Overview

The Biodiversity and Ecology Program at University of Cyprus entails theoretical coursework as well as a laboratory-based or field-based thesis dissertation.

Graduates may find employment including in education, aquaculture, organic farming, environmental impact studies, environmental management, biodiversity conservation and similar.

Learning Outcomes

Education of new scientists at the postgraduate level, who are competitive in the European and international setting.

Upon successful completion of their studies, graduates will be able:

to apply their knowledge in practice

to transfer their knowledge of biology to students and to the society in general

to satisfy professional requirements for career fields such as biomedicine, laboratory testing, environmental studies, biotechnology, sustainable use of biological resources, etc.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Basic Laboratory Health and Safety Training

Postgraduate Seminar Series

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

50

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nicosia, Cyprus

Disciplines

Biology Ecology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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50

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.

Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and transcripts of grades of relevant degrees.

Letters of recommendation.

Personal interview and/or written examination (at the Department’s discretion).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Nicosia

Cyprus

576 - 866 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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