The Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences aims at providing students with high quality education of international standing, so that 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 programmes in Cyprus or abroad, or find employment including in education, clinical and diagnostic labs, the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, biotechnology and similar.
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:
1. to apply their knowledge in practice,2. to transfer their knowledge of biology to students and to the society in general,3. to satisfy professional requirements for career fields such as biomedicine, laboratory testing, environmental studies, biotechnology, sustainable use of biological resources etc.,4. to adapt to technological advancements and new knowledge in the field,5. to work independently or in groups at an international and/or interdisciplinary level,6. generate new ideas and scientific knowledge,7. respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment,8. demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues,9. view themselves as well as others critically,10. promote free, inductive and deductive thinking
Department: Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Programme Name: Biomedical Sciences
Direction: Biomedical Sciences
Level of Qualification: 2nd Cycle (Master's Degree) [3 Semesters]
Mode of Study: Full time and Part time are both possible
Language of Instruction: English
Coordinator: Assistant Professor Chrysoula Pitsouli
Semester 3
Course Type
Course
Course Title
ECTS
Compulsory
BIO 830
Master Research Dissertation in Biomedical Sciences
30
Total
BIO 680
Scientific Methodology in Biomedical Sciences
20
Restricted Elective
Selection from a List of Courses
10
The number of places available and the eligibility criteria for candidates are announced by the Graduate School. Documents that must be attached to the application include:• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and transcripts of grades of relevant degrees.• Letters of recommendation.• Personal interview and/or written examination (at the Department’s discretion).The Department may also consider additional criteria and quality indicators for the selection of candidates, including: (a) publications in scientific journals, (b) participation in seminars, symposia, research programs, (c) presentations at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience.English Language KnowledgeTo be considered for postgraduate studies, the applicant is required to have certification for “Very Good Knowledge” of English at level B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Acceptable certificates that prove Very Good Knowledge of English are listed on the Graduate School website and on the table of Matching results of international examinations with the CEFR. The University of Cyprus Language Centre Certificate for the knowledge of English language (level B2+) is also accepted.Applicants who have acquired their University degrees from English-taught Schools are not required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
Successful completion of the requirements of the Program
Students should consult the Postgraduate Study Rules
The grading system is numerical, from 0 to 10 with increments of ½. The minimum passing grade is 5. The final grade of a graduate student is calculated as the grade point average of all courses passed by the student.In a postgraduate programme of study, courses can be graded as Success/Failure. These courses do not count towards the student’s GPA, and may not exceed 25% of the programme’s ECTS, with the exception of the dissertation units. All courses are presented in the Postgraduate Studies Prospectus.The diploma dissertation, thesis, research and writing stages are graded with Success / Failure. The final grade of the dissertation is registered in the last semester of its elaboration. Master level dissertations are calculated qualitatively as Excellent, Very Good, Good, and Failure
The graduates of the MSc in Biomedical Sciences Program can be employed as specialized personnel in clinical, diagnostic and biochemical laboratories in the private sector or in hospitals. They can also work in the biotechnology sector (e.g. food, medicinal, pharmaceutical biotechnology) or in sales of specialized biomedical materials and laboratory equipment. Finally, employment in the education sector is also a possibility.
Graduates can be admitted to Doctoral Programs