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Course Overview

The programme will provide opportunities for thorough examination of theoretical, practical and educational issues related to health and will develop professionals that are competent in applying health education and health promotion activities and programmes and strategies in formal and non-formal educational settings. Students will be equipped with advanced research skills and research in the fields of health education and health promotion will be promoted.

 Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to:

  1. Become competent professionals in implementing health education and health promotion activities, programmes and strategies that are relevant to the characteristics of the Cypriot society.
  2. Identify contemporary global, regional and local health issues critically analyse them and integrate them in health education and health promotion activities, programmes and strategies.
  3. Develop the necessary philosophical and methodological instruments for identifying and critically analysing fundamental issues that arise during the process of selecting priorities and methodologies for the development of health education and health promotion programmes.
  4. Develop interdisciplinary networks from various scientific and professional areas and promote discussion of issues related to health education and health promotion.
  5. Promote theoretically and applied research in the areas of health education and health promotion in Cyprus.
  6. Design, implement and evaluate research activities in the fields of health education and health promotion using sound research questions, appropriate research methodologies, literature review and reliable methods of data collection and analysis.
  7. Develop and apply innovative educational methodologies, teaching methods and techniques that enable the integration of various health, ethical, social and pedagogical issues in health education and health promotion.
  8. Develop and implement activities and programmes for the training of health professionals, educators and other related professionals, in health education and health promotion in both formal and non-formal settings.
  9. Effectively integrate information and communication technologies (i.e. multimedia, computer-mediated communication) into formal and informal educational programmes for health education and health promotion.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

Applicants can apply to the program only following a relevant call.

Applicants should submit:

  • A cover letter clearly stating the graduate degree the candidate wishes to apply for.
  • A completed application form obtained from the Admissions Office.
  • A Curriculum Vitae indicating the student’s education, academic and research experience, any publications, awards, etc.
  • A short statement (at most two pages long) stating the reason the candidate wishes to join the program, the candidate’s professional and research experience, future goals, etc. The statement should clearly state the broad research area that the student is interested in. The area should be within the listed areas of interest in the current call.
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional advisors.
  • Copies of up to three representative publications, if any.
  • Copies of all degrees and transcripts.
  • Copies of any other supporting material, such as exams, honors, awards, etc.

Additionally, each call specifies the academic domains of interest and specific admissions details.

Candidates for a master degree must submit a recognized bachelor degree or qualification deemed to be equivalent to degree level as well as the official transcripts (grade reports) of their first-degree studies. In addition, there could be special requirements for various master programs.

Transfer Admission

Candidates who have completed university graduate-level work in an accredited program at an institution other than Frederick University, are eligible to apply for transfer admission. Such candidates should, along with their application form, submit the official transcripts (grade reports) and syllabi (course descriptions) for all graduate-level work completed.
Transcripts are evaluated by the relevant Department to determine the number of credits to be transferred in accordance with the Frederick University curriculum requirements and the candidate's academic performance.

English language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required for all programs of Frederick University taught in English.

Students whose native language is not English will have to take the Frederick University English Placement Test (FUEPT). Students who are qualified for exemption from the English Language Courses should apply to the Center of Languages with the necessary documentation.

Students who are not competent in the English language are required to take special English classes to improve their skills and, when necessary, they will take a reduced load for that semester. Students who may need more vigorous preparation will take an intensive course in English before enrolling in a regular program. Intensive courses commence at the beginning of the fall and the spring semesters.

Fees

FOR WHOLE PROGRAM 90 ECTS) 

€9000


This information was accurate on : 02/04/2021
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