Program Overview
Medical Sciences
Ph.D
PhD graduates demonstrate high-level research skills and seek to make a significant contribution to knowledge in biomedical sciences, as well as to the improvement of human and global health.
Medical Sciences at EUC
The PhD in Medical Sciences provides advanced training in the primary areas of Basic Science, Clinical and Translational Science and Medical Education. Rigorous and multi-disciplinary, the program supports scientific inquiry to develop leaders in the medical sciences. During their studies, PhD candidates may be employed as scientific collaborators, clinical trainers or laboratory assistants at the School of Medicine, thus gaining academic experience. Graduates will be able to work as academics, researchers, scholars, experts or consultants in a variety of public and private health sectors, in decision-making and policy formulating functions.
Program Summary
- Languages: English
- Duration: 3 years
- Mode of Study: On Campus
- ECTS: 180
Admission Process
Our dedicated Admissions Team will guide you every step of the way by answering all of your questions, helping you choose a program of study and starting your EUC experience with a virtual or actual campus tour.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Our Scholarship and Financial Aid program aims to provide prospective and enrolled students with information and resources to financially support your educational goals. This takes the form of academic scholarships, athletics scholarships and family
eed-based financial aid.
Student Housing
Our student accommodation units are located only minutes from campus and are designed to offer students high quality living spaces in elegant studios and one-bedroom flats supported by great social spaces, in-house gym, laundry rooms and 24–hour security service.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES
European University Cyprus announces every academic year a limited number of places for doctoral studies in both Fall and Spring Semester (commencing October and February, respectively). Applications are submitted using the application form. All necessary supporting material accompanying the application are described in the application form.
Last day for submitting applications for EU Applicants:
- For Fall Semester: Initial deadline: 15 June per year (if positions remain available, additional applications for these positions are accepted by 15 September per year)
- For Spring Semester: 15 January per year
Last day for submitting applications for Non-EU Applicants (Due to visa requirements):
- For Fall Semester: 15 June per year
- For Spring Semester: 1 December per year
The final selection is based on assessment of the applicant’s qualifications and personal interview(s).
Call for Submission of Application for Doctoral Studies
The Ph.D. Program in Medical Sciences of the Department of Medicine of European University Cyprus announces a limited number of places for doctoral studies every year in one or a combination of the following areas:
- Neuroscience
- Cancer Biology & Clinical Oncology
- Cardiovascular Systems
- Infectious Diseases, Immunology & Microbiology
- Medical Education
- Surgery
Application, Supporting Materials, and Admission Procedure:
- The application must be submitted using the application form.
- The necessary supporting materials accompanying the application are outlined in the application form.
- Final selection is based on the assessment of the applicant’s qualifications and a personal interview(s).
Admission Criteria:
- Interested applicants are expected to submit a research proposal with their application, relevant to one of the areas/pillars listed above.
- Applications for admission to the Ph.D. in Medical Sciences are accepted from individuals with a Medical Degree (M.D.) and/or Dental Degree and/or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- The Department, after reviewing the content/discipline of the applicants' previous academic studies and the proposed research area/pillars, reserves the right to request that applicants take specified postgraduate courses and/or pass specified appraisals prior to admission to the program.
All candidates will be invited to an interview.
Degree Requirements
| ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Degree Requirements | |
| 2 | Specific Coursework / Courses | 30 |
| 3 | Comprehensive Qualifying Examination | 10 |
| 4 | Preparation and Submission of a Dissertation Proposal | 20 |
| 5 | Ph.D. Fieldwork | 90 |
| 6 | Ph.D. Dissertation | 30 |
| 7 | Total Requirements | 180 |
Specific Coursework - Courses
| ECTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specific Coursework / Courses | 30 ECTS | |
| 2 | Code | Course Title | ECTS |
| 3 | PMS705 | Methods in Basic Science and Clinical Research | 10 |
| 4 | PMS715 | Statistics, Data Analysis and Interpretation in Medical Science Research | 10 |
| 5 | PMS725 | Research Ethics and Scientific Writing | 10 |
Comprehensive Qualifying Examination
| ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comprehensive Qualifying Examination | 10 ECTS |
Preparation and Submission of a Thesis - Dissertation Proposal
| ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation and Submission of a Thesis - Dissertation Proposal | 20 ECTS |
Ph.D. Fieldwork
| ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. Fieldwork | 90 ECTS |
Ph.D. Dissertation
| ECTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. Dissertation | 30 ECTS |
