Medicine (Doctor of Medicine – MD, 5 Years, Graduate Entry) 60 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Nicosia |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 701-850QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MD

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The University of Nicosia Medical School, the oldest and largest in Cyprus, offers an MD degree programme designed for those holding university degrees in any field.


The Medical School has used its significant experience, over more than ten years, in delivering graduate-entry medical education to develop a new programme aimed at holders of university degrees from any discipline. This innovative programme has been designed in accordance with the European Union directive requirements for basic medical education and has been accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) against the robust and comprehensive medical education standards of the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). As such, it appeals to aspiring doctors who aim to practise medicine across the globe.


  • Accredited against World Federation for Medical Education standards
  • Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
  • Student-centred curriculum with integrated, case-based learning from Year 1
  • Early clinical exposure with longitudinal clinical placements from Year 2
  • Six projects promoting critical inquiry and providing research opportunities
  • Career support from Year 1 tailored to the needs of each student
  • Diverse student body from over 90 countries


The curriculum was designed and developed by an international team comprising medical education experts from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Cyprus and Medical School alumni and was reviewed by a committee of diverse stakeholders including academics, current students, future employers and representatives of patient organizations. The curriculum is aligned with the School’s mission and core values and draws from the principles and methods of modern medical pedagogy. With student-centredness at the heart of all of our activity, the programme ensures the development of active learners and critical thinkers who embrace reflection on their experience and who are able to work in collaboration with colleagues from a variety of healthcare disciplines.


The graduates of the programme will be in a strong position to secure postgraduate training in their chosen specialty. They will be able to practise medicine in a competent and compassionate manner working in conjunction with other health professionals, develop into innovative researchers, effective leaders and learner-centred teachers and, ultimately, serve and improve the health of the population.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MD

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The University of Nicosia Medical School, the oldest and largest in Cyprus, offers an MD degree programme designed for those holding university degrees in any field.


The Medical School has used its significant experience, over more than ten years, in delivering graduate-entry medical education to develop a new programme aimed at holders of university degrees from any discipline. This innovative programme has been designed in accordance with the European Union directive requirements for basic medical education and has been accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) against the robust and comprehensive medical education standards of the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). As such, it appeals to aspiring doctors who aim to practise medicine across the globe.


  • Accredited against World Federation for Medical Education standards
  • Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
  • Student-centred curriculum with integrated, case-based learning from Year 1
  • Early clinical exposure with longitudinal clinical placements from Year 2
  • Six projects promoting critical inquiry and providing research opportunities
  • Career support from Year 1 tailored to the needs of each student
  • Diverse student body from over 90 countries


The curriculum was designed and developed by an international team comprising medical education experts from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Cyprus and Medical School alumni and was reviewed by a committee of diverse stakeholders including academics, current students, future employers and representatives of patient organizations. The curriculum is aligned with the School’s mission and core values and draws from the principles and methods of modern medical pedagogy. With student-centredness at the heart of all of our activity, the programme ensures the development of active learners and critical thinkers who embrace reflection on their experience and who are able to work in collaboration with colleagues from a variety of healthcare disciplines.


The graduates of the programme will be in a strong position to secure postgraduate training in their chosen specialty. They will be able to practise medicine in a competent and compassionate manner working in conjunction with other health professionals, develop into innovative researchers, effective leaders and learner-centred teachers and, ultimately, serve and improve the health of the population.

Admission Requirements

79+
6.5+
2.7+
5+
Academic Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from any field with at least a 2.2 class honours or equivalent GPA.
PLUS
Entrance Examination
MCAT: 498 minimum score
Or
GAMSAT: 55 minimum score (must have a minimum of 50 in all sections)
Or 

UCAT: 2500 overall score (1875 for applicants taking the UCAT in 2025) with a minimum of 500 in each section, and a situational judgment score within Bands 1-3. Note that UCAT is accepted ONLY for those who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in the Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences with at least a UK 2.2 class honours or equivalent GPA. Please contact us if you wish to inquire about your eligibility.

Applicants from Israel can provide evidence of having the Tel Aviv University / Yeda exam with minimum overall score of 300 in place of the MCAT or GAMSAT or UCAT requirement.

English Language Requirements

6.5 overall in the IELTS (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other elements), or an equivalent exam,
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 and New Zealand, are exempt from this requirement.

Students from English speaking provinces in Canada are required to provide an official letter from their high school and University that confirms that the language of instruction was English. Otherwise, they are required to provide proof of their English proficiency as per our admissions requirements.

Applicants with an EU/EEA passport and who have graduated from an English-speaking university in one of the above six countries, but who are not from that country, may be able to submit the English language proficiency certificate used when enrolling in that university – our Admissions team can provide further advice on this. Third country nationals will be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency in line with the above requirements as part of the student visa process, regardless of the language of instruction of their first degree.

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5 Years
Feb
Sep

Domestic
24,000 EUR
International
24,000 EUR

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