Biomedical Sciences - MSc University of Nicosia

Program Description

Biomedical Sciences (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters) Aim of the Programme: The MSc Programme in Biomedical Sciences aims to provide high-quality education and have graduates with strong professional integrity and expertise in fields related to laboratory diagnosis and disease monitoring. This integrated programme promotes core theory, practical skills, and research principles in biomedical sciences. Additionally, it emphasizes teaching clinical specialties in one of the following fields: Immunology, Hematology, Microbiology, and Clinical Biochemistry. Currently, the program enables graduates to specialize in Immunology or Hematology. In due course, concentration courses in the other two fields/specializations (Microbiology and Clinical Biochemistry) will be added to the program, allowing graduates to study and specialize in one or more areas based on their interests and career aspirations. Educational Aims of the Programme: The educational aims of the programme refer to and comply with the subject benchmarking of the European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) syllabus (version 5: 2018) as well as with those of the UK QAA organization (ISBN 1 84482 146 3 © Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education 2004). The general objectives that apply to all concentrators of the programme (Immunology, Hematology, Microbiology, and Clinical Biochemistry) are to: Provide knowledge of and insight into the biochemical processes in human health and disease. Introduce the scientific basis of modern bioanalytical instrumentation and technologies used for research and clinical diagnosis. Promote the practice of transferable skills in data collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and reporting. Promote research skills and enable graduates to develop, evaluate, and provide new diagnostic services. Teach the competencies required to manage and audit scientific techniques and procedures and maintain quality standards. Teach practices of Quality Assurance and introduce management skills for a clinical laboratory’s smooth organization/functions and safety. Enable graduates to enrich life-long learning skills for communication, teaching others, and working in a multi-disciplinary environment. Teach ethical considerations in the profession of Biomedical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science.

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