POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT THE
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

1. Organization

The current Postgraduate Studies Programme (PSP) has been established in 1994. The programme offers the following degrees by course and research:

Specialization Diploma (Sp.D.) [equivalent to the degree of Master of Science of British and American Universities]. The following fields of specialization are offered:

1. Analytical Chemistry
2. Physical Chemistry
3. Organic Chemistry
4. Industrial Chemistry with sub-specializations:

1. Polymer Technology
2. Surface Finishing / Paint Technology
3. Oenology (wine science)

5. Food Chemistry
6. Biochemistry
7. Inorganic Chemistry and Technology
8. Environmental Chemistry and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry

2. Admission Prerequisites and Criteria of selection

a. Graduates with an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Natural Sciences (Physics, Biology, Biochemistry, Geology etc.), Health Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy) and Agriculture from Greek or foreign Universities are accepted to the PSP.

b. Candidates must be fluent in, at least, one foreign language (particularly English). Foreign students must also learn Greek, since all courses are offered in Greek language. The University of Athens offers intensive courses in Greek language for foreign students.

c. The following criteria are also considered for admission to PSP

• The undergraduate diploma grade
• The grades in courses related to the specialization selected by the candidate.
• The grade and the performance of the candidate during the undergraduate Diploma research work.
• Research experience (scientific publications, participation in projects, etc.) if any.
• The personality of the candidate which is evaluated by interviews and recommendation letters.

d. All applications must be submitted to the Department of Chemistry during the second half of September.

The Postal Address is the following:
Postgraduate Studies Committee
Department of Chemistry
University of Athens
Panepistimiopolis
Athens 157 84, GREECE
(Tel/FAX: ++301 7242906)

3. Postgraduate courses

Attendance of all courses (3 hours/week) is obligatory. At least 2 years of courses and research are required for receiving Sp.D. and two more years (total 4 years) for Ph.D.

Students must attend and successfully participate at the final examination of at least 2 for the Sp.D. and 4 for the Ph.D. out of the 5 obligatory postgraduate courses offered. Each student must also attend and successfully participate at the final examination of a given number of elective courses. Students must carry out research, submit their Thesis and present it orally and in public.

The courses offered are as follows (the corresponding semester is given in parenthesis)

Obligatory Courses

1. Analytical Chemistry (1)
2. Inorganic Chemistry (1)
3. Physical Chemistry (1)
4. Organic Chemistry (1)
5. Biochemistry (1)

Elective Courses

Specialization: Analytical Chemistry

1. Advanced Analytical Chemistry (2)
2. Chemometrics (2)
3. Bioanalytical Techniques (3)
4. Separation Chemistry - Chromatographic Analytical Techniques (3)
5. Drug Quality Control (3)

Specialization: Physical Chemistry

1. Molecular Spectroscopy (2)
2. Crystallography (2)
3. Molecular Quantum Chemistry (3)

Specialization: Organic Chemistry

1. Synthesis of Organic Compounds with Biological Activity (2)
2. Applications of Organometallic Compounds and Complexes to Organic Synthesis (3)
3. Special topics in Organic Chemistry (3)

Specialization: Industrial Chemistry

1. Macromolule Architecture - Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers (2)
2. Polymer Physics and Physical Chemistry (2)
3. Polymer Technology (2)
4. Special Topics in Electrochemistry(2)
5. Adsorption (2)
6. Wine technology (2)
7. Wine microbiology (2)
8. Surface Finishing Systems - Surface Coatings (3)
9. Fermentation Technology (3)

Specialization: Food Chemistry

1. Special Topics in Food Chemistry and Nutrition (2)
2. Food Technology (2)
3. Food Analysis (3)
4. Food Microbiology(3)

Specialization: Biochemistry

1. Enzymology (2)
2. Chemistry and Biochemistry of Lipids (2)
3. Human Biochemistry(3)
4. Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3)

Specialization: Inorganic Chemistry and Technology

1. Inorganic Chemistry and Technology (2)
2. Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms (2)
3. Physical Methods of Structure Characterization (2)
4. Chemistry of Mineral Resources (2)
5. Catalysis (3)
6. Bioinorganic Chemistry (3)
7. Mineral Resources and the Environment (3)

Specialization: Environmental Chemistry and Technology

1. Chemistry and Environmental Technology
2. Atmospheric Chemistry (2)
3. Chemistry of Aquatic Systems (2)
4. Geochemistry - Study of the Geosphere (2)
5. Ecology - Study of the Biosphere (3)
6. Environmental Technologies (3)
7. Energy Generation (3)