The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics
MSc BiotechnologyNicosia, Cyprus
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The importance of Biotechnology
Can you make a difference in the field of Biotechnology?
At the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING) we encourage our students to embark on the journey of Biotechnology, making a difference and a positive contribution to science and society. Biotechnology is undoubtedly important for its implications in various sectors of everyday life, utilizing cellular and bio-molecular processes that pave the way for the generation of cutting-edge new technologies and products that help improve life and nature in general. In particular, Biotechnology is the technology that uses living microorganisms to develop or create different products. Examples include the use of yeast in cheese and bread making, and the use of viral vectors for the creation of human vaccines (ie SARS-CoV-2 vaccine). Overall, recent advances in Biotechnology had a positive impact on the production of healthy food, improvement of the medical sector, reducing the world’s environmental footprint, and reducing the rate of infectious diseases. As a result, Biotechnology is widely considered to be the engine of the global economy in the 21st century.
Ideal Students
MSc Biotechnology at the CING is suitable for you...
If you are a graduate with a background in medicine, biological and related sciences, genetics, neuroscience, biomedicine, chemistry, engineering and other related fields, looking to progress to PhD level or successfully enter the job market, this programme is appropriate for you.
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships & Grants
Publicly-Funded Grants
CING students are entitled to apply for a publicly-funded grant based on the Government’s assessment criteria.
CING Scholarships
A number of full and partial scholarships to cover tuition fees are awarded to MSc and PhD students based on academic criteria.
Tuition fee scholarships are often provided to international students. Enquire with the Education Office
In addition to the above, various types of scholarships are available specifically for PhD students, for years 2, 3 and 4 which may cover costs of consumables and/or a monthly allowance and/or tuition fees.
The exact amount and number of scholarships offered is always subject to the yearly budget of the CING’s Postgraduate School.
Curriculum
MSc Biotechnology at the CING
As a student on this programme, you will have the unique opportunity to gain theoretical background knowledge and relevant work experience in various sectors of Biotechnology.
The Biotechnology programme offers 3 stimulating mandatory courses on Molecular Virology and Immunology, Microbial Biochemistry, and Fundamentals of Biotechnology. As part of these courses you will familiarize yourself with the wide range of biotechnology tools that are currently used in different industrial settings.
The course on Molecular Virology and Immunology covers extensively the area of Medical Biotechnology, including lectures on the production of vaccines, antibodies and drugs for therapeutic purposes.
The course in Microbial Biochemistry is enriched with lectures from experts specialized in the food and wine industry.
Equally important, the use of cutting-edge biotechnology tools for medical purposes is explored during the course in Fundamentals of Biotechnology, covering also lectures related to agricultural biotechnology, waste-water management and bioethics.
A number of elective courses such as Methodologies and Technologies Applied in Medical Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Basis of Monogenic Diseases” Gene and Cell Therapy, Biochemical Basis of Genetic Diseases, and Bioinformatics are also available, enabling students to broaden their knowledge. As a student you will also carry out a research or library project within the CING state-of-the art facilities or collaborators in industry and other academic/research institutions in Cyprus. The CING and our collaborators conduct internationally renowned pioneering research work, therefore providing its postgraduate students with the knowledge and tools to complete a competitive and advanced research or library project.
Upon completing this programme, MSc graduates will have acquired a detailed knowledge of the major biotechnology topics, with emphasis on how the wide range of Biotechnology tools are utilized in industry and applied for research purposes. Of equal importance, students will gain knowledge and experience directly from experts currently working in various industrial settings, providing them with the unique opportunity to acquire hands-on-experience.
Program Outcome
Studying Biotechnology at the CING will provide you with:
- Work experience (academia and industry)
- Hands-on lab skills
- A thorough understanding of the latest knowledge in innovative Biotechnology tools
- The capabilities to successfully enter the job market or further education