The undergraduate studies programme offers a good background in scientific principles and all fields of biology.Graduates may continue their studies in postgraduate programmes in Cyprus or abroad, or find employment in education, clinical and diagnostic labs, the pharmaceutical industry, medicinal and genetic research, biotechnology, biomechanics, aquaculture, organic farming, environmental impact studies, environmental management, biodiversity conservation and many more.
Education of new scientists at the undergraduate level, that are competitive in the European and international realm.Upon successful completion of their studies, graduates will be able:
1. to apply their knowledge in practice,2. to transfer their knowledge of biology to students and to the society in general,3. to satisfy professional requirements for career fields such as biomedicine, laboratory testing, environmental studies, biotechnology, sustainable use of biological resources etc.,4. to adapt to technological advancements and new knowledge in the field,5. to work independently or in groups at an international and/or interdisciplinary level,6. generate new ideas and scientific knowledge,7. respect diversity, multiculturalism and the natural environment,8. demonstrate social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues,9. view themselves as well as others critically,10. promote free, inductive and deductive thinking
Department: Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
Programme Name: Biological Sciences
Direction: Biological Sciences
Level of Qualification: 1st Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) [8 Semesters]
Programme Category: Conventional/In person
Mode of Study: Full time
Language of Instruction: Greek
Coordinator: Associate Professor Katerina Strati
Proposed course allocation by semester for current students admitted before the Academic Year 2023/2024
The vast majority of newly admitted undergraduate students enter the University of Cyprus following Pancyprian Examinations organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture for admission into establishments of higher education.Admission based on Special Criteria: Candidates who have taken the Pancyprian Examinations and who meet certain special criteria, as these are set out in the Rules and Regulations of Academic and Student Affairs, may seek a limited number of places (14% of Cypriot admissions).· Top athletes and persons distinguished in International Olympiads: Athletes with top distinctions in sports, as defined by the Council of the University of Cyprus or who have won 1st 2nd or 3rd place medals in International Olympiads (e.g. Mathematics, ICT, Biology, etc.), may be admitted into Departments of Cyprus University without examinations simply on the basis of their Lyceum Leaving Certificate.· Entry on the basis of Panhellenic Examinations: 10% of the total number of places offered through the Pancyprian Examinations may be taken up by candidates passing the Panhellenic Examinations.Entry on the basis of International ExaminationsAn additional number of places (3%) of admissions from Cyprus may be sought on the basis of the results of international examinations such as GCE, Baccalaureate or other equivalent examinations, by Cypriots belonging to the Republic’s official religious groups, repatriated Cypriots, Cypriots who reside permanently abroad, Greeks of the diaspora, children of officials of the Cypriot Foreign Service and foreign citizens from EU states or countries outside the European Union.Turkish-Cypriots Turkish Cypriot graduates of six-grade secondary schools are admitted on the basis of their school-leaving certificate or after passing special written or oral examinations organised by the competent Department. Transfers/Second Degree Every year Cyprus University offers a limited number of places for internal/external transfers and for obtaining a second degree.
Students must always advise the University's' Undergraduate Study Rules
The Program is based on the European System of Credit Transfer and Accumulation (ECTS). The degree is awarded after the successful completion of studies in the program / direction determined by the Department. It is also required to succeed at least 240 ECTS
Please advice Undergraduate Study Rules 5.1 (Annex IV)
The final grade of an undergraduate student, and consequently the grade of his Degree (Excellent with Distinction (9.5-10), Excellent (8.5-9.49), Very Good (6.5-8.49), Good (5.5-6.49) and Satisfactory (5-5.49) is calculated as the weighted average of all the courses that the student has successfully completed.The weighting is based on the hours of each course.
Τhe employment prospects of our graduates are concerned, although the Department does not have enough administrative staff to monitor the professional progress of our alumni, we know that they have a variety of opportunities in both the private and public sectors, as well as in the research / academic field. With regard to the latter, the enormous growth in biological sciences over the last decades and the anticipated continuation of this course in the foreseeable future will continue to offer many opportunities to our graduates who wish to continue their studies at the postgraduate / doctoral level. At the same time, there is a number of developing fields that require an increasing demand for specialized personnel trained in modern biomedical techniques (diagnostic laboratories, chemistry, etc.), biotechnology (e.g. food, medicine, etc.) biodiversity and ecology (e.g. environmentalimpact studies, management of protected areas, etc.). Finally, employment in the education sector is expected to increase somewhat, since (with the contribution of our Departmental Faculty) an effort is underway to upgrade the biology in the new high school curriculum.
Graduates can be admitted to Master Programs