Earn a Master of Science in Family Medicine Online

An accredited degree in which curricula and assessments have been developed in coordination with UK Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).

Today’s healthcare challenges, whether strengthening health systems, improving the quality of our patient care, or enhancing access to healthcare, require strong primary care.

Strong primary care requires competent family doctors who are forward-thinking and keen to develop new relationships with patients and other health professionals in primary and secondary care. To address global population health challenges, and expand primary care for patients worldwide, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) Medical School offers a Master of Science in Family Medicine delivered online.

It is a structured continuing professional development programme for physicians working as Family Doctors or in the community with a specialist role in internal medicine, paediatrics, or gynaecology.

  • Accredited degree, recognized and developed in coordination with the UK Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)

  • Completion of first two semesters and meeting the RCGP’s clinical experience criteria entitles student to sit the MRCGP[INT] examination which can lead to International Membership in the UK RCGP

  • Continuing professional education for physicians in primary care

  • Courses in all areas of Family Medicine: management of chronic diseases and multimorbidities, mental health, musculoskeletal health, child and women’s health and others

  • Direct access to faculty: thrive and find support with a personal tutor matched with students from day one

  • Option of full-time or part-time study, depending on your schedule and commitments

  • Affordable MSc in Family Medicine with scholarships available to enable global access

  • Develop skills in operations management, including quality improvement and patient safety

Who is this Programme for

The MSc in Family Medicine is a perfect fit for…

  • Doctors seeking to move from specialization to primary care in Family Medicine

  • Physicians who desire to build stronger relationships within the community through development of communication and consultation skills

  • Practicing clinicians seeking to raise standards and further patient involvement in Family Medicine initiatives regionally and nationally

  • Physicians working as Family Doctors or in the community with a specialist role in Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, or Gynaecology

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Why Study Family Medicine?

  • This course was reported in the British Journal of General Practice, May 2019 (Vol. 69 Issue 682), a leading international journal for family doctors. It describes the development and unique contribution the programme makes to family medicine on the world stage

  • With the rise of chronic diseases, these diseases cannot be prevented or managed without people-centred primary care. Data reveals, family doctors can manage 95% of the health problems while absorbing only 5% of the national health budget. World Health Organization (WHO)

  • With an aging population the jobs related to healthcare services are projected to grow more than any of the other occupational groups with a projected growth rate of 14 percent from 2018-2028, significantly higher growth rate than average for all occupations, adding about 1.9 million new jobs. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • The ageing population and increase in chronic conditions have rapidly increased the demand for health care in the EU, to meet the challenge EU health systems need to strengthen primary care systems for their populations. OECD

“Family medicine is one of the most challenging of all the medical specialties. It involves looking after most of the patients, with most of the problems, most of the time, and therefore needs a really high-quality education. The Master of Science at the University of Nicosia Medical School offers high-quality education for people who are going to take on the challenging work involved in primary care and family medicine.”

Sir David Haslam – Professor of General Practice, Chair of UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2013-2019)

UK Royal College of General Practitioners

The Master of Science in Family Medicine has been recognized and developed in coordination with the UK Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)

Assessments have been accredited by the RCGP for eligibility to take MRCGP International exam and the University of Nicosia Medical School is also recognized by the RCGP to deliver the MRCGP International exam in Cyprus.

Students successfully completing the first two semesters and meeting the RCGP’s clinical experience eligibility criteria will be entitled to sit the MRCGP[INT] examination in Cyprus.

Alternatively, because the content of the course is aligned with the RCGP curriculum, students are well prepared to take this exam at another RCGP International site.

Dr Amer Salim – International Development Adviser Royal College of General Practitioners

What our Faculty and Experts Say

Professor Kevork Hopayian – Curriculum Lead

What our Graduates Say

“With a comprehensive curriculum in the master’s degree and modern teaching methods and international experts for tutors, this programme enables me to become an adaptable and critical thinker and a lifelong reflective learner.”

Dr Irene Cotter, MScFM, Class of 2018

“The programme was excellent and pursuing it turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. I unreservedly recommend the MSc in Family Medicine to every GP. I can also say work at my practices has increased in volume since I completed the course as today’s patients — because they are able to cross-reference information online — are in a better position to realize if their doctor is up to date on new medical developments or not.”

Dr Christos Hadjicostas, MScFM, Class of 2019

“This programme has broadened my scope and has given depth to my understanding of family medicine and its practice. It has helped me develop a reflective, empathetic, and structured communication pattern with my patients.”

Dr Daniel Unegbu, MScFM, Class of 2022

“The Master in Family Medicine is delivered at a flexible time, something that suits my busy professional life. In addition, it gives me the ability to choose my own pathway comfortably and at my own pace.”

Dr Intisar Alghurabi, MScFM, Class of 2022

Featured Faculty and Expert Testimonials

“Family medicine is one of the basic cornerstones of healthcare provision. The maste of Science iN family Medicine is a structured continuous development programme for doctors who want to have a career in primary care and would like to enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies towards a comprehensive, holistic and evidence-based approach to clinical practice.”

Dr Ourania Kolokotroni, Head, Department of Primary Care and Population Health

“Family medicine is one of the most challenging of all the medical specialties. It involves looking after most of the patients, with most of the problems, most of the time, and therefore needs a really high-quality education. The Postgraduate Diploma at the University of Nicosia Medical School offers high-quality education for people who are going to take on the challenging work involved in primary care and family medicine.”

Sir David Haslam, Professor of General Practice, Chair of UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

“We teach the skills of patient centred care, core clinical knowledge and critical thinking needed by today’s doctors. We offer online innovative learning that combines flexible self-study with webinars, practical activities and personalised feedback.”

Proffesor Kevork Hopayian, Curriculum Lead

“The Royal College of General Practitioners in the United kingdom has been working at an international level for over 60 years. Its strategy has been to work collaboratively with host nations to promote Family Medicine. And especially, to support host sites in developing their systems for training and assessing Family Medicine doctors. The University of Nicosia Medical School is one of only three sites across the whole of Europe that offers the MRCGP[INT] qualification. The Cyprus MRCGP[INT] is a component of the MSc in Family Medicine. It is delivered to an internationally high standard and is accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners.”

Dr Amer Salim, International Development Adviser Royal College of General Practitioners