Program Overview

Cancer Biology

MSc

Master of Science

Receive rigorous training in Cancer Biology and Personalized Medicine to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancers

Cancer Biology at EUC

The MSc in Cancer Biology at EUC is the first program of its kind in Cyprus. Based on the latest developments in the field, the program provides students with an in-depth understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying cancer development. Students are exposed to novel preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches using new technologies to deliver personalized medical treatment to cancer patients.

The degree is targeted to students with undergraduate degrees in biology, biomedical sciences, medicine, pharmacology, radiotherapy, nursing or other biology-oriented fields. Chemistry, physics or computer science graduates with a biology background may apply. Students are supported by faculty who are experts in their field, distinguished visiting professors from abroad and modern laboratory facilities on campus. Through the Erasmus+ program, students are able to participate in high-quality research projects and thesis work with collaborating laboratories abroad.

Program Summary

• Languages: English
• Duration: 18 months
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• ECTS: 90

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work in:

• Research Laboratories
• Academic Institutions
• Diagnostic Centers
• Clinical Laboratories
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Hospitals and Health Authorities

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.

Specific Admissions Criteria

• All applicants must have successfully completed a Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Physical Sciences-related (with adequate Biology background)* undergraduate degree from a recognized academic institution.
• Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree with a Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 2.50 (or equivalent; e.g. “Second Class Honours” for UK Universities or “Very Good” for Greek and Cypriot Universities).
• As the official language of instruction is English, proficiency in written and spoken English is absolutely required. Thus, students should provide documentation showing high level of English fluency (i.e. TOEFL score of at least 550 (213 computer-based, 79 internet-based), or English IGCSE with grade C or above, or IELTS with a score of 6.5 or above GCE examination grade of C or above)**.
• The University reserves the right to conduct interviews of applicants to strengthen the selection process, when necessary.

*In the event of inadequate Biology background, the Committee may allow the completion of Biology foundation course(s) (e.g. “Introduction to Human Biology”, “Cell Biology”, “Molecular Biology”) prior to admission.

**In the event in which such documentation is not available, students are obligated to take an English Placement Test and improve their language skills prior to being admitted to the programme.

Program Structure

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1| Degree Requirements| ECTS
2| Compulsory courses| 40
3| Elective Courses| 20
4| Master Thesis| 30
5| Total Requirements| 90

Compulsory Courses

| Code| Course Title| ECTS
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1| MCB605| Research Methodology and Biostatistics| 10
2| MCB610| Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer| 10
3| MCB620| Laboratory Techniques and Scientific Communication| 10
4| MCB630| Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics| 10

Elective Courses

Student select two from the following courses:

| Code| Course Title| ECTS
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1| MCB635| Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy| 10
2| MCB645| Bioinformatics| 10
3| MCB660| Cancer Systems Biology| 10
4| MCB670| Precision and Personalized Medicine| 10

Master Thesis

| Code| Course Title| ECTS
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1| MCB690| Master Thesis| 30