The duration of the studies leading to the award of the Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (D.M.S.) of the D.P.M.S. is defined as four (4) academic semesters (each lasting at least thirteen (13) weeks of instruction), which correspond to thirty (30) ECTS credits and which include the time for the implementation of the Practical Training and for the preparation and submission for examination of the Postgraduate Diploma Thesis (M.D.D.), if any.

During their studies, postgraduate students are required to attend courses, carry out practical exercises and/or prepare a thesis, in order to accumulate a total of 120 European Credit Units (ECTS), necessary for the completion of their postgraduate studies and for their graduation.

The permitted duration of the completion of the requirements for the M.Sc. degree is set at four (4) academic semesters as a minimum, and up to six (6) academic semesters as a maximum. However, in exceptional cases, a suspension of studies may be granted withdecision of the HPS, without this time being counted in the total required duration of the award of the Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (D.M.S.).

The Master’s degree is completed with the award of a Diploma of Postgraduate Studies (D.M.S.), level seven (7) of the National and European Qualifications Framework, in accordance with article 47 of Law No. 4763/2020.

Successful completion of studies is determined by the successful performance in the courses of the MSc (including the Internship) and the successful completion of the Diploma Thesis, where provided.