Earn a Master of Science in Family Medicine Online
An EU degree in which curricula and assessments have been developed in coordination with UK Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
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.
“Family medicine is one of the most challenging of all the medical specialties. It involves looking after most of the patients, with most of the problems, most of the time, and therefore needs a really high-quality education. The Master of Science at the University of Nicosia Medical School offers high-quality education for people who are going to take on the challenging work involved in primary care and family medicine.”
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Sir David Haslam – Professor of General Practice, Chair of UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2013-2019)
UK Royal College of General Practitioners
The Master of Science in Family Medicine has been recognized and developed in coordination with the UK Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
Assessments have been accredited by the RCGP for eligibility to take MRCGP International exam and the University of Nicosia Medical School is also recognized by the RCGP to deliver the MRCGP International exam in Cyprus.
Students successfully completing the first two semesters and meeting the RCGP’s clinical experience eligibility criteria will be entitled to sit the MRCGP[INT] examination in Cyprus.
Alternatively, because the content of the course is aligned with the RCGP curriculum, students are well prepared to take this exam at another RCGP International site.
Dr Amer Salim – International Development Adviser Royal College of General Practitioners
What our Faculty and Experts Say
Professor Kevork Hopayian – Curriculum Lead
What our Graduates Say
“With a comprehensive curriculum in the master’s degree and modern teaching methods and international experts for tutors, this programme enables me to become an adaptable and critical thinker and a lifelong reflective learner.”
“The programme was excellent and pursuing it turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. I unreservedly recommend the MSc in Family Medicine to every GP. I can also say work at my practices has increased in volume since I completed the course as today’s patients — because they are able to cross-reference information online — are in a better position to realize if their doctor is up to date on new medical developments or not.”
“This programme has broadened my scope and has given depth to my understanding of family medicine and its practice. It has helped me develop a reflective, empathetic, and structured communication pattern with my patients.”
“The Master in Family Medicine is delivered at a flexible time, something that suits my busy professional life. In addition, it gives me the ability to choose my own pathway comfortably and at my own pace.”
Featured Faculty and Expert Testimonials
“Family medicine is one of the basic cornerstones of healthcare provision. The maste of Science iN family Medicine is a structured continuous development programme for doctors who want to have a career in primary care and would like to enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies towards a comprehensive, holistic and evidence-based approach to clinical practice.”
“We teach the skills of patient centred care, core clinical knowledge and critical thinking needed by today’s doctors. We offer online innovative learning that combines flexible self-study with webinars, practical activities and personalised feedback.”
“The Royal College of General Practitioners in the United kingdom has been working at an international level for over 60 years. Its strategy has been to work collaboratively with host nations to promote Family Medicine. And especially, to support host sites in developing their systems for training and assessing Family Medicine doctors. The University of Nicosia Medical School is one of only three sites across the whole of Europe that offers the MRCGP[INT] qualification. The Cyprus MRCGP[INT] is a component of the MSc in Family Medicine. It is delivered to an internationally high standard and is accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners.”
“Family medicine is one of the most challenging of all the medical specialties. It involves looking after most of the patients, with most of the problems, most of the time, and therefore needs a really high-quality education. The Postgraduate Diploma at the University of Nicosia Medical School offers high-quality education for people who are going to take on the challenging work involved in primary care and family medicine.”