Description
The Medical Degree is a higher education qualification in the field of medical science certifying that the holder possesses comprehensive academic training in biomedical and clinical sciences. The qualification demonstrates that graduates have acquired knowledge of the human body, disease mechanisms and principles of diagnosis and treatment. It also certifies the development of clinical reasoning and professional responsibility in healthcare practice. The degree corresponds to Level 6 of the Hellenic and European Qualifications Frameworks and constitutes the academic basis required for access to the medical profession following medical internship and specialization training.
Relation to Employment
The qualification provides the scientific background required for access to the medical profession following completion of medical internship and specialization. Graduates may work in hospitals, health centres, clinics, research institutes and other healthcare organisations.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
The learning outcomes and skills are designed to ensure that graduates of the Department of Medicine are able to: • Graduates possess thorough and in-depth knowledge of the structure, function and development of the human organism. This knowledge covers multiple levels of biological organization, from the molecular level to the level of the whole organism and human behaviour.
• They possess solid knowledge of the mechanisms of disease causation and pathogenesis and understand their role in the manifestation of disease, as well as a strong understanding of the pharmacological basis of therapeutics.
• They have comprehensive knowledge of life-threatening diseases and of the diseases most commonly encountered in clinical practice, as well as adequate knowledge of less frequent diseases.
• They understand the impact of natural and human-made environmental factors on human health and recognize the role and responsibility of the medical profession in disease prevention.
• They demonstrate an understanding of the principles of basic and applied biomedical research and possess the fundamental knowledge necessary to engage in research activities.
Skills
• Graduates are able to apply scientific principles, methods and knowledge in medical practice and research.
• They are able to take a complete medical history, perform a comprehensive physical examination and prioritize and address the clinical problems identified through these processes.
• They are capable of evaluating clinical cases, ordering appropriate laboratory tests, formulating differential diagnoses and developing an appropriate management plan.
• They are able to assess the psychological and social dimensions of a patient’s illness.
• They are able to provide immediate care in emergency situations, including first aid and resuscitation procedures.
Competences
• Graduates develop high ethical and academic standards for the practice of medicine.
• They recognize that medical practice requires lifelong learning and continuous professional development, and they are able to learn independently using appropriate resources and methods while evaluating their own performance.
• They are able to communicate effectively in medical settings and function efficiently as members of clinical or research teams.
• They are aware of the limits of their knowledge and recognize the need to seek assistance when necessary.