Αποφοίτηση & Ορκωμοσία_en - Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών Παθήσεις Μαστού

Completion of Studies

Studies in the Master's Programme in "Breast Diseases" are completed once the student has fulfilled all of the following requirements:

Successfully passed all courses in the curriculum.
Successfully completed the clinical practice and submitted the completed Clinical Practice Logbook at the end of each semester.
Completed and successfully defended the Master's Thesis before a three-member examination committee.
Earned a total of ninety (90) ECTS credits.

From Completion of Studies to Degree Awarding

Submission of the Master's Thesis: Following its approval by the three-member examination committee, the Master's Thesis must be submitted to NKUA's "Pergamos" Digital Repository.
Confirmation of Completion of Studies: The Assembly of the School of Medicine formally confirms the successful completion of studies.
Certificate of Completion of Studies: Once the successful completion of studies has been formally confirmed, a Certificate of Completion of Studies is issued. From that point onwards, the individual ceases to hold student status and is no longer entitled to participate in the University's collective governing bodies.
Degree Conferment Ceremony: It takes place during a formal degree conferment ceremony.
Issuance of the Master's Degree: The Master's Degree is awarded following the degree conferment ceremony.

The Master's Degree

The Master's Programme awards a Master of Science degree entitled “Breast Diseases” (MSc in Breast Diseases). . The degree is awarded by the School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and follows the standard format applicable to all Master's Programmes at NKUA.

The Master's Degree states the final grade to two decimal places, together with the corresponding classification:

Grade	Classification
8,50 – 10,00	Excellent
6,50 – 8,49	Very Good
5,00 – 6,49	Good

The method used to calculate the final grade is described on the ECTS & Assessment page.

Upon request by the graduate, a Diploma Supplement is issued free of charge in both Greek and English. The Diploma Supplement provides detailed information on the content and level of studies, facilitating recognition of the qualification abroad.

Sample Master's Degree Certificate (PDF)

Graduation Ceremony

The graduation (oath-taking) ceremony takes place during a meeting of the Assembly of the School of Medicine, at the School's premises. The ceremony is attended by the Director of the Postgraduate Programme, the Chair of the School of Medicine, the Dean of the School of Health Sciences or their Deputy, and, where feasible, a representative of the Rector.

Important

Participation in the graduation ceremony is not a prerequisite for the successful completion of studies; however, it is mandatory for the conferral of the Diploma.

A graduation ceremony may be held in the Great Hall of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) Main Building upon request, subject to approval by the Rector on a case-by-case basis, depending on venue availability and the number of graduating students.

Exemption from the Graduation Ceremony

In exceptional circumstances, such as studying, residing, or working abroad, or for health-related reasons, graduates may request an exemption from the mandatory oath-taking ceremony. Applications must be submitted to the Secretariat of the School of Medicine and are subject to approval by the Chair of the School of Medicine and the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, International Relations and Extroversion.

Graduation & Degree Conferment Ceremony