The MSc in Infectious Diseases at EUC is completely aligned to the “One Health” approach. One Health is an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to the study of the complex interactions between human health and ecosystem health. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological role of infective agents and hosts, the phenomenon of multidrug resistance and the application of acquired knowledge in combination with epidemiological and public health approaches. Aimed at graduates of health sciences, including doctors and nurses, biomedical sciences and pharmacology, the program prepares professionals for a broad range of careers in hospital-based practice, research, industry-related activity or public service. The MSc program is Included in the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) directory of training courses in infection prevention and control.
Our graduates work in:
Compulsory Courses | 60 ECTS |
Course Title | ECTS |
Infection prevention and control: essentials in healthcare | 8 |
Essentials of microbiology in infection prevention and control
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8 |
Research methods in infectious diseases | 7 |
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases | 7 |
Antimicrobial stewardship | 8 |
Multidrug resistant organisms: public health implications and control
|
7 |
Design of a surveillance system, collection and interpretation of surveillance data
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8 |
Occupational health and safety in healthcare and communication issues in public health emergencies
|
7 |
Elective Courses | 16 ECTS |
Students should select Two (2) of the following courses. | |
Course Title | ECTS |
Infection prevention and control: practical approach | 8 |
Foodborne diseases and food safety | 8 |
Travel-associated and tropical diseases | 8 |
Current issues in infection prevention and control | 8 |
Master Thesis | 14 ECTS |
Course Title | ECTS |
Master Thesis | 14 |
Degree Requirements | ECTS |
Compulsory Courses | 60 |
Elective Courses | 16 |
Master Thesis | 14 |
Total Requirements | 90 |
The criteria for admission to European University Cyprus have been set to enable the Office of Admissions to select students who have the ability to do university-level work and to place students in courses and programs appropriate to their academic strengths, in an effort to help them successfully realize their full academic potential.
Our students come from many parts of the world and bring with them a wide range of academic skills, experiences, special interests, talents and cultural backgrounds. The Office of Admissions aims to form a student body which will give the opportunity to each student to share education and grow in experience as a member of an international community.
All applicants must have completed a secondary (high) school education or twelve years of schooling or the equivalent, to be considered for admission to undergraduate study, or hold a bachelor’s degree for post-graduate study.
Candidates who have successfully completed part of their studies at an accredited university may be exempted from respective courses in the program they attend at European University Cyprus, thus reducing the period of study to obtain their degrees. For the evaluation of transferred courses, candidates must submit a copy of their transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
Generally, the deadline for applying
for the Fall semester is end of August and
for Spring semester, end of November
The general admission requirement for graduate programs is the successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution, or its equivalent (professional qualifications). All applicants will need to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions in electronic form to admit@euc.ac.cy, in order to be considered for admission:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The general admission requirement for all undergraduate programs is the successful completion of the secondary education cycle. All applicants will need to submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions
Candidates will need to have passed the GCSE or IGCSE with a grade of ‘C’ or above or IELTS with a grade of 6.5 or TOEFL with a score of 213 (550 paper based, 79-80 internet based). Other equivalent qualifications will be considered.
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Application fee: € 52 first semester
Registration fee: € 26 per semester
Student Activity fee:€ 34 per semester
Technology fee: € 18 per semester
Transcript fee; € 5 per copy
Degree Application fee: € 60
Europass Diploma Supplement - Free
Contact Person: EUC
Phone: +35722713000
Email: info@euc.ac.cy