This postgraduate program builds upon the legacy and experience of the long-established MSc in “Optics and Vision” and emerges as a dynamic evolution designed to meet the scientific and technological challenges of the 21st century. It brings together a diverse group of academic departments – the School of Medicine, the Department of Materials Science and Technology, and the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics – to offer an interdisciplinary, research-oriented, and internationally competitive curriculum.
The human visual system is a unique and highly complex interface between physics, biology, medicine, and cognitive science. Understanding its function and disorders requires a multifaceted approach that combines knowledge from fields such as neuroscience, ophthalmology, optics, imaging technology, applied mathematics, materials science, and biotechnology. Our program reflects precisely this spirit of interdisciplinary synergy.
The program is designed for students interested in the clinical, research, or technological aspects of vision sciences. It combines expertise from Medicine, Materials Science and Technology, and Mathematics, preparing graduates for careers in academia, industry, or healthcare.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must hold a first-cycle degree from a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Greece or a recognized foreign institution in one of the following or related fields:
- Biology
- Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Engineering
- Optics and Photonics
- Materials Science
Language of Instruction: English
Program Details:
- Duration: 4 semesters (full-time)
- ECTS Credits: 120
- Start Date: September/October
Tuition Fees:
- EEA students: €2,200
- Non-EEA students: €5,000
Selection Process:
Call for applications in the academic year 2026-2027 is now open until 2nd July 2026.
For more details, please visit the official program website and the call
Contact & Further Information:
Program’s Secretariat: Jenny Dokoumetzidi
Tel. +302810 394868
Email: cetvs@med.uoc.gr
