18 months
Duration
8040 EUR/year
8040 EUR/year
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Tuition fee
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About

The Public Health programme from University of Nicosia places a strong emphasis on global aspects of public health, like the epidemiology and prevention of both chronic and infectious conditions. There is a focus on current issues in both developed and developing countries for preparedness in disaster risk reduction, prevention, response and recovery.

Visit the official programme website for more information

Overview

A unique feature of the Public Health programme from University of Nicosia is its international orientation: the programme is part of a Medical School with faculty, teaching hospitals and students from across the globe.

Why Study Public Health?

  • Healthcare occupations: a projected growth rate of 14 percent from 2018-2028, significantly higher growth rate than average for all occupations, adding about 1.9 million new jobs. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Jobs of Tomorrow Report includes extensive needs now and in the future working in services related to the Care Economy and Green Economy. World Economic Forum
  • With an aging population and greater environmental health risks the jobs related to healthcare are projected to grow more than any of the other occupational groups. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Prior to the pandemic, global healthcare spending was expected to rise 5 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate from 2019-23 which will create opportunities for the sector (Deloitte); COVID-19 will accelerate these projections

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • The programme is conducted completely online, with three courses delivered over 14 weeks each semester on an e-Learning Environment (Moodle), which includes multiple embedded synchronous and asynchronous learning activities, such as webinars, online chats, discussion fora and wikis. 
  • In addition, recorded lectures are designed to enhance student interactivity and active learning by including engaging slides with clickable tabs, interactive quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, matching activities and opinion polls.
  • The programme follows standardised and validated pedagogical approaches, ensuring constant tutor-student interaction (webinars, online chats, discussion fora), student to student interaction (online chats, discussion fora, wikis), and student-material interaction (recorded lectures, additional resources).

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an institution recognised in the country where it operates. A degree in medicine, health sciences, biological sciences, social sciences or environmental sciences is an advantage.
  • One reference letter: Either academic or professional.
  • A personal statement describing your educational and, if applicable, professional background and explaining how this degree would support your career ambitions.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    8040 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 12060 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.

  • EU/EEA

    8040 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 12060 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals scholarships
Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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