Department of Life Sciences2025-03-10T17:21:58+02:00

Department of Life Sciences

School of Life and Health Sciences

Department of Life Sciences

The Department of Life Sciences at the University of Nicosia is home to a wide range of Life Science courses: Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Biology and Sports Science.  All courses are both theoretical and lab based including practicum in each specialty area. By studying with UNIC, the student benefits from innovative teaching methodology as well as practical and industry experience. All programmes offered are academically and professionally accredited.  The aim of the Department is to provide specialised knowledge and skills in the various fields of Life Sciences by cultivating the personality of each student through well-balanced education based on knowledge, affection, and intention as well as fostering practical and applied abilities. Furthermore, the Department trains students in practical problem-solving skills in order to provide them with advanced specialised knowledge.

Why Study in the Department of Life Sciences at UNIC

  • The Human Biology programme is the first of its kind to be offered in Cyprus and Greece, with an option to specialise in Cell and Molecular Biology, one of the fastest growing fields in biological research.

  • First Sports Science programme in Cyprus and the largest in Cyprus in terms of student enrollment

  • Innovative Nutrition and Dietetics programmes in all educational levels

What our Students say

“Having attended UNIC for both my undergraduate and at least part of my post-graduate studies, I can confidently say the experience has been an incredibly fulfilling one. The quality of the academic courses have never been in question; the curriculum matches the high quality, meticulous degree level of international standards. What stands out is the level of trust and understanding the lecturers form with the students, and the support they provide, which has never failed to manifest. UNIC has helped me to refine the tools I possess, necessary to forge my own path after graduating.”

George D. Georgiou, Human Biology, Class of 2012, Biomedical Sciences (Immunology), Class of 2017

Department News

Με Επιτυχία Ολοκληρώθηκε η Ημερίδα «Διατροφικές Διαταραχές και Διαχείρισή τους στους Κύπριους Εφήβους»

Κεντρικός στόχος της ημερίδας ήταν, μέσα από τη διεξαγωγή βιωματικών εργαστηρίων, η ενημέρωση και ευαισθητοποίηση των μαθητών/τριών σε θέματα υγιεινής διατροφής, η υιοθέτηση υγιεινών διατροφικών συνηθειών καθώς και η πρόληψη διατροφικών διαταραχών με απώτερο σκοπό τη βελτίωση της σωματικής και ψυχικής υγείας.

Department Events

Στόχος της ημερίδας είναι να ενθαρρύνει τους νέους να γνωρίσουν τις επιστήμες αυτές καλύτερα και να εξερευνήσουν, μέσω εργαστηριακών ασκήσεων, την πρακτική πλευρά της κάθε επιστήμης.

Το πρόγραμμα Διατροφής και Διαιτολογίας και το τμήμα Επιστημών Ζωής του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας, σε συνεργασία με τα προγράμματα Αγωγής Υγείας του Υπουργείου Παιδείας, Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας, διοργανώνουν βιωματικά εργαστήρια με θέμα: Διατροφικές διαταραχές και διαχείρισή τους στους Κύπριους Εφήβους.

With the aim of supporting young people in connecting with the local and international job market, and linking businesses with the University, its students and graduates, the Career Success Centre of the University of Nicosia is organising sector-specific job fairs.

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