Bachelor in Pharmacy (MPharm, Integrated Master, 5 Years)

The University of Nicosia started the first medical program in Cyprus in 2011 by offering the St George’s, University of London Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduate-entry program. The University is the largest private university, and the first medical school, in Cyprus, which is also ranked one of the safest countries in the world for students. The university attracts a large number of international students from around the world each year due to its numerous Health degree program offerings. The Medical School at the University of Nicosia encourages students to take part in scientific activities as an extracurricular activity. The priority research fields include brain health, cancer biology, regenerative medicines, and infectious diseases.

Programme Profile

Program’s purpose and objectives: UNIC Pharmacy Programme is dedicated to the education of pharmacy scientists who can deliver high-quality, evidence-based, interprofessional, person-centred pharmaceutical care and advance centred pharmaceutical care and advance public health services. The Pharmacy Program is recognized as a pioneer in educating Pharmacists in Cyprus and is known for its academic excellence and its iinnovative leadership.

The programs’ graduates are be highly visible locally and nationally and engaged in advancing the profession of pharmacy.

More specifically , Pharmacy Program aims to: educate future pharmacists and researchers be an incubator of future leaders in transforming the pharmacy profession acquisition of professional rights of a Pharmacist according to Directive 2005/36/EC and Directive 2013/55/EU be recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in improving medication outcomes and pharmacy education research & establish relationships with key individuals and organisations to improve the quality use of medicines and health outcomes. provide quality research and education that can add to the quality of life of members of the community. attract strong candidates contribute to the advancement of the profession of pharmacy through advanced pharmacy practice, organisational involvement, and to provide scholarly contributions to the profession. achieve excellence in didactic, experiential education as showed by our students’ ability in translating basic science knowledge into clinical applications and in providing comprehensive pharmacist-delivered patient-centered care be consistently ranked among the top schools of pharmacy share expertise with the pharmaceutical and health – care industries and contribute to local and international professional or scientific organizations and committees. demonstrate a high level of understanding in all pharmacy disciplines including pharmaceutical technology, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, physics, and practice-based calculations (numeracy evaluation) relevant to pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacokinetics, therapeutics, and pharmacy practice including pharmaceutical care, public health, pharmacoepidemiology, social pharmacy and pharmacoeconomics evidenced by students’ proficiency in translating basic science knowledge into clinical applications and in providing comprehensive pharmacist-delivered personed-centered care support sustainable development goals (SDGs) by innovating practices to enhance global health equality and equity, and access to medications focus on reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusive health care solutions as well as to minimize environmental impact The curriculum meets the academic and scientific requirements for the award of an integrated master, in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework since: It has a duration of ten (10) academic semesters The programme includes courses that ensure: Fundamental knowledge forming a strong academic background.

Developing core courses, fully covering the discipline’s subject matter. Deepening and consolidating knowledge at an advanced level, enabling the acquisition of expertise in the field. Includes Compulsory Diploma Thesis: The program requires the completion of a thesis, which is one (1) academic semester in length. Through this thesis, the student demonstrates his/her ability to apply the acquired knowledge to a high-level research or practical project.

Career and Employability Prospects Pharmacists in the EU are one of the six professions granted automatic recognition of qualifications under the Directive on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications [Directive 2013/55/EU]. No other health professionals have so much of their education devoted to medicinal products. On the other hand community pharmacist is recognised as a primary health care services provider.

As public and international interest on medicinal products and primary care grows rapidly, career opportunities for drug and healthcare products experts are expanding every year. Pharmacists are highly trained professionals who participate in the R&D process, prepare and dispense medication to customers and patients.

The programme provides pharmacy students and graduates with a sound and balanced grounding in the natural, pharmaceutical and healthcare sciences that provide the essential foundation for pharmacy practice in a multi-professional healthcare delivery environment. Pharmacists provide their services in a variety of settings in response to a dynamic and evolving set of primarily local health care priorities and needs.

There are five major sectors of employment: Community Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacy Primary Care Pharmacy Industrial Pharmacy & Regulatory Affairs Research and Development Access to Further Studies Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree)

Over 20,000 students from 80+ nationalities have chosen Mandarin House as their Chinese language school and our expertise and reputation in helping students achieve their Chinese goals is second-to-none.

We are proud to have won international awards, reached the strictest quality accreditation standards and to have employed only the best teachers and staff who are all dedicated to one thing: ensuring you learn Chinese as fast and efficient as possible.

2014 is our tenth year of Mandarin teaching! Our mission remains the same; we want to ensure you learn Mandarin on your terms, quickly and efficiently.

Our Awards

Sometimes it can be hard to take something at face value in China and difficult to tell whether a school is speaking the truth or simply just speaking empty words. Talk is cheap and by making the claim to be China’s premier Chinese language school we feel obliged to share some of the recognitions and awards we have received from within China and internationally.

One of our proudest achievements has been the recognition we have received from voting language study abroad agencies and organisations for the ‘World Language Provider Star Award’ as awarded by Study Travel Magazine. In 2008 we were nominated as the first and to-date only Chinese language school and have since been nominated a further 5 times culminating in being awarded the top prize for the category in 2009 and 2013.

Our Expertise

Established in 2004, Mandarin House is a pioneer of the Chinese language industry and was established to provide a more personal, flexible alternative to universities.

Mandarin House was the first private Chinese school in China to:

• Develop its own structured, holistic curriculum based on the fundamental principle of providing real-life Chinese communication training.
• Offer junior courses including China’s first summer camps and self-developed junior curriculum also focused on real-life Chinese.
• Introduce the widely accepted operation model for group class programs seen in private schools across China today.
• Be internationally quality accredited by IALC
• Be shortlisted and also the first to win LTM’s World Language Provider of the Year.
• Host a major international language abroad conference.

10 Reasons to Choose MH

We are in constant pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our schools. Here are 10 reasons why you should make Mandarin House your first choice to learn Chinese.

1. Internationally Accredited by IALC – the ONLY school in China to have our quality recognized in this way.
2. Established in 2004 and one of the first private Mandarin Schools in China, we have helped over 20,000 foreign students from 80+ nationalities to speak Mandarin.
3. Recognized by Hanban as an Official HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Centre.
4. Qualified and experienced teachers. All are degree qualified, bilingual, comprehensively trained and have an average of 5,000 Chinese teaching hours experience.
5. Self-developed teaching curriculum. Regularly updated and revised, designed by our former best teachers and is in line with both HSK & European CEFR.
6. A wide range of programs for 14 levels of Chinese, small group classes, private tutoring, business specialized Chinese, HSK exam preparation, Chinese teacher training, internship and junior summer programs.
7. Great Student Life. Facebook, alumni networks and fun, cultural activities organised every week such as Chinese cooking, calligraphy, city tours, kung fu and much, much more.
8. A range of quality accommodation options – homestay, private studio apartments and shared apartments
9. Central, modern locations right in the heart of central Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and London with spacious, clean and dedicated facilities.
10. Friendly, professional service staff welcoming and helping you to settle in to China. They also give you a chance to further your Chinese outside the classroom!