POSTGRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM
Surgical
Oncology
MSc in Surgical Oncology
Welcome
Program Overview
MSc in Surgical Oncology
The program is intended for graduates of Medical Schools and related Health Sciences disciplines who have an interest
in surgical oncology and the management of cancer patients.
Program
Launch
2016
Duration
4 semesters
(2 academic years)
Credits
120 ECTS
Number of
Admitted Students
Up to 30 students
per academic cycle
Tuition Fees
3.200 €
(payable in
4 installments)
Location
First Department of Surgery, "Hippokrateio" General Hospital of Athens
Second Department of Surgery, Aretaieio University Hospital
Language of Instruction
Greek (course materials and bibliography available in Greek and English)
Start of Academic Year
Winter Semester
October
Institution
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
Department
School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
Establishment & Legal Framework
MSc in Surgical Oncology
Program Director & Administrative Support
MSc in Surgical Oncology
Coordinating Committee
Dimitrios Theodorou
Professor of Surgery
Theodosios Theodosopoulos
Professor of Surgery
Georgios P. Fragkoulidis
Professor of Surgery
Antonios Vezakis
Professor of Surgery
Program Director
Professor Konstantinos Toutouzas
First Department of Surgery
"Hippokrateio" General Hospital of Athens-
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
E-mail: tousur@med.uoa.gr
Telephone: 2132088142
Katerina Roukana
MSc Program Manager
Vasiliki Botsiou
Teleconference Support & Digital Content Management (MSc Program)
Grigorios Papatsoris
Administrative Support
What the MSc Program Offers
Clinical Training
Training in a hospital setting with participation in surgical procedures.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Active participation in tumor boards and collaboration with multiple medical specialties in therapeutic decision-making.
Academic Writing & Research
Development of scientific writing skills and critical appraisal of the literature.
Modern Technologies
Familiarization with artificial intelligence applications and modern methods in surgical oncology.
PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Identity & History
The Postgraduate Program “Surgical Oncology” (MSc in Surgical Oncology) of the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has been operating continuously since 2016. It is the result of collaboration between two of the oldest and most distinguished university surgical clinics in Greece: the First Department of Surgery of Hippokrateio General Hospital of Athens and the Second Department of Surgery of Aretaieio University Hospital.The program is fully aligned with the provisions of Law 4957/2022 and the Regulations for Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
Academic Scope & Structure
The academic field of the MSc Program is Surgical Oncology—a discipline focused on the multifactorial and specialized multidisciplinary approach to oncological diseases, with emphasis on diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic planning, and surgical management.
The program covers the full spectrum of major oncological diseases relevant to surgical practice, including breast cancer, upper gastrointestinal malignancies, hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors, endocrine gland tumors, colorectal and anal cancers, as well as specialized topics such as melanoma, sarcomas, gynecological malignancies, thoracic tumors, and peritoneal carcinomatosis.
In parallel, the curriculum incorporates modern subjects such as the application of artificial intelligence in surgical oncology, principles of radiotherapy, biostatistics, clinical research, and scientific writing, covering the complete continuum from diagnosis and staging to treatment and follow-up of oncological patients.
Educational Philosophy & Teaching Approach
The educational philosophy of the MSc Program combines high-level theoretical training with intensive clinical experience. Postgraduate students actively participate in weekly tumor boards, primarily held across the two affiliated hospital institutions, and observe selected specialized surgical procedures within the framework of the program.
They undertake practical training in departments of Pathological Anatomy, Radiology, and Radiation Oncology, and participate in scientific conferences and educational meetings related to surgical oncology.
In parallel, the program promotes the development of academic writing skills and critical appraisal of scientific literature.
Training is completed with the preparation of an original Master’s thesis, based on the investigation of contemporary research questions and knowledge gaps, under the supervision of a specialized academic advisor.
Duration, Structure & ECTS Credits
The MSc Program in Surgical Oncology has a duration of two (2) academic years and is structured into four (4) semesters of study, which include both theoretical instruction and clinical training.
The total number of credits required for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma (MSc) amounts to one hundred and twenty (120) ECTS credits.
The program corresponds to Level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the National Qualifications Framework.
1st Semester
- Carcinogenesis
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Academic Writing
- Radiotherapy & Systemic Therapies
- Special Topics in Surgical Oncology I
- Pathological Anatomy (Laboratory)
- Radiotherapy (Laboratory)
- Radiology (Laboratory)
- Tumor Board
- Scientific Day / Seminar
30 ECTS
2nd Semester
- Breast Oncology
- Upper Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Special Topics in Surgical Oncology II
- Operating Room Training (Surgical Practice)
- Tumor Board
- Continuing Education Program
- Scientific Day / Seminar
30 ECTS
3rd Semester
- Liver Oncology
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Biliary Tract Tumors
- Special Topics in Surgical Oncology III
- Operating Room Training (Surgical Practice)
- Tumor Board
- Continuing Education Program
- Scientific Day / Seminar
30 ECTS
4th Semester
- Colorectal Oncology
- Anal Disorders
- Special Neoplasms
- Special Topics in Surgical Oncology IV
- Operating Room Training (Surgical Practice)
- Continuing Education Program
- Master’s Thesis
30 ECTS
Σύνολο πιστωτικών μονάδων: 120 ECTS
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees amount to three thousand two hundred euros (€3,200) per student for the full cycle of studies (4 semesters / 120 ECTS). Payment is made in four (4) semester-based installments, in accordance with the schedule defined by the Program Regulations. The management of funds is carried out through the Special Account for Research Grants (ELKE) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
Students who meet the exemption criteria, in accordance with Law 4957/2022 and the Program Regulations, may submit an application for tuition fee exemption.
More than 180 students have participated in the program, and over 140 have successfully completed their studies.
180+
Students
140+
Alumni
Contact
- 210 7772331 | 210 7286349
- surgoncol@med.uoa.gr
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