Candidates- Criteria and Procedure
The evaluation process includes two stages.In the 1st stage, the applications undergo a thorough assessment to determine the completeness and validity of the submitted documents. Meeting the requirements of document completeness and validity is a prerequisite for progressing to the 2nd stage. In the 2nd stage, selected candidates are invited to participate in an interview conducted by the Evaluation and Selection Committee. This oral interview serves as an opportunity for the committee to assess the candidate’s personality, evaluate their scientific background, review any prior research or professional experience, and assess their critical thinking abilities. Following the completion of the oral interviews, the Evaluation and Selection Committee compiles a list of successful candidates. The list is organized in descending order according to the selection criteria and the assigned weights for each criterion.
Assessment criteria
- Undergraduate/bachelor degree grade
- Undergraduate/bachelor degree thesis (if any)
- Related to biomedical sciences research activity (if any)
- Related to biomedical sciences professional activity (if any)
- Related to biomedical sciences publications/internship (if any)
- Reference/Recommendation letters
- Other activity related to biomedical sciences (if any)
Evaluation Criteria
Degree: Applicants should hold an Undergraduate/Bachelor’s university degree (B.Sc.) related to Biomedical Sciences, Aesthetics Science, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Medical Science, Nursing or other life and health sciences relevant to biomedical sciences.
Minimum (Cut-off) criteria
- Related Undergraduate/bachelor’s degree
- English language certification B2 or higher
- NARIC recognition (only for degrees originating from non-Greek Universities)
English language
Applicants should have a minimum level of English certified with a B2 or higher qualification degree according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This requirement does not apply for English native
| CRITERION CODE | CRITERION | CONTRIBUTION (%) |
| C1 | Degree grade | 30 |
| C2 | Professional activity of the candidate | 20 |
| C3 | Research activity of the candidate | 10 |
| C4 | Interview | 40 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Grade = (C1 x 0,3) + (C2 x 0,2) + (C3 x 0,1) + (C4 x 0,4)
If there are more than two bachelor degrees related to the subject of the master’s degree, the average score of those is taken in to account.
Candidates who have received a ranking position up to the maximum student admission limit (20 students) are considered Successful Candidates.
Extra admissions:The Evaluation and Selection Committee has the authority to admit additional candidates, beyond the initial limit of 30 students, in cases where their evaluation score matches that of the 30th successful candidate.
Runners-up:Candidates whose evaluation scores fall below the score of the 30th successful candidate are considered as runners-up. They are eligible to register for the program if those ranked higher than them either decline the position or fail to register within the designated timeframe.
The Postgraduate Study Program leads to the awarding of a Postgraduate Diploma in “Advanced Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science: Development-Quality Control and Safety of new cosmetic products”, after full and successful completion of studies based on the curriculum. The titles are awarded by the Department of Biomedical Sciences of the School of Health and Welfare Sciences of the University of West Attica, in Greece.