Master of Science

Program Goals

While funding for biomedical research has increased exponentially in recent years, there has been no corresponding increase in the development of practical solutions to clinical needs. Engineering and Life Sciences graduates need advanced and interdisciplinary training towards this direction. The M.Sc. in Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) aims to bridge that gap by preparing students to pioneer the transformation of innovative technologies into commercial devices and services with a significant socioeconomic impact in the field of health.

The interdisciplinarity of staff, students, and learning subjects are the key features of the M.Sc. in Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine at NTUA. The goal of this Master's program is to provide students with:

• the scientific, technological, regulatory, and business skills necessary to translate scientific discoveries into public and individual health benefits
• advanced research abilities so that they can conduct independent research and contribute to the creation of new knowledge in the field of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine
• professional skills that will enable them to serve as healthcare executives with specialized knowledge in the scientific areas of this program and meet the growing needs of private and public enterprises, agencies, and services in Greece and abroad.

Program Structure

The program is offered full-time and includes two semesters of coursework and one semester of Master's (M.Sc.) thesis research. The regular duration for completing the M.Sc. program is three (3) academic semesters. The maximum study period is two (2) years. The language of instruction is English. Attendance of lectures and laboratory sessions is mandatory. Courses for the academic year 2024-2025 will start in October 2024.

To earn the M.Sc. degree, students must: (i) attend and successfully pass seven (7) compulsory and five (5) elective courses, corresponding to a total of 60 credits (30 per semester) and (ii) complete and successfully defend their M.Sc. thesis (30 credits). The enrollment in the third semester of studies and the assignment of the M.Sc. thesis can take place at the end of the first year of studies, provided that the student has successfully completed at least half of the M.Sc. program courses by that time. The M.Sc. thesis is written in English.

Faculty & Collaborators

The M.Sc. in Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine is taught by faculty from NTUA and collaborating Universities and research centers. Distinguished guest speakers from industry, the clinical sector, and regulatory authorities are also invited to deliver lectures and interact with students.

Relevant documents

Relevant documents concerning and/or describing the regulatory framework of the Postgraduate Studies Program are given below:

• Student Handbook (in English)
• Program Rules and Regulations as published in Government Gazette issue 1231/B/17.03.2022 (in Greek)
• Program Rules and Regulations Update as published in Government Gazette issue 1183/B/19.02.2024 (in Greek)
• Program Foundation Act as published in Government Gazette issue 1338/B/23.03.2022 (in Greek)

Quality Policy

Relevant documents concerning and/or describing the Quality Policy of the Postgraduate Studies Program are given below:

• Quality Policy (in Greek)