Modern prevention and treatment of pediatric diseases
Description
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SERIES OF POSITIONS
GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM
"MODERN PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
PEDIATRIC DISEASES»
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
University of Thessaly
(The courses are held using a blended learning system, using modern distance learning methods and face-to-face educational processes.)
Application deadline: From June 1 to August 31, 2026
The Department of Medicine of the University of Thessaly announces the announcement of a new series of positions in the Postgraduate Studies Program (MPS) entitled "Modern Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases" and invites interested parties to apply for the academic year 2026 – 2027.
The Postgraduate Program "Modern Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases" in the field of "Pediatrics" aims to expand studies at the postgraduate level and provide high quality a) theoretical knowledge and clinical experience concerning the modern prevention and treatment of pediatric diseases with a focus on prevention as well as diseases that require specialized knowledge and concern pediatric specializations as well as b) theoretical and applied knowledge in research.
The program is governed by the Postgraduate Studies Regulations of the University of Thessaly.
Purpose of the Master's Program "Modern Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases" are:
- The training and specialization of young scientists in the field of Pediatrics and Pediatric specializations.
- The in-depth, thorough and based on the most modern bibliographic data training of the new scientific potential.
- The provision of the necessary supplies that will lead to research for the production of new knowledge on the part of the trainees.
- Creating scientists with the required skills for successful careers in the private, public and academic sectors.
- The preparation for postgraduate studies at the doctoral level
The selection of students is made in accordance with the provisions of Law 4957/2022 and this Regulation.
In P.M.S. "Modern Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases» Graduates of domestic Universities and Technical and Vocational Institutes or holders of equivalent foreign qualifications (with recognition by the DOATAP/DIKATSA) are accepted, coming from:
- Departments of Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Health Visiting, Physiotherapy, Social Work and other Health Sciences
- other Departments or Schools with related subjects.
Holders of degrees from foreign institutions must provide a certificate of equivalence from DOATAP (if they have one).
In case of non-possession, the control and verification of the academic recognition of the institution and the title is carried out by the University of Thessaly, provided that these are included in the National Registers of DOATAP (in accordance with article 304 of law 4957/2022). In this case, the Secretariat of the Postgraduate Program is obliged to request a "Certificate of Place of Studies", which is sent directly from the university abroad. Applications where the Greek territory is confirmed as the place of studies are excluded (studies in public HEIs are excluded).
Also, HEI and ATEI graduates of other specialties are accepted under the conditions of additional criteria and consideration of proven professional and research experience related to the subject of the P.M.S., after a decision of the S.E. and validation by ST
A prerequisite for selection is sufficient knowledge of the English language in addition to the language of the Master's Degree. The language of instruction for the Master's Degree is Greek, using English bibliography and terms where required.
The number of admitted students is defined as an upper limit ta thirty (30) people per year.
The P.M.S. "Modern Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases» is structured into four (4) academic semesters, which include courses, internships (first, second, third semesters) and thesis preparation.
The total number of credit units (ECTS) required to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma (D.M.S.) is one hundred and twenty. (120) ECTS.
The thematic sections included are the following:
- General Pediatrics
- Pediatrics in Primary Health Care
- Emergencies in Pediatrics – First Aid
- Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
- Pharmacology – Drugs 1herline in Pediatrics
- Rational use of antibiotics in primary care
- Modern laboratory techniques for the documentation of pathogenic microorganisms
- Imaging testing in children
- Pediatric Nursing care
- Neonatology
- Microbial infections
- Viral infections
- Vaccinations in the pediatric population and in special groups
- Specific infections in the community
- Pneumonology
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Adolescent Gynecology
- Congenital and perinatal infections
- Allergology and Dermatology
- Rheumatology – Immunology
- Neurological diseases
- Pediatric cardiology
- Pediatric problems
- Gastroenterological diseases
- Ophthalmic problems of children
- Pediatric otorhinolaryngological diseases
- Endocrinological problems – Metabolic syndrome – Diabetes
- Pediatric surgeries
- Urinary tract diseases
- Biostatistics
- Research Methodology
- Practical exercise
- Diplomatic Thesis
Tuition fees are paid in four installments of eight hundred euros (800,00 €) at the beginning of each semester. The total tuition fees for all four (4) semesters of the Master of Science (MSc) program amount to three thousand and two hundred euros. (3.200,00€). Students of the Master's Degree Program who meet the economic or social criteria and the conditions of excellence, as provided for by applicable legislation (article 86 of Law 4957/2022), are exempt from tuition fees.
