Precision Medicine and Novel Therapies (PRETH)

Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to

• Apply scientific principles, methods and knowledge of Precision Medicine
• Understand the benefits and limitations of implementing new treatments in Precision Medicine
• Process and interpret biomedical and biological data
• Use artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning techniques in precision medicine
• Study biomarkers and monitor drug design
• Monitor and analyze clinical trial results as part of a clinical trial unit
• Analyze and apply disease prognosis and diagnosis models
• Apply the rules of bioethics and research ethics
• Develop primary scientific research

Skills/Qualifications Acquired

The PMS “Precision Medicine and New Therapies” strengthens the trainees’ abilities to:

• Promote health, as well as work effectively and eficiently in a health system
• Select and evaluate laboratory data for the genetic, epigenetic, biochemical background of patients
• Apply proper controls for assessing biomarkers after pharmacotherapy
• Appreciate variability in patients response to pharmacotherapy
• Participate in the design of a management plan for a patient
• Participate in clinical trials as part of a team of clinicians, scientists and allied health professionals
• Develop new therapeutic approaches
• Build disease prognosis and diagnosis models
• Apply artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning techniques
• Implement computational approaches to biological data analysis problems
• Write scientific texts
• Conduct a scientific dialogue

The following graduates can be accepted:

1. Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, and other related departments. In addition, graduates of departments involved in the analysis of human disease data using data mining techniques and development of prediction models
2. Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Information Technology, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science with Biomedical Applications and other related departments
3. From all departments of Greek Universities and recognized foreign educational institutions with relevant subjects. The relevance of the subjects is determined by the recommendation of the MSc Committee and the decision of the Governing Committee of the Hellenic Open University.

Graduates of other Departments and Faculties of the Universities, as well as graduates of Higher Technological Educational Institutions, can be admitted by the recommendation of the MSc Committee and the decision of the Governing Committee of the Hellenic Open University.

Knowledge of English at level C1 and knowledge of Greek at level B2 or any European language at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Note:

Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)

Marking:

For the evaluation of the application to the Postgraduate Studies Programme, it will be examined whether the candidate’s institution of study is or may be included in the National Register of Recognised Higher Education Institutions of Foreign Countries and whether the candidate’s degree is or may be included in the National Register of Types of Degrees of Recognised Institutions of Foreign Countries.

The Hellenic Open University, if the degree is included in the list of article 307 of Law No. 4957/2022, must request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which is issued and sent by the foreign university. If the place of study or part of the studies is confirmed as the Greek territory, the degree is not recognized, unless the part of the studies that took place in the Greek territory is in a public higher education institution or in a recognized foreign educational institution within the meaning of paragraph b) of article 299 of Law No. 4957/2022.

Certification of English language competency at level C1

English competency (level C1) is proven according to article 10, Presidential Decree 85/2022  “Determination of qualifications for appointment in the public sector (Qualification-Department)” (Α΄ 232), in combination with Part C΄ and namely “LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES ” of no. 20/01.02.2023 “Amendment of no. 94/20.6.2022 of the decision of the SUPREME COUNCIL FOR CIVIL PERSONNEL SELECTION (ASEP)”Procedure for determining the fixed parts of the content of staff selection announcements based on predetermined and objective criteria (Articles 28 – 30 of Law 4765/2021 ) (B’ 3614)” (B’ 594).

Language Certificates

The table below shows the language certificates -level (C1) of English Competency- that are accepted as well as the issuing body.

Certification of English competency at level C1 can be proved as follows:

• AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (C1) (Units: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
• AIM Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (C1) (Anglia Proficiency) (Units: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
• Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C1)
• ADVANCED LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH (ALCE) by 31/12/2021 or ADVANCED LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH (ALCE) overall score 55-73 from 1/1/2022 HELLENIC AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (Νashua, New Hampshire, USA)
• BULATS English Language Test, overall score 75-89, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH (For certificates issued by 19.11.2019)
• BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE – HIGHER (BEC HIGHER) University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
• BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE HIGHER CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 180-199
• BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE VANTAGE CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 180-190
• CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 180-199
• CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 180-199
• CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
• FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 180-190
• CERTIFICATE IN INTEGRATED SKILLS IN ENGLISH ISE III TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
• CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (reading, writing and listening) – EXPERT – and CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Spoken) – EXPERT – (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate very good language proficiency)
• CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ESOL – EXPERT – and CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPOKEN ESOL – EXPERT – (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate very good language proficiency)
• EDI Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International JETSET Level 6 (CEF C1)
• ESB Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Council of Europe Level C1)
• INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS) from University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH – The British Council – IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia (with score 7- 8)
• GA Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International – CEFR: C1
• GA Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Classic C1)
• C1 – LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Expert C1) and C1– LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Expert C1) (They are cumulatively submitted to demonstrate very good language proficiency)
• LanguageCert Test of English (LTE) – LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading) (LanguageCert Test of English C1)
• LONDON TESTS OF ENGLISH LEVEL 4 – ADVANCED COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL
• EDEXCEL LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF C1)
• LRN Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C1)
• ΜΕΤ – MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (Units: Listening, Reading, Speaking) score 190-240 Michigan Language Assessment or CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS-CaMLA
• ΜΕΤ – MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (Units: Listening, Reading or Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) score 64-80 Michigan Language Assessment
• MICHIGAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB) score 91-99, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS (CaMLA) or MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
• NOCN Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (C1)
• NYLC –NEW YORK LANGUAGE CENTER CERTIFICATE Level C1
• OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR C1)
• OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Level 2 (Common European Framework equivalent level C1) (by 31/8/2009)
• Open College Network West Midlands Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR C1)
• PEARSON EDI Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C1)
• PEARSON LCCI LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR C1)
• ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR C1)
• PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH GENERAL LEVEL 4 – ADVANCED COMMUNICATION – EDEXCEL
• PEARSON EDEXCEL LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF C1) (ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE)
• PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 4 (Units: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, in case one of those is graded as “Pass”)
• PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 3 (Units: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, graded as“Distinction” or “Credit”)
• TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/ CHAUNCEY, USA, score 785-900 and from 1/12/2019 score 785-920
• Test of Interactive English, C1 Level (ACELS)
• Test of Interactive English, C1 Level (Gatehouse Awards)
• Test of Interactive English, C1 + Level (ACELS)
• VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (C1)
• National Foreign Language Exam System (KPG) level C1 of Law 2740/1999, as replaced by paragraph 19, Article 13, of Law 3149/2003.

