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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

Our graduates work in:

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

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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.

View the previous structure of the program.

View the course distribution per semester.

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Degree RequirementsECTS
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Compulsory courses40
3
Elective Courses20
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Master Thesis30
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Total Requirements90
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Compulsory courses40 ECTS
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CodeCourse TitleECTS
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MCB605Research Methodology and Biostatistics10
10
MCB610Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer10
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MCB620Laboratory Techniques and Scientific Communication10
12
MCB630Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics10
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Elective Courses 20 ECTS
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Student select two from the following courses
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CodeCourse TitleECTS
16
MCB635Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy10
17
MCB645Bioinformatics10
18
MCB660Cancer Systems Biology10
19
MCB670Precision and Personalized Medicine10
20
Master Thesis30 ECTS
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CodeCourse TitleECTS
22
MCB690Master Thesis30

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