Upon completion of the program, students are expected to:

1. Become familiar with the knowledge and contemporary approaches to health, illness, and their determinants, as well as with actions for prevention, health promotion, care, and rehabilitation in individuals, families, and population groups in the community.

2. Assess the health and care needs of individuals, families, and population groups in the community.

3. Design effective interventions to address urgent health care needs.

4. Understand the concept of risk in health, ways to assess it, and plan and implement actions for health promotion and disease prevention in the family.

5. Apply theory in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions in Primary and Emergency Health Care.

6. Analyze concepts of clinical management and administration of health services and transform assessed health and care needs into health policies for Primary Health Care, public, and community health.

7. Design preventive practices for treatment, transmission of various diseases, and health promotion.

8. Incorporate new technologies into care plans.

9. Cultivate a team spirit of collaboration to better achieve and promote health goals.

10. Develop communication, empathy, and ethical skills as required in the field of community and emergency health care.

11. Investigate and critically evaluate literature on topics related to the practical application of knowledge in the field of health care.

12. Apply standards, guidelines, best practices, and validated practices concerning the design and implementation of nursing care plans.

13. Develop communication, empathy and ethical skills as required in community and emergency health care.

14. Explore and critically evaluate literature on topics relevant to the practical application of knowledge in health care.

15. Apply standards, guidelines, best and confirmed practices related to the design and implementation of the nursing care plan.

16. Recognize and manage critical incidents in Pre-hospital and hospital settings.

17. Apply and be aware of emergency care protocols and guidelines.

18. Understand and properly utilize the use of modern diagnostic and therapeutic tools of medical technology equipment.

19. Develop competencies in direct assessment of the condition and selection of an appropriate therapeutic approach.

20. Manage multi-injured patients, stabilise and support patients in critical situations.

21. Manage and coordinate situations of mass disasters, emergencies and crises.

22. Develop professionalism and apply ethical principles in emergency care.

23. Promote lifelong learning and monitor developments in the field of emergency medicine.

24. Assume a leadership role - Develop leadership skills for effective management of emergency teams.

In Cyprus there is a significant shortage of specialized health professionals with MSc Specialization in the field of Health. The promotion of the implementation of the General Health System by the Ministry of Health and the specificity of this Program that is the first MSc in Cyprus focusing on Advanced Care directions, in Community Health Care and a second in Emergency Health Care will lead to attracting new candidates.

The graduates of the "Advanced Health Care" MSc Program are employed in the whole range of Health Care structures such as rural clinics, health centers, private and public home care settings and elderly care settings as well as in emergency departments. Graduates can also work in autonomous clinics - hospitals, in large business units such as factories or schools. Those who specialize in Emergency Health Care, in relation to their basic degree, can staff secondary and tertiary hospitals in surgical departments, plastic surgery departments, burn units, ICU. Even in combination with their clinical experience, they can work in health care and/or pharmaceutical companies as specialists in acute trauma and ostomy (wound specialist, tissue viability nurse, stoma therapist).

Most of the students in our program are nursing graduates and already work as nurses, in both the public and private sector, making use of their basic degree.
It is worth noting that our graduates, upon completion of their studies and obtaining the postgraduate degree, the institutions in which they work utilize them and assign them specialized tasks corresponding to their postgraduate studies. A typical example is the decision of the Ministry of Health of Cyprus to create in 2018 at the Nicosia General Hospital a scientific nursing team for recording, evaluating and monitoring patients with drowsiness, with all the team members being graduates of this MSc Program.

Today, the Ministry of Health announced plans to gradually implement this pilot program in all public hospitals, with the academic staff of this program contributing through a memorandum of cooperation signed between the School of Health Sciences at Frederick University and the Department of Nursing of Cyprus.

Admission to the MSc in Advanced Health Care is based on a rigorous and multidimensional evaluation process, ensuring that all candidates possess the academic background, professional competencies, and motivation required to successfully engage with the programme’s advanced curriculum. The programme maintains an interdisciplinary character while placing clear emphasis on health-related academic preparation and relevant experience.

The programme offers two specialisations: Community Health Care and Emergency Health Care.

1. General Admission Criteria (Applicable to All Applicants)

• Minimum degree grade: 6.5/10 or equivalent from international institutions. Candidates with a slightly lower GPA may be considered if they present significant professional achievements or relevant contributions in the field.
• Language proficiency: Adequate command of the English language is required (minimum B2 level), supported by certification.
• Digital competence: Demonstrated ability to use essential digital tools and platforms relevant to health care and academic work.
• Motivation letter: A clear statement outlining the candidate’s professional goals, academic interests, and reasons for applying to the programme.
• Reference letters: One or two letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees familiar with the applicant’s qualifications and potential.
• Interview: May be conducted for further evaluation, particularly when clarification of academic or professional background is needed.

2. Specialisation-Specific Admission Criteria

Community Health Care Specialisation

Eligible Degrees:
• Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences
• Other health-related or social science fields (e.g., Sociology), provided there is evidence of relevant professional experience or academic interest in community or public health.

Professional Experience:
• Not mandatory but considered an asset, especially in areas of community health, primary care, or social services.

Emergency Health Care Specialisation

Eligible Degrees:
• Nursing, Medicine, Midwifery, Paramedicine / Emergency Medical Services, Other clinical health sciences

Professional Experience:
• Mandatory clinical experience in acute care settings.

3. Selection and Evaluation Procedure

All applications are reviewed by the Programme Coordinator, who assesses academic relevance, completeness of documentation, and alignment with the chosen specialisation. The selection process follows a standardised scoring system (maximum score: 100 points), including:

• Undergraduate degree classification (GPA)
• Relevant professional experience
• Motivation letter
• Reference letters
• English language proficiency
• Digital skills
• Academic or research activity
• Interview: Candidates may be invited to a personal or online interview to assess motivation, academic readiness, communication skills, and understanding of the programme.

Final Selection: Based on total score. In case of a tie, degree grade, professional experience, and interview performance are considered in order. Final approval is made by the Programme Committee and ratified by the Department’s General Assembly.

4. Transfer from Other Institutions
Applicants with relevant postgraduate coursework from recognised institutions may request credit transfer. Required documents:

• Official postgraduate transcript
• Certified postgraduate degree (if applicable)
• Course outlines of completed modules
• Transfer requests are assessed by the Programme’s Transfer Committee in accordance with institutional and national regulations.