English competency (level C1) is also proven with certificates of other institutions (not limited to universities) of an equivalent level, irrespective of their legal form, provided they are certified or recognized by the competent authority of the country concerned for conducting examinations and issuing certificates of proficiency in English at the appropriate level. These certificates must be accompanied by a proof document from the issuing body that both the issuing body and the language certificate competency are certified by the competent national authority and that the certification also concerns the evaluation of basic communication skills (written language production, oral language production, written language comprehension and oral language comprehension).

If there is no certification or recognition body in the country concerned, a certificate from the relevant Ministry or Embassy of the country in Greece is required, confirming that the certificates issued by the above bodies to third parties for whom English is not a native language are accepted in public services of that country as valid evidence of English at the appropriate level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The competent regulatory authority for Great Britain is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

General notes:

• Advanced level foreign language certificates also prove knowledge of a lower (required) level of the foreign language.
• Foreign Language Teaching Certification does not prove the competence in a foreign language. In order to prove their competence in the foreign language, candidates who hold the relevant certification must provide the foreign language certificates as provided for in this Annex where applicable
• All foreign language degrees must be accompanied by their official translation into the Greek language, except the above English language proficiency certificates, which are accepted without requiring any translation and validation.

The Master’s Study Program (MSc) entitled: “Precision Medicine and Novel Therapies” (PRETH) is structured in two (2) academic years, which include:

− five (5) Modules,

− three (3) Laboratory Modules,

− Laboratory Dissertation (EDi) or Dissertation based on research scientific literature (Di).

The total number of European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) required to obtain the Master’s Degree is 120 ECTS.

The MSc “Precision Medicine and New Therapies” follows two distinct structures, which differ in the 2nd year of studies:

(1) The 1st structure includes a Research Dissertation (RDi), which is prepared in the 4th semester of studies and presupposes the selection of the specific laboratory module, PRETH61, of the 3rd semester.

(2) The 2nd structure includes preparation of a Master’s Dissertation based on research scientific literature (Di) in the 4th semester of studies.

Course Structure:

Guidelines for Selection of Modules/Laboratory Modules

Students may choose one (1) to two (2) modules per semester (up to 30 ECTS).

Modules must be selected from the Masters’ curriculum by following the semesters’ structure.

For example, in the 1st semester, the first module to choose is PRETH50 or both PRETH50 and PRETH51 modules of the semester.

During the declaration process of modules, the 1st semesters’ modules must be completed before modules of the second semester are selected. The same applies for every next semester.

To conduct a Research Dissertation (RDi) the Laboratory Module PRETH61 of the third semester is a pre-requisite. To conduct a Dissertation based on research scientific literature (Di) students should enroll to the (B’) structure of the 2^nd year.

Enrollment to the (Laboratory) Dissertation (RDi/Di) presupposes the successful attendance of the six (6) modules of the first three semesters.

To support orally the RDi/Di presupposes the successful completion of all modules and Laboratory modules of the Study Program.

The minimum duration of studies of the Interinstitutional Master’s Program PRETH is four (4) academic semesters. For the successful completion of PRETH in four (4) academic semesters, all required modules must be completed.

In order to obtain the MSc title, it is mandatory to successfully complete:

(a.) five (5) modules and two (2) laboratory modules, as well as

(b.) the successful support of the Master’s dissertation (Research RDi or Di).

1. Kameas Achilles, Dean of the Autonomous School of Science and Technology (S.S.T.), H.O.U.
2. Hadjinicolaou Maria, Professor, S.S.T., H.O.U.
3. Sgourou Argyro, Assistant Professor, S.S.T., H.O.U.
4. Thanos Dimitris, Professor-Investigator, President of the Scientific Board BRFAA
5. Mangoura Dimitra, Professor-Investigator, Vice Director of Basic Research Center BRFAA

Student tuition fees for the Postgraduate Programme:  

550€ per Module, 650€ for each one of the PRETH52 (LM) and PRETH63 (LM), 800€ for the PRETH61 (LM), 650€ for each one of the PRETH RDi and PRETH Di.

The total financial cost for the students who choose A’ Structure, meaning 5 Modules, PRETH52 (LM), PRETH61 (LM) και PRETH RDi, is: 4.850€.

The total financial cost for the students who choose Β’ Structure, meaning 5 Modules, PRETH52 (LM), PRETH63 (LM) και PRETH Di, is: 4.700€.

General information:

Tel: 2610 367323 , 2610 367600 – fax: 2610 367110 – e-mail: preth@eap.gr, info@eap.gr