Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Take a closer look
at your studies!

Below you can explore the courses offered in each semester. They provide a clear overview
of the subjects you will study and the structure of the program throughout the coming years. 

Courses

1st Semester

Introduction to Basic Medical Sciences

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1001

Medical Biology

7

MD1002

Medical Physics

5

MD1003

General Anatomy

3

MD1004

General Biochemistry

6

MD1005

Introduction to Clinical Skills and Practice

3

MD1006

History of Medicine

2

MD1007

Greek Language I

4

2nd Semester

Basic Medical Sciences I

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1008

Medical Informatics

2

MD1009

Anatomy I

7

MD1010

General Histology

4

MD1011

Biochemistry I

6

MD1012

General Physiology

5

MD1013

English Medical Terminology

2

MD1014

Greek Language II

4

3rd Semester

Basic Medical Sciences II

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1015

Medical Statistics

2

MD1016

Communication with Patient

2

MD1017

Anatomy II

8

MD1018

Specified Histology

4

MD1019

Biochemistry II

5

MD1020

Physiology I

5

MD1021

Greek Language III

4

4th Semester

Basic Medical Sciences III

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1022

Medical Genetics

3

MD1023

Basic Clinical Skills

2

MD1024

Anatomy III

7

MD1025

Embryology

6

MD1026

Clinical Biochemistry

3

MD1027

Physiology II

5

MD1028

Greek Language IV

4

From science to clinical practice

5th Semester

Clinical Medicine I

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1029

General Pathology

6

MD1030

Radiology

3

MD1031

Introduction to Pharmacology

4

MD1032

Microbiology I

3

MD1033

Mental Health

2

MD1034

Introduction to Clinical Semiology

6

MD1035

Greek Medical Terminology I

2

MD1036

Greek Language V

4

6th Semester

Clinical Medicine II & Public Health

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1037

Dermatology

3

MD1038

Ophthalmology

3

MD1039

Otorhinolaryngology

3

MD1040

Hygiene – Epidemiology

3

MD1041

Social Medicine – Public Health

3

MD1042

Pathological Physiology

4

MD1043

Microbiology II

3

MD1044

Greek Language VI

4

7th Semester

Clinical Medicine III & IV

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1045

Cardiology

4

MD1046

Cardiothoracic Surgery

3

MD1047

Pulmonary Medicine

4

MD1048

Psychiatry I

3

MD1049

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

2

MD1050

Neurology I

4

MD1051

Neurosurgery

2

MD1052

Medical Law and Ethics

2

MD1053

Greek Medical Terminology II

2

8th Semester

Clinical Medicine V & VI

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1054

Internal Medicine I

9

MD1055

Surgery I

9

MD1056

Vascular Surgery

2

MD1057

Plastic Surgery

2

MD1058

Evidence-Based Medicine

2

9th Semester

Clinical Medicine VII and Emergency Medicine – Traumatology

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1059

Obstetrics – Gynaecology I

8

MD1060

Urology

4

MD1061

Anaesthesiology

4

MD1062

Orthopaedics

4

MD1063

Emergency Medicine

2

MD1064

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

3

MD1073

Systemic Pharmacology

1

MD1074

Biopathology

1

MD1075

Systemic Pathology

2

MD1076

Radiology – Nuclear Medicine

1

10th Semester

Clinical Medicine VIII and IX

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1065

Clinical Immunology

3

MD1066

Geriatrics

3

MD1067

Clinical Pharmacology

2

MD1068

Clinical Nutrition

2

MD1069

Paediatrics I

8

MD1070

Neonatology

3

MD1071

Adolescence Medicine

2

MD1072

Paediatric Surgery

3

MD1073

Systemic Pharmacology

2

MD1074

Biopathology

1

MD1075

Systemic Pathology

1

MD1076

Radiology – Nuclear Medicine

1

11th – 12th Semesters

Clinical Traineeship

CODE

title

ECTS

MD1077

Internal Medicine II

18

MD1078

Surgery II (including Neurosurgery)

18

MD1079

Paediatrics II

9

MD1080

Obstetrics – Gynaecology II

4

MD1081

Neurology II

3

MD1082

Psychiatry II

3

MD1083

Primary Care Medicine & General Medicine

5

Choose Semesters/Year

Take a closer look
at your studies!

