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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Science
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
EUR 5040
Annual Tuition Fee
EUR 60
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
7
IELTS
94
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The PhD programme aims to provide:
- In-depth study of a specific topic.
- The ability to express creativity in research.
- The opportunity to develop skills that allow students to critically examine the existing literature in their specific research area.
- Development of skills in developing and testing hypotheses.
- Development of new theories.
- Development of the skills to plan and conduct experiments.
- Development of communication skills such as oral presentation skills by participating in conferences and writing up skills by submitting papers to peer reviewed journals.
- Development of professionalism and networking skills.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Doctoral degrees are awarded for the generation and interpretation of results/knowledge, which enhances and/or extends existing knowledge in a discipline, usually through original research and critical thinking. Students undertaking doctorates will be able to form hypotheses and seek answers by designing and performing appropriate experiments in order to generate significant new knowledge and/or understanding.
Furthermore, holders of doctorates will have been furnished with the qualities needed for employment that requires the ability to make informed judgments on complex issues in specialist fields, and be in a position to tackle and solve problems.
More specifically and according to the Bologna Process and the Framework for Qualifications for the European Higher Education Area students awarded doctorates should:
- Have demonstrated a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field.
- Have demonstrated the ability to conceive, design, implement and adapt a substantial process of research with scholarly integrity.
- Have made a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication.
- Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation and construction of new and complex ideas.
- Be capable to communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about their areas of expertise.
- Be able to promote, within academic and professional contexts, technological, social or cultural advancement in a knowledge-based society.
Additionally, according to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and more specifically Level 8 of EQF, the Doctoral Degree’s Learning Outcomes must be as follows:
- Knowledge: knowledge at the most advanced frontier of a field of work or study and at the interface between fields.
- Skills: the most advanced and specialised skills and techniques, including construction and evaluation, required to solve critical problems in research and/or innovation and to extend and redefine existing knowledge or professional practice.
- Competence: demonstrate substantial authority, innovation, autonomy, scholarly and professional integrity and sustained commitment to the development of new ideas or processes at the forefront of work or study contexts including research.
Additional Information
Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post Study Work Permit (PSWP) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, candidates should hold, or hold by the time that the program is expected to commence, a recognized degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent allowing entry to a Master’s degree plus a Master’s degree OR a Doctor of Medicine degree, e.g., MBBS or MD degree). An applicant may be admitted to the program subject to completing selected courses offered by the department, if so decided by the Department Postgraduate Programmes Committee (DPPC).
Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
5040
Tuition Fee
(EUR)
EUR 60
Application Fee
(EUR)
21600 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(EUR)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Scholarships – Financial Aid
The University offers scholarships and financial aid to full-time students, in the form of academic merit scholarships, financial-aid assistance, athletic scholarships. All types of scholarships/financial aid available are explained below:
Academic Merit Scholarships
1. Based on Previous Academic Performance
Students, in their first year at the University, are eligible for a scholarship on the basis of the grades of their High School Leaving Certificate, based on the country in which this qualification was issued. Scholarships are given as a percentage reduction on tuition and are valid for one academic year.
In order to be eligible for this type of scholarship, students must:
- submit their High School Leaving Certificate upon application, and
- be registered on a full-time basis (30 ECTS per semester)
More information about this type of scholarship is available at the Admissions Department.
2. Based on Academic Performance at the University
Two regular semesters after the student first registers and every semester thereafter, scholarships will be awarded according to the student’s academic performance at the University, as follows:
| Cumulative GPA | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 4.00 | 50% |
| 3.75 – 3.99 | 20% |
| 3.50 – 3.74 | 10% |
In order to be eligible for this type of scholarship, students must have:
- full-time status (30 ECTS per semester)
- completed a minimum of 30 credits/60 ECTS at the University, and
- been registered in the previous semester
Athletic Scholarships
Students who are actively involved in the University sports teams may be eligible to receive athletic scholarships of up to 40% of their tuition. High level athletes may also be eligible for a scholarship based on their achievements (each case is examined individually).
Students can contact the Sports Office of the University of Nicosia for more information about athletic scholarships.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to native students only and is given in the form of a scholarship, regardless of academic performance, as follows:
- Students from disadvantaged socioeconomic background. Students interested in this type of financial aid must complete the “Application for Scholarship/Financial Aid” form. New students need to submit this application to the Admissions Department while returning students (after their first year of studies) need to submit the application to the Financial Aid Office (email: [email protected]). Points are awarded to the applicant based on various socioeconomic criteria. The scholarship amount will depend on the total points awarded.
- Students who come from large families (4 children or more) are eligible for a 15% scholarship for the entire duration of the programme.
For EU/International students scholarships are offered depending on the economic condition of each country.
UNIC Academic Family Scholarships
- University of Nicosia and Intercollege graduates wishing to apply for a second degree at UNIC are eligible for a 10% scholarship for the entire duration of the programme.
- Families with two or more siblings studying at the University during the same semester are eligible for a 10% scholarship for each child.
Terms and conditions
- The applicants for a Scholarship/Financial Aid must have submitted an Application for Admission to a programme, with full-time status, and must comply with the acceptance criteria of that programme.
- The Financial Aid application must be accompanied by all required supporting documentation (e.g. annual income, number of dependents in family, etc.)
- Unless stated otherwise, scholarships are valid for one academic year and are calculated on the programme tuition.
- The extent, amount and duration of the scholarship after the first year of studies, is decided by the University after the relevant application has been submitted. The application should be submitted before the commencement of the next academic year.
- Students eligible for more than one type of Scholarship/Financial Aid will be awarded the scholarship constituting the highest amount.
- Scholarships are not awarded in the case of Distance Learning Programmes, Postgraduate Programmes (with the exception of “UNIC Academic Family” Scholarships) and Medical School Programmes.
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