The University of Cyprus was established in 1989 and admitted its first students in 1992. The University is based in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is a modern, diverse, and evolving student-centered institution established only three decades ago. Striving for excellence in education, research and innovation, has rendered it one of the leading institutions in Europe, evidenced by its continuously elevated rankings. UCY students can benefit from its state-of-the art infrastructure, affordable tuition fees, student support services, scholarships and a high employability rate after graduation both in Cyprus and abroad. Students also benefit from lower prices for public transportation, their participation in student clubs and in international conferences, while they have the opportunity for part-time employment.

The purpose of the postgraduate program Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice (MSc) is to offer health professionals and professionals working in the field of biomedical sciences, educational training on the applications of precision and personalized medicine in clinical practice. The objectives include comprehension of and competence in the principles of clinical trials, genetics, molecular diagnostics, pharmacology, statistics, and analytics as well as ethics in the context of precision medicine and their clinical applications in different fields of medicine.

This program is for students who are interested in experiencing a global medical education with an international student body, benefiting from a highly engaged faculty, and developing essential skills through clinical practice to excel in the art of healing. The university's rigorous, competency-based curriculum trains students in the best practices in patient care using innovative teaching strategies, advanced simulation and clinical skills training. 

Semester A: Introduction to medical statistics and research methodologies, Clinical Trials (essentials and beyond), Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics, and Ethical problems and dilemmas in precision medicine (Autonomous 1)

Semester B: Special Topics in Human Molecular and Medical Genetics, Molecular Diagnostics, Clinical applications of precision medicine, and Case studies in precision medicine (Autonomous 2)

Semester C: Thesis

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it