandra)
• Electronic Services via specialized University applications and mobile devices
• Cultural and Social Groups at Institutional and Departmental levels
• Volunteer Coordination & Student Activities Office

The following Committees have been established and operate for the support of the university students:

Interdisciplinary Committee for Proposals Against Drugs

Social Welfare Committee, Psychological Support, and Student Observatory

Health Committee

Accessibility Committee

Gender Equality Committee

The support structures and services for students are staffed by high-level specialized scientific and administrative personnel.

Department Infrastructure – Services
The School of Medicine possesses a range of infrastructure to support the educational process and the research output of the MSc program.
8 classrooms, Auditoriums A, B, E, ST, MSc Teaching Room, Anatomy Room, “Aristippos Minas” Room, and Postgraduate Studies Room B.
The rooms have a capacity of 35-200 people and are located in the New Auditoriums Building of the School of Medicine. Additionally, University Hospitals and Laboratories have teaching rooms where classes are held.

• The rooms are equipped with modern electronic projection systems, PC connection, whiteboards, and heating/air conditioning.
• A Computer Lab is currently under development at the School of Medicine, with 10 computer systems in operation, plus 1 Microsoft HoloLens, 5 360-degree cameras, and 5 cardboard glasses for augmented reality.
• Educational laboratories and a specially designed meeting/reading room for work meetings and study for postgraduate students (capacity of approx. 20 people) are available.
• Renovation of auditoriums and public areas is underway (WCs, corridors, parking spaces, courtyard, special ramps for accessibility).
• Establishment of a Biobank and Clinical Research Protocols Clinic.
• Construction and enrichment of a clinical skills room and associated teaching rooms.
• Renewal of research and educational equipment in laboratories.
• More friendly infrastructure for people with disabilities and improved accessibility to all areas.
• Creation of a cultural space for students and faculty (Student Lounge).
• Enhancement of the Simulation Laboratory with the expansion of teaching materials.
• Improvement of the surrounding environment with the planting of ornamental plants.
• Digitization of archives.

The officially established laboratories of the Department are as follows and are equipped accordingly:

Sector of Radiology, Anatomy, Pathological Anatomy and Technologies

• Laboratory of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy
• Laboratory of Histology-Embryology
• Laboratory of General Pathology & Pathological Anatomy
• Laboratory of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
• Clinic of Radiology-Radiodiagnostics
• Laboratory of Medical Physics and Digital Innovation
• Laboratory of Computing, Medical Informatics and Biomedical Imaging Technologies
• 1st Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine (temporarily out of service)
• 2nd Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine
• 3rd Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine
• Laboratory of Radiation Oncology

Sector of Physiology, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences & Preventive Medicine

• Laboratory of Physiology
• 1st Laboratory of Pharmacology
• Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology
• Museum of the History of Medicine
• 1st Laboratory of Medical Biology-Genetics
• Laboratory of General Biology (Extraordinary Independent Chair)
• Laboratory of Biological Chemistry
• Laboratory of Biochemistry (AHEPA University General Hospital)
• 1st Laboratory of Microbiology
• 2nd Laboratory of Microbiology
• Laboratory of Microbiology (AHEPA University General Hospital)
• Laboratory of Hygiene, Social-Preventive Medicine and Medical Statistics
• Laboratory of Primary Health Care, General Practice and Health Services Research

A branch of the Central Library operates within the School of Medicine, featuring printed and digital document collections (books, journals, maps, pamphlets, CD-DVDs, informational and educational material, proceedings of conferences and organizations, etc.).
Furthermore, library services are provided to students by the AUTh Central Library and Information Center (LCIC). The AUTh Library offers the following services to students:

• Book lending services
• Study areas and central Computer Labs
• Electronic access to bibliographic sources
• Access to e-learning courses
• Training in literature search techniques

On the e-learning platform, students are provided with lecture notes and collections of solved exercises in electronic format, supporting materials, and additional bibliography through the course pages on the platform.
Informational material for students regarding provided services and other relevant information is posted on the Institution’s website.
Additionally, students of the Program may contact and request assistance, if necessary, from the following Departmental coordinators:
• Coordinator for Mobility Programs/Erasmus
• Internship Coordinator
• Academic Advisor for students belonging to sensitive social groups.
Secretarial support for the Program is initially provided by the Secretariat of the School of Medicine. In the medium term, the secretarial needs are supplemented by university-trained personnel with experience in Postgraduate Programs, who will manage student registrations, grading records, instructor evaluations, attendance records, and the issuance of degrees and certificates. Furthermore, the Secretariat handles ongoing matters concerning teaching staff, postgraduate students, the curriculum, communications with various services and collaborating institutions, as well as public relations and program promotion.

The institution of the Academic Advisor also operates within the MSc, whereby each faculty member (DEP) is assigned the personalized counseling and guidance of postgraduate students.

 

Please note that the terms “student,” “students,” “professor,” and “professors” refer to all genders.