The curriculum is designed in such a way as to encourage students to first acquire the theoretical knowledge and basic principles on which the fields of Biomedical Science are based. The students will then be trained in professional skills and acquire the expertise required, for immediate integration and employment in Clinical Laboratories. The strong and innovative feature of the program is the active participation of employers both in teaching and professional training of students.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

1. Acquire the scientific knowledge, training and skills required in all areas of the biomedical sciences. Apply laboratory techniques for the analysis of biological samples for the purpose of a thorough diagnosis of diseases.
2. Develop the attitudes and skills necessary to work across the spectrum of biomedical research fields.
3. Acquire the broad bases, techniques and methods used in biomedical research, research management, legal and ethical aspects of research, and respond to emerging challenges in public health.
4. Develop professional behavior, and apply the principle of social justice in professional practice with respect for clients/patients and their culture.
5. Practice the profession with respect for other health professionals and citizens, acquiring relevant skills in both teamwork and individual work.
6. Recognize the limitations and the need to maintain and update professional skills, with particular emphasis on continuous autonomous acquisition of new knowledge related to new biomedical research ideas, products and techniques and to be active in maintaining professional excellence.
7. Acquire effective communication, oral and written, and know how to use information technologies, especially those related to biomedical and health sciences. Explain the subject matter and demonstrate the multifaceted aspects of Biomedical science and its applications for individual and public interest.
8. Acquire basic training in research, developing a hypothesis and knowing how to collect and interpret information to solve problems using scientific methods. To interpret the results and observations of both diagnostic and research programs in the biomedical sciences.

The prospects for employing the graduates are very high. The number of Clinical Laboratories now count more than 100 in Cyprus, and therefore there is an increased demand for academically and professionally trained, good quality candidates, who graduate with already acquired work skills that is a pre-requisite by employers.

The graduates, because of the combined knowledge and training that they will receive, will have the knowledge and skills to be directly employed in accredited Clinical laboratories, in either the public or private sectors. They will have a balanced and extensive theoretical as well as a practical knowledge, that will strengthen their employment prospects in any Clinical laboratory setting. In addition, graduates will have all the essential skills required to work independently, or as members of teams, being fully aware of good laboratory practice as well as ethical and privacy issues.

It is important to note that the graduates of the Applied Biomedical Sciences program will have the Qualifications to be employed in several occupations, in both the public and private sectors, such as:

• Clinical/Medical laboratories
• Hospital laboratories
• Research Institutes or University research laboratories
• In industry such as pharmaceutical companies / analytical laboratories
• Continue their studies for postgraduate degrees, in Health Sciences or related fields such as Molecular Biology/Genetics/Biotechnology
• Work in Patients Advocacy Associations, analysing and publishing health data.

Specific Admission Requirements
• To enrol in the BSc program in Applied Biomedical Sciences, a High School/Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an overall grade of 15/20 is required.

• Very good knowledge of the Greek and English languages (acceptable certificates can be TOEFL, IELTS, GCSE, IGCSE and Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or other equivalent).

Special Admission Criteria
The selection of the candidates will be determined after an oral interview, which will be conducted by a three-member evaluation committee, consisting of the coordinator of the Program and two (2) faculty members of the Department. The committee will have the right to indicate the selection of certain elective courses.
The Specific Admission Requirements / Criteria for the BSc in Applied Biomedical Sciences Program are as follows:
1. Grade of at least 15/20 in Biology and Chemistry courses.
2. Students who do not meet the above criteria will be able to attend preparatory courses and pass exams for the admission to the program.
3. Personal interview.

Recognition of Prior Learning
There are no specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning for this Program. Candidates can be granted transfer credits according to the general arrangements for recognition of prior learning of the University.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
There are no specific examination regulations, assessment and grading methods employed by this Program. The examination regulations, assessment methods and grading system for this Program are the same as the relevant general university regulations.

Graduation Requirements
Students are eligible for graduation after successfully completing 240 ECTS credits in the courses listed in the Program Structure.
Furthermore, a student can graduate only if their CGPA is greater or equal to 5.00 out of 10.00. Graduating students with a CGPA less than 5.00 might have to take extra courses or repeat a number of courses in order to improve their grades.

Access to Further Studies
The graduates of the Program have access to graduate studies (2nd and 3rd Cycle) in disciplines related with the discipline of Biomedical Sciences.