EVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE

EVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE

Understanding health and disease
through the lens of evolution

Two Institutions. One Vision.

1.5-Year Programme

2 semesters + 1 MSc Thesis. Fully online, study from anywhere.

Joint Degree

Awarded by Democritus University of Thrace in collaboration with the University of Zurich.

Accessible Tuition

From €4,500.

What is Evolutionary Medicine?

Why Does Evolution Leave Us Vulnerable to Disease?

Evolutionary Medicine applies modern evolutionary theory to understand health and disease. While conventional medicine asks how biological mechanisms cause illness, evolutionary medicine asks why evolution shaped those mechanisms in ways that leave us susceptible.

From cardiovascular disease and obesity to autoimmune disorders, depression, and cancer — many of the most pressing health challenges of our time are rooted in a mismatch between our evolutionary past and our modern lifestyle. This programme trains you to understand that mismatch, and to use it.

Why Choose This Programme?

  • Unique in Greece — No other postgraduate programme in the country covers Evolutionary Medicine.

  • 100% Online — No relocation costs. Access world-class teaching from anywhere.

  • Income-Based Tuition — Fees scaled to your country’s income level for fair access.

  • International Outlook — A joint degree with a top-100 global university, opening doors worldwide.

The First and Only Evolutionary Medicine MSc in Greece

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