Program Overview

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Nursing

PhD

Doctorate

Program Description

The PhD degree in Nursing aims to create successful researchers who will contribute to development, improvement and innovation of nursing and the wider framework of the health care professions.

Program Overview

The doctoral degree in Nursing, through a minimum of three years, aims to develop research skills and abilities of candidates, to enhance their critical thinking, to establish their research ethics and to enable them to design, develop, coordinate and implement a research study. The PhD graduates will be able to work in administrative, academic and research positions or as consultants in public or private organizations. Additionally, they could be employed in decision-making centers formulating policy for nursing or the healthcare sector in general. Furthermore, graduates could pursue a career as post-doctorate researchers in European and International research projects and exploit major research funding opportunities in the field.

Program Summary

• Languages: Greek
• Duration: 3 years
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• ECTS: 180

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work in:

• Public and Private Hospitals
• Community Health Centers
• Community Nursing
• School Nursing
• Nursing Homes
• Education and Research

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.

World Rankings by Subject 2025: Medical and Health

European University Cyprus has been ranked among the top 501+ universities globally on the Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings by Subject 2025 for Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Assessed on rigorous performance indicators, this ranking reaffirms EUC’s commitment to excellence in Medical and Dental education and other health disciplines.

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
• For Non-EU Applicants (Due to visa requirements):
  • For Fall Semester: 15 June per year
  • For Spring Semester: 1 December per year

Call for Submission of Application for Doctoral Studies

The PhD program in Nursing of the Department of Health Sciences, announces a limited number of places for doctoral studies every year in one or a combination of the following areas:

• Cardiology Nursing
• Oncology and Palliative care Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Community Nursing
• Respiratory Nursing

Application, Supporting Material and Admission Procedure

1. The program is offered in Greek
2. Interested applicants are expected to submit a research proposal with their application.
3. The application is submitted using the application form
4. The necessary supporting material accompanying the application are described in the application form.
5. The final selection is based on assessment of the applicant’s qualifications and personal interview(s).

Program Structure

1	Δομή Προγράμματος	ECTS
2	Εξειδικευμένα Μαθήματα	30
3	Περιεκτική Εξέταση	10
4	Ετοιμασία και Υποβολή Πρότασης Διδακτορικής Έρευνας	20
5	Διδακτορική Έρευνα	90
6	Συγγραφή και Υποβολή Διδακτορικής Διατριβής	30
7	Σύνολo Πιστωτικών Μονάδων/ECTS	180

Doctorate – Nursing

• Εξειδικευμένα Μαθήματα
• Περιεκτική Εξέταση
• Ετοιμασία και Υποβολή Πρότασης Διδακτορικής Έρευνας
• Διδακτορική Έρευνα
• Συγγραφή και Υποβολή Διδακτορικής Διατριβής

1	Εξειδικευμένα Μαθήματα	30 ECTS
2	Κωδικός	Τίτλος Μαθήματος	ECTS
3	NUR700	Προχωρημένη Μεθοδολογία Ποσοτικής και Ποιοτικής Έρευνας	10
4	NUR710	Προχωρημένη Βιοστατιστική	10
5	NUR720	Εφαρμοσμένες Δεξιότητες στην Έρευνα και Προετοιμασία Διδακτορικής Διατριβής	10

1	Περιεκτική Εξέταση	10 ECTS

1	Ετοιμασία και Υποβολή Πρότασης Διδακτορικής Έρευνας	20 ECTS

1	Διδακτορική Έρευνα	90 ECTS

1	Συγγραφή και Υποβολή Διδακτορικής Διατριβής	30 ECTS