The courses are held in a blended system. (Blended Learning) using modern distance learning methods and face-to-face educational processes. Postgraduate students are required to attend lectures and other activities scheduled for each course.
They begin in the first ten days of October for the winter semester and in the first ten days of February for the spring semester and conclude at the end of the academic semester. They are scheduled to take place Friday , and Saturday for the convenience of working students.
A detailed course schedule will be announced before the start of the academic semester.
The internship of postgraduate students takes place in the two wards of the Pediatric Clinic (Ward A and B), in the Intensive Care Unit for Children, in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in the Children's ICU, in the Obstetrics Clinic where normal newborns are treated instead of the bed of the of their mothers and in the outpatient clinics (TEP, Regular Clinic, Immunization Clinic, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Allergology, Neonatal, Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology Clinic, Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic and High Risk Newborn Monitoring Clinic). The internship may also be carried out in a Pediatric Clinic of another Public or Private Hospital whose subject is Pediatrics and/or its specializations or in a Primary Health Care structure that deals with the subject of Pediatrics.
They should be completed 28 hours of Practical Training in each of the first three semesters of study. Students who reside outside of Larissa can, upon prior arrangement, organize their internship near their place of residence.
Submit Applications:
Interested parties should submit supporting documents electronically by email to the address msc.pediatrics@uth.gr (they should be contained in a compressed zip file, with the respective names) , from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. and then send them by post at the Program Secretariat.
Justificatory:
- Form Application for participation (on the MSc website àCandidates àForms) https://msc-pediatrics.med.uth.gr/_link)
- Detailed CV with information about the candidate's studies, research and professional experience (according to the template you will find on the PMS website àCandidates àForms https://msc-pediatrics.med.uth.gr/_link)
- Copy of diploma or degree or completion of studies. In the case of graduates from foreign universities, a certificate of recognition from DIKATSA-DOATAP must be submitted when required.
- Photocopy of the ID card or passport.
- A letter of recommendation
- Proof of English language proficiency is required., which is a mandatory qualification for attending the Program. Knowledge of additional foreign languages is not mandatory, however it is positively considered when evaluating candidates
- Declaration of Law 1599/86 stating that he/she is not registered in another postgraduate program of the same or another Department, the same or another HEI.
- Declaration of Law 1599/86 that all supporting documents are exact copies of the originals.
The evaluation of the graduate student candidates who have submitted the required supporting documents, within the stipulated deadlines, is done by the Graduate Student Selection Committee in cooperation with the Coordinating Committee in three (3) phases:
Phase I – Verification of supporting documents
Phase B – Grading of the criteria
Phase III – Oral Interview
Successful candidates are invited to respond in writing within seven (7) days whether or not they accept their membership in the P.M.S. by accepting its operating conditions. Failure to respond by a selected candidate within the above deadline is equivalent to a refusal to accept the position in the P.M.S.
The Coordinating Committee reserves the right to modify the curriculum, if academic or operational needs require it, without prejudice to the rights of registered students.
For more information, interested parties are invited to refer to the website https://msc-pediatrics.med.uth.gr or contact the Secretariat:
Contact details:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 15:00
Friday: 14:00 – 19:00
PMS Secretary: Konstantina Margariti
Tel: 6981097651, 2413501113
E-mail: msc.pediatrics@uth.gr
Address for receiving supporting documents and submitting applications:
In front of Mrs. Konstantinas Margaritis
Larissa University Hospital
Pediatric Clinic Secretariat
Paediatrics
Building A, Ground Floor
Measuring tape
41110
Larissa
The Director of PMS
Ioanna Grivea
Professor of Pediatrics & Neonatology
University of Thessaly
Director of the Pediatric Clinic
Larissa University General Hospital
