The Master of Science in Community Health Care which offers two specialization options:
A. General Family Health Care
or
B. Wound Prevention and Care
aims at providing high quality education in community health care so that graduates of the programme will have the ability to offer excellent healthcare thus helping to prevent, preserve and promote the health of individuals, families, groups of people and the community. More specifically:
The specialization in General and Family Health Care helps the students gain advanced knowledge and dexterities for the preventive and therapeutic health care of the family and individuals of all ages.
The specialization in Wound Prevention and Care aims at offering students the specialized knowledge and dexterities able to use suitable methods which contribute to wound prevention and healing.
The language of instruction is Greek.
The Programme provides education and specialization to new scientists who will acquire the skills to:
With the completion of this Programme students are expected to:
The Master of Science in Community Health Care successfully responds to the new challenges and rapid changes which take place in the field of health. The expected implementation of the Cyprus General Health Care System will lead to the growth of community health care and the need of the development of human resources specializing in community health care. Graduates can work as community health professionals in primary health care structures. This includes, community clinics, health centers, home nursing and elderly care facilities (eg. nursing homes). Also, graduates can work as industrial or occupational health professionals in major business units such as factories. Graduates can also work in schools. Graduates, specialised in trauma and according to their first degree, can be deployed in hospitals at surgical departments, departments of plastic surgery, burn units and emergency departments. Also in conjunction with their clinical experience graduates can be employed in health care or pharmaceutical companies as experts in wound and ostomy care (wound specialist, tissue viability nurse, stoma therapist) and as experts in their respective biotechnology products.
Required Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 76 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | MCHC101 | BIOSTATISTICS/ EPIDEMIOLOGY | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | MCHC102 | PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC/ COMMUNITY HEALTH | 8 | 3 |
| 3 | MCHC103 | FAMILY HEALTH CARE | 8 | 3 |
| 4 | MCHC104 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF EMERGENCIES | 7 | 3 + 1 |
| 5 | MCHC105 | INTERDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES | 8 | 4 |
| 6 | MCHC106 | HEALTH POLICY/ PRIMARY HEALTH CARE | 7 | 3 |
| 7 | MCHC201 | DISSERTATION | 25 | 0 |
| 8 | MCHC202 | CLINICAL LABORATORY | 5 | 3 |
Elective Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 14 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | MCHC111 | HEALTH INFORMATICS AND COMMUNICATION IN THE COMMUNITY | 7 | 3 |
| 2 | MCHC112 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 7 | 3 |
| 3 | MCHC113 | FAMILY HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 7 | 3 |
| 4 | MCHC114 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES | 7 | 3 |
| 5 | MCHC115 | HEALTH PREVENTION AND PROMOTION | 7 | 3 |
Required Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 76 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | MCHC101 | BIOSTATISTICS/ EPIDEMIOLOGY | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | MCHC102 | PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC/ COMMUNITY HEALTH | 8 | 3 |
| 3 | MCHC107 | ULCER/WOUND PREVENTION AND CARE | 7 | 3 + 1 |
| 4 | MCHC108 | MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE WOUNDS | 7 | 4 + 1 |
| 5 | MCHC109 | MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC WOUNDS | 8 | 4 + 2 |
| 6 | MCHC110 | BIOPATHOLOGY OF WOUND HEALING | 8 | 4 |
| 7 | MCHC201 | DISSERTATION | 25 | 0 |
| 8 | MCHC202 | CLINICAL LABORATORY | 5 | 3 |
Elective Courses Modules
The student must successfully complete 14 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | MCHC106 | HEALTH POLICY/ PRIMARY HEALTH CARE | 7 | 3 |
| 2 | MCHC111 | HEALTH INFORMATICS AND COMMUNICATION IN THE COMMUNITY | 7 | 3 |
| 3 | MCHC112 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 7 | 3 |
| 4 | MCHC116 | BIOLOGY OF WOUND HEALING | 7 | 3 |
| 5 | MCHC117 | AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY AND WOUND HEALING | 7 | 3 |
The Programme is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Master of Science Degree in Community Health Care upon completion of 90 credits. From these credits, 51 are allocated to compulsory courses, 14 to elective courses and 25 are allocated for dissertation. The list of compulsory and elective courses is provided in the Programme’s course structure.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 76 |
| Elective Courses | 14 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
The Programme is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Master of Science Degree in Community Health Care upon completion of 90 credits. From these credits, 51 are allocated to compulsory courses, 14 to elective courses and 25 are allocated for dissertation. The list of compulsory and elective courses is provided in the Programme’s course structure.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 76 |
| Elective Courses | 14 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
Candidates for a master degree must submit a recognized bachelor degree or qualification deemed to be equivalent to degree level as well as the official transcripts (grade reports) of their first-degree studies. In addition, there could be special requirements for various master programs.
Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.
Candidates who are nationals of EU countries can enter Cyprus as visitors. On arrival at Frederick University they must submit to the Admission Office the following:
Furthermore, they must pay the registration fee, the semester tuition fees, and register for subjects. Next they must apply to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit. The application to the Migration Department must be supported by evidence that they have paid their tuition fees for the semester, have enough funds for their initial living expenses and have obtained local health insurance coverage.
B. Applicants from non EU countries
International Students from non EU countries need to have a valid student visa in order to be allowed to enter Cyprus. The issue of an entry visa takes about 6 weeks from the date of the submission of the application. It is therefore recommended that candidates submit their application at least 8 weeks before the beginning of the semester. Cyprus Migration Department requirements in respect of the issue of a student visa, which from time to time may be modified, are available to candidates in a separate document.
Applicants are requested to contact the Office of Admissions to receive information and guidance regarding the proper documentation and formalities to be followed.
Academic requirement: For admission to the Master Programme the graduate must own a Bachelor Degree in health, human or social sciences.
Language: Very good proficiency in both Greek and English language is also required.
Interview: Following an initial review, if the application passes the first stage, the candidate may be invited for an interview in order to further assess his/her suitability for the programme.
There are no specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning for this Program. Candidates can be granted transfer credits according to the general arrangements for recognition of prior learning of the University.
Very good proficiency in both Greek and English language is required.
FULL PROGRAM TUITION FEES :
| DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS | FOR FULL TIME STUDY (60 ECTS)- € |
| 100.00 | 9000 |
| On campus students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Registration Fee | €25 per registration |
| Student Activity Fee | €20 per semester |
| Technology Fee | €20 per semester |
| Late Registration Fee | €25 |
| Transcript Fee | €5 per additional copy |
| Incomplete Make-up | €25 |
| Graduation Application Fee | €55 |
| Exam Waiver Fee | €25 |
| Second Examination Fee | €80 |
| Transfer Credit Evaluation | €40 |
| Distance Learning students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Semester Registration & Technology Fee | €100 per semester |
Contact Person: Ferederick
Phone: +35722394394
Email: info@frederick.ac.cy
