PhD Programme at the Department of Biology of the University of Patras ## PhD Programme Overview The PhD programme at the Department of Biology of the University of Patras aims to produce high-quality and modern scientific research, as well as train scientists capable of - contributing to the progress and development of science and research

-  staffing the research, business, and educational potential of the country and abroad 

The programme is a source of academic prestige and international academic distinction for the Department of Biology and the University of Patras, contributing to the qualitative and quantitative upgrading of research output in cutting-edge areas of Biology.

Admission Requirements

The minimum formal qualifications of candidates for doctoral programmes are as follows:

• a Bachelor's degree from a Higher Education Institution (University or Technical University) in the national territory or from a recognised equivalent institution in a foreign country
• Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (M.Sc.) from a Higher Education Institution of the national territory or from a foreign institution recognized by the Hellenic N.A.R.I.C (Hellenic National Recognition and Information Center) as equivalent, or possession of a single and complete postgraduate degree, according to article 46 of Law 4485/2017

Programme Duration

The period of time for obtaining the Doctoral Degree cannot be less than three (3) full calendar years from the date of appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee.