Family Medicine (MSc, 1.5 Year or 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning 18 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Nicosia |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Today’s healthcare challenges, whether strengthening health systems, improving the quality of our patient care, or enhancing access to healthcare, require strong primary care.


Strong primary care requires competent family doctors who are forward-thinking and keen to develop new relationships with patients and other health professionals in primary and secondary care. To address global population health challenges, and expand primary care for patients worldwide, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) Medical School offers a Master of Science in Family Medicine delivered online.


It is a structured continuing professional development programme for physicians working as Family Doctors or in the community with a specialist role in internal medicine, paediatrics, or gynaecology.

Who is this Programme for


The MSc in Family Medicine is a perfect fit for…

  • Doctors seeking to move from specialization to primary care in Family Medicine
  • Physicians who desire to build stronger relationships within the community through development of communication and consultation skills
  • Practicing clinicians seeking to raise standards and further patient involvement in Family Medicine initiatives regionally and nationally
  • Physicians working as Family Doctors or in the community with a specialist role in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, or Gynaecology


Why Study Family Medicine?


  • This course was reported in the British Journal of General Practice, May 2019 (Vol. 69 Issue 682), a leading international journal for family doctors. It describes the development and unique contribution the programme makes to family medicine on the world stage
  • With the rise of chronic diseases, these diseases cannot be prevented or managed without people-centred primary care. Data reveals, family doctors can manage 95% of the health problems while absorbing only 5% of the national health budget. World Health Organization (WHO)
  • With an aging population the jobs related to healthcare services are projected to grow more than any of the other occupational groups with 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
  • The ageing population and increase in chronic conditions have rapidly increased the demand for health care in the EU, to meet the challenge EU health systems need to strengthen primary care systems for their populations. OECD

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Today’s healthcare challenges, whether strengthening health systems, improving the quality of our patient care, or enhancing access to healthcare, require strong primary care.


Strong primary care requires competent family doctors who are forward-thinking and keen to develop new relationships with patients and other health professionals in primary and secondary care. To address global population health challenges, and expand primary care for patients worldwide, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) Medical School offers a Master of Science in Family Medicine delivered online.


It is a structured continuing professional development programme for physicians working as Family Doctors or in the community with a specialist role in internal medicine, paediatrics, or gynaecology.

Who is this Programme for


The MSc in Family Medicine is a perfect fit for…

  • Doctors seeking to move from specialization to primary care in Family Medicine
  • Physicians who desire to build stronger relationships within the community through development of communication and consultation skills
  • Practicing clinicians seeking to raise standards and further patient involvement in Family Medicine initiatives regionally and nationally
  • Physicians working as Family Doctors or in the community with a specialist role in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, or Gynaecology


Why Study Family Medicine?


  • This course was reported in the British Journal of General Practice, May 2019 (Vol. 69 Issue 682), a leading international journal for family doctors. It describes the development and unique contribution the programme makes to family medicine on the world stage
  • With the rise of chronic diseases, these diseases cannot be prevented or managed without people-centred primary care. Data reveals, family doctors can manage 95% of the health problems while absorbing only 5% of the national health budget. World Health Organization (WHO)
  • With an aging population the jobs related to healthcare services are projected to grow more than any of the other occupational groups with 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
  • The ageing population and increase in chronic conditions have rapidly increased the demand for health care in the EU, to meet the challenge EU health systems need to strengthen primary care systems for their populations. OECD

Admission Requirements

79+
6.5+
5+

1. A medical degree granted by an institution recognised in the country where it is offered.


2. Evidence of current registration with the relevant medical council.


3. You must be involved in clinical practice throughout the duration of your enrolment in the programme.


4. Evidence of English proficiency is required as follows:


IELTS (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other elements)


Or: 79 in TOEFL iBT


Or: grade 5 in the GCSE (or B with the old grading system),


Or: a score of 5 in English in the International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL),


Or: a score of 8 in English in the European Baccalaureate.


Students whose native language is English and who originate from the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (provided that language of instruction at school/ undergraduate/ postgraduate level was English), are exempt from this requirement. Third country nationals who have completed a degree, taught in English, in any of the aforementioned countries, will be required to submit evidence of English language certification as submitted for admission to that degree, to be exempt from the above.


5. Two (2) professional reference letters. 


6. An online Interview, which assesses your professional ability and commitment, empathy, initiative and resilience, communication skills, organisational and problem-solving skills, and teamwork.

1.5 Years
Feb
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
18,000 EUR
International
18,000 EUR

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