Throughout your studies, you are taught and mentored by physicians, researchers,
and educators with extensive academic and clinical experience. They guide your learning,
share real medical insights, and help you develop the knowledge and skills needed
for modern medical practice.

Kazis, Dimitrios
Associate Professor of Neurology – Clinical Neurophysiology
Kesisoglou, Isaak
Professor of General Surgery
Kimiskidis, Vasilios
Professor of Neurology & Clinical Neurophysiology
Kioumis, Ioannis
Professor of Pulmonary Medicine – Infectious Diseases
Kiritsi, Dimitra
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Koletsa, Triantafyllia
Associate Professor of General and Systemic Pathology
Koliakos, George
Professor of Biochemistry
Kolibianakis, Efstratios
Professor of Obstetrics-Gynaecology and Assisted Reproduction
Konstantinidis, Iordanis
Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology
Kontakiotis, Theodoros
Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
Kosmidis, Efstratios
Assistant Professor of Physiology – Neurophysiology
Kotoula-Dimitriadou, Vasiliki
Associate Professor of General and Systemic Pathology
Kotsa, Kalliopi
Associate Professor of Endocrinology – Diabetes
Kotsis, Vasileios
Professor of Internal Medicine – Scientific field: Arterial Hypertension
Koutelidakis, Ioannis
Associate Professor of General Surgery
Koutsouraki, Effrosyni
Associate Professor of Neurology – Neuroimmunology
Kouzi-Chatziparaskeva-Koliakou, Kokkona
Professor of Histology – Embryology
Kovatsi, Leda
Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Kritis, Aristeidis
Associate Professor of Physiology
Kyrvasilis, Fotios
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Lafis, Spyridon
Laboratory Teaching Staff
Lallas, Aimilios
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Lazaridis, Nikolaos
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy
Lazaridou, Elisavet
Associate Professor of Dermatology – Venereology
Magklaveras, Nikolaos
Professor

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You are about to take the first step toward your studies at AU.
Read the information below and prepare your application. Our team is here to support you throughout the process.

Your admission and registration process follows these steps:

  1. Submit your application
    Complete and submit your online application with the required information.

  2. Initial review
    An admissions advisor reviews your application and contacts you with further instructions.

  3. Submission of documents
    You submit all required documents and supporting material.

  4. Interview and admission test
    Eligible applicants are invited to an online interview and may be required to take an online multiple-choice test based on Biology, Chemistry, and reasoning.

  5. Admission decision
    Successful applicants receive an official offer letter.

  6. Acceptance and payment
    You confirm your place by completing the required payment according to your admission category.

  7. Enrolment at the University
    You complete the enrolment process following the instructions provided.

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Be foreign citizens who have completed at least the final two years of secondary education in a foreign country
  • Hold a High School Graduation Certificate or International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification
  • Demonstrate English language proficiency
  • Submit a personal statement as part of the application process
  • Participate in an online interview
  • Successfully complete the Admission Test, consisting of a 60-question online multiple-choice examination based on:
    • Biology,
    • Chemistry,
    • and general knowledge and reasoning skills

Applicants holding one of the following qualifications are exempt from the Admission Test:

  • BMAT
  • MediTest-EU
  • GCE A-Levels with final grades of at least AAB in:
    • Chemistry,
    • Biology,
    • and one additional subject other than English

Indicative study material for the Admission Test is available in:

    • Biology
    • Chemistry

Applicants are required to submit the following:

  • Ιdentification card (EU countries) or valid passport (all countries).

  • Graduation title of High School (copy of original document attached to official translation in English).

  • Certificate of the High School Diploma entitling them to participate in the higher education institutions of the country in which they graduate.

  • Academic transcript of the final two years (copy of original document attached to official translation in English).

  • Proof of English language test results: B2 for IELTS (no less than band 6 overall) or TOEFL (minimum score 79/120).

  • Personal statement.

  • Results (if any) of entrance exams at universities in your home country.

  • Curriculum Vitae (in English).

€12,000

per Academic Year

Tuition fees are paid in two instalments:
• the first upon acceptance
• the second at the end of the winter semester

Applicants are responsible for covering tuition fees, living expenses, and all related costs during their studies.

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