MSc in Biomedical Sciences
Aglantzia, Cyprus
DURATION
3 up to 8 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 5,125
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences aims to provide students with a high-quality education of international standing, so that they can develop a deep understanding of their science and versatile thinking, something critical for their professional career in the modern environment.
The Program entails theoretical coursework as well as a laboratory-based dissertation.
Graduates may continue their studies in postgraduate programs in Cyprus or abroad, or find employment including in education, clinical and diagnostic labs, the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, biotechnology, and similar.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Postgraduate Study Scholarships for International Students at the University of Cyprus
Since its establishment in 1989, the University of Cyprus (UCY) has earned a strong reputation domestically, regionally, and internationally, and it has earned a prominent place in World University Rankings. Its focus on academic excellence, as well as research and teaching, is widely recognized. UCY, in line with its internationalization strategy and commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, offers a number of scholarships to qualified international candidates in the following interesting and specialized postgraduate programs:
- Master in Business Economics (total tuition fee: 10.000 euros)
- Master in Economic Analysis (total tuition fee: 5.125 euros) or PhD in Economics (total tuition fee: 4.000 euros for Master’s holders)
- Master in Artificial Intelligence (total tuition fee: 5.125 euros)
- Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (total tuition fee: 5.125 euros)
The scholarships will be awarded in the form of a deduction from the total amount of tuition fees of the selected postgraduate program. Candidates must meet the academic criteria and adhere to the admission requirements of the specific study program.
UCY is currently accepting online applications for admission in September 2024. The deadline for applications for the above-mentioned postgraduate programs is 14th June 2024, except for the Master in Artificial Intelligence, which has a deadline of 31st May 2024.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Basic Laboratory Health and Safety Training
- Postgraduate Seminar Series I
- Selection from a List of Courses*
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Semester 2
- Postgraduate Seminar Series II
- Search and Management of Bibliographic Sources
- Selection from a List of Courses*
- Selection from a List of Courses*
- Selection from a List of Courses*
Semester 3
- Master Research Dissertation in Biomedical Sciences
List of Courses
- Special Topics in Human Molecular and Medical Genetics I
- Selected Topics in Cell Biology
- Nucleic Acids
- Molecular Biology I
- Special Topics in Bioinformatics
- Selected Themes and Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
- Imaging in Biological Sciences
- Special Topics in Current Biological Sciences I
- Special Topics in Current Biological Sciences II
- Special Topics in Human Molecular and Medical Genetics II
- Special Topics in Biochemistry
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Cellular Communication
- Cancer Biology
- Topics in Genomics and Proteomics
- Genes, Microbes and Environment in Intestinal Health
- Experimental Embryology Course
- Quantitative Human Genetics
- Molecular Biology of Tumour Viruses
- Selected Topics in Evolutionary Biology
- Current Topics in Drosophila Biology
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Molecular Ecology
Program Outcome
Education of new scientists at the graduate level who are competitive in the European and international setting.
Upon successful completion of their studies, graduates will be able:
- to apply their knowledge in practice,
- to transfer their knowledge of biology to students and to the society in general,
- to satisfy professional requirements for career fields such as biomedicine, laboratory testing, environmental studies, biotechnology, sustainable use of biological resources etc.,
- to adapt to technological advancements and new knowledge in the field,
- to work independently or in groups at an international and/or interdisciplinary level,
- generate new ideas and scientific knowledge,
- respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment,
- demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues,
- view themselves as well as others critically,
- promote free, inductive and deductive thinking