Molecular Biology – (Ph.D.)

Requirements

Requirements for Ph.D. Degree * Class attendance for a minimum of six semesters. The Ph.D. requirements must be fulfilled within the period of sixteen semesters from the day of admission to the postgraduate programme.
* Successful completion of a minimum of 240 ECTS (completion of 60 ECTS at the postgraduate level, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant programme of studies of the department (holders of a Master or equivalent degree may be partially or fully exempted from this requirement). The research part of the programme counts as 120 ECTS and the remaining ECTS refer to the comprehensive examination, the presentation of the dissertation proposal, the writing of the dissertation, etc.)
* Success in a comprehensive examination in the fifth semester of studies at the latest. The nature and assessment of the comprehensive examination are determined by the relevant department.
* Defense of a dissertation.

Comprehensive Examination:Ph.D. students are required to successfully pass a comprehensive examination in the fifth semester of studies at the latest. The nature and assessment of the comprehensive examination are determined by the relevant department. Admission Requirements: The Department announces positions for each of the postgraduate programmes separately, after approval from the relevant authorities of the University. The decision on the number of the announced positions is based on the specific needs and capacities of the Department and of each of its faculty members. Consequently, all new students will have prior knowledge regarding the research lab in which they will carry out their research part of the programme (applies to either `Master in Experimental Molecular Biology´ or to `PhD in Molecular Biology´). Each postgraduate student is encouraged to contact all Departmental Faculty Members (DFM) with the aim of choosing the research lab for carrying out the research part of his/her studies. Upon entry to the programme, every student must have identified a DFM who is prepared to host him/her for developing the laboratory part of the research work. Application forms must be submitted to the Postgraduate Studies Coordinator of the relevant department by the 15th of April of each year for entry in the fall semester and by the 31st of October for entry in the spring semester. Applicants must have a University degree awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a University degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S). Individuals who will be awarded a University degree or Graduation certificate fulfilling the necessary criteria by the end of the week that precedes registration week, are also eligible to submit an application form.Applications should include the following: * Application Form
* Two signed letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. Some departments require three reference letters, so before submitting your application, please read the Postgraduate Prospectus and any relevant departmental prospectus to ascertain the required number of reference letters. The Department may request additional confidential information from the referees. You may also consult the department webside.
* Copies of university degrees or a statement of expected graduation in the month preceding enrolment in the postgraduate programme.
* Transcript/s as appropriate.
* Curriculum vitae
* A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student's research goals and interests.

Criteria for assessment of applicants:The criteria for assessment of postgraduate candidates are the following: * Academic background in the appropriate discipline and grades in other related degrees.
* Letters of recommendation.
* Personal interview at the discretion of each department.
* Written examination at the discretion of each department.
* Other criteria set by each department.