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The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics

Introduction

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING), a leading research center in the region has been active in the areas of research, services and education for over three decades. The CING has a highly developed research infrastructure in the sectors of neurology, genetics, biomedical, medical and related sciences. Building on its accumulated experience in education via its collaborations with national and international education institutions for over 30 years, the CING established its postgraduate education provision, offering MSc and PhD programmes in 2012. The CING’s students benefit from a plethora of research opportunities, supported through competitive research grants obtained from national and international funding bodies. The CING’s postgraduate programmes are suitable for graduates with a background in medicine, biological and related sciences, genetics, neuroscience, biomedicine, chemistry and other related fields, who would like to progress to MSc or PhD level.

Benefit from a multidisciplinary research environment

The CING provides an unrivalled educational experience to students, who can expect to be taught and mentored by leading Biomedical Scientists and Neurologists in Cyprus, while also working alongside them in the following highly specialised departments:

  • Cancer Genetics, Therapeutics & Ultrastructural Pathology
  • Molecular Virology
  • Biochemical Genetics
  • Cytogenetics & Genomics
  • Molecular Genetics Thalassaemia
  • Cardiovascular Genetics & Forensic Genetics
  • Neurogenetics
  • Molecular Genetics, Function & Therapy
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biostatistics
  • Neurobiology
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Neuroepidemiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Genetics and Genomics
  • Neurological Centres
  • Clinical Genetics Centre

The CING currently offers the following MSc and PhD postgraduate accredited programmes (by all official bodies of the Republic of Cyprus), with the use of European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) values. All programmes, are taught in English:

  • MSc / PhD Molecular Medicine
  • MSc / PhD Medical Genetics
  • MSc / PhD Neuroscience
  • MSc Biomedical Research

The MSc programmes combine taught courses with a Research or Library project and have a duration of 13 months in full-time mode and 24 months in part-time mode. The MSc Biomedical Research programme has a duration of two years in full-time mode and three years in part-time mode.

The PhD programmes combine taught courses during year 1 of studies with a research project throughout and have a duration of 4 to 6 years in full time mode and 6 to 8 years in part time mode.

Education in a real work environment

CING graduates are fully prepared for employment through their daily interaction in a professional work environment, which offers research and services alongside education as well as through the professional seminars focusing on essential skills that are provided to them during their studies. Furthermore, each academic course has been developed based upon both learning objectives and employment objectives. This ensures that the CING delivers fully equipped graduates to the job market, an objective which has been proven through the high employment rates of its graduates.

Campus Features

The School is housed within the premises of its parent organisation, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics in the capital city of Cyprus, Nicosia.

Students of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics can choose from a great range of private apartments and houses within walking distance of the School. The Education Office may assist students in finding their accommodation for the duration of their studies. It is advised to begin searching for accommodation as early as possible.

Monthly living expenses are estimated to be between €680 – €850 including rent.

    Scholarships and Funding

    The CING offers scholarships for both MSc and PhD level programmes.

    The CING offers scholarships for both MSc and PhD level programmes.

    For further information on scholarships, please contact the institute.

    Why study at Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

    Benefit from a multidisciplinary research environment

    The CING provides an unrivalled educational experience to students, who can expect to be taught and mentored by leading Biomedical Scientists and Neurologists in Cyprus, while also working alongside them in the following highly specialised departments:

    • Cancer Genetics, Therapeutics & Ultrastructural Pathology
    • Molecular Virology
    • Biochemical Genetics
    • Cytogenetics & Genomics
    • Molecular Genetics Thalassaemia
    • Cardiovascular Genetics & Forensic Genetics
    • Neurogenetics
    • Molecular Genetics, Function & Therapy
    • Bioinformatics
    • Biostatistics
    • Neurobiology
    • Neuroimmunology
    • Neuroepidemiology
    • Neuroscience
    • Clinical Genetics and Genomics
    • Neurological Centres
    • Clinical Genetics Centre

    Degree Programs

    The CING currently offers the following MSc and PhD postgraduate accredited programmes (by all official bodies of the Republic of Cyprus), with the use of European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) values. All programmes, are taught in English:

    • MSc / PhD Molecular Medicine
    • MSc / PhD Medical Genetics
    • MSc / PhD Neuroscience
    • MSc Biomedical Research

    The MSc programmes combine taught courses with a Research or Library project and have a duration of 13 months in full-time mode and 24 months in part-time mode. The MSc Biomedical Research programme has a duration of two years in full-time mode and three years in part-time mode.

    The PhD programmes combine taught courses during year 1 of studies with a research project throughout and have a duration of 4 to 6 years in full-time mode and 6 to 8 years in part-time mode.

    Education in a real work environment

    CING graduates are fully prepared for employment through their daily interaction in a professional work environment, which offers research and services alongside education as well as through professional seminars focusing on essential skills that are provided to them during their studies.

    Furthermore, each academic course has been developed based upon both learning objectives and employment objectives. This ensures that the CING delivers fully equipped graduates to the job market, an objective which has been proven through the high employment rates of its graduates.

    Awards & Accreditations

    The Cyprus Authorities and as a result internationally

    Accredited

    Sultanate of Oman

    Accredited

    Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

    Accredited

    People’s Republic of China

    Accredited

    Kingdom of Bahrain

    Accredited

    Campus Life & Facilities

    The Library of the School consists of reference books, journals, and other reference and reading material. The academic staff and students have access to Electronic journals and databases, Current scientific journals and books, Printing and photocopying facilities, Student PCs and laptop stations, Meeting area, WI-Fi access.

    A cafeteria operates within the Institute's premises with subsidised prices for all CING employees and CING students.


    The Cafeteria offers hot and cold beverages, a selection of sweet and savoury snacks, salads as well as a lunch buffet

    The area within the proximity of the School is buzzing with activity due to the local student population, as well as the businesses/offices operating within the area. Amenities within a short distance include a mall, various shops, coffee shops, restaurants, clubs, banks etc.

    The Transportation Organization of Nicosia District, runs a regular bus service within the local area and other parts of Nicosia as well as to the city centre. Corresponding organizations also run routes in other cities and towns across Cyprus, allowing you to explore the island comfortably and affordably!

    Locations

    • Nicosia

      International Airport Ave. 6, Ayios Dhometios, , Nicosia

    Questions