Shaping the future of healthcare
Welcome to the School of Health Sciences at Frederick University.
It is a privilege to lead a School dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare through education, research, and service. At Frederick University, we believe that health sciences are more than just a field of study—they are a calling to improve lives and contribute to the well-being of communities.
Our programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation required to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare. By blending academic excellence with practical experience, we prepare future healthcare professionals to meet global challenges with confidence, compassion, and innovation.
With a distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong industry collaborations, we ensure that our graduates are well-equipped to excel in diverse healthcare sectors, from clinical practice and research to management and policy-making. Our commitment to hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration empowers students to become leaders who make a real impact.
Whether you are beginning your journey in health sciences or advancing your expertise, the School of Health Sciences provides a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow, discover, and excel.
Join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare. Your path to making a difference starts here.
Maria Rikkou-Kalourkoti
Dean, School of Health Sciences
Pharmacy degree
recognized in Cyprus
1st place
in the international competition for ambulance crews in the last five competitions
Recognition of the Pharmacy Program
under the EU Directive on the Recognition of Professional qualifications (2005/36/EC). It allows all graduates to work and provide services in all member states of the European Union
Strong links
with the relevant industry and high employability rate following the implementation of the General Healthcare System (GeSY) in Cyprus
Practical experience
in hospitals, healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical industry
Member of
the European Association of Faculties of Pharmacy (ΕΑFP) and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Department of Nursing
The Department of Nursing provides high quality education on health promotion, health risk reduction, disease prevention, management and rehabilitation. Nursing students are equipped with all the knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges of their future position in the ever-changing field of healthcare. The Department also provides a strong foundation for the development of the clinical reasoning required for the practice of professional nursing and offers its graduates an extensive clinical experience in a variety of different settings in the public and private healthcare sector.
Department of Pharmacy
The Department of Pharmacy responds to the challenges of the highly demanding field of pharmacy, enabling students to build the necessary skillset to become specialists in the various areas of pharmaceutical sciences and assume professional roles in pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, healthcare centers of the private and public sector or in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. The department’s programs provide students with a strong academic background and practical training in state-of-the-art laboratories, while research projects within the department and between other departments and research units are strongly encouraged.
Department of Life and Health Sciences
The Department of Life and Health Sciences offers the newly accredited BSc in Physiotherapy and the renowned Program in Physical Education and Sport Sciences, enabling students to build the necessary skillset to become specialists in the various areas of Physiotherapy and Sports Science. Students benefit from comprehensive curricula, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert faculty. The Department focuses on equipping students with knowledge, skills, and practical experience to excel in healthcare, with a holistic approach. Graduates emerge as skilled professionals ready to make a positive impact in rehabilitation, physical education and research in both fields.