Medical students at Frederick University in Cyprus are to develop their knowledge and expertise to become medical practitioners using the world renowned undergraduate medical degree programme at The University of Manchester.
The landmark licensing agreement was announced at a celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the Cypriot university this week (18 Feb) in Limassol.
The University of Manchester’s School of Medical Sciences programme will be used as a model to develop a new offering to teach undergraduate medical students at a new medical school in 2028, with a new building planned at the Limassol campus.
The agreement is testament to the quality of medical education at Manchester which can trace its roots way back over 250 years.
It is also reflects the university’s commitment to social responsibility by helping to reduce the global deficit of health professionals.
The University of Manchester will provide training to support staff at Frederick University working with two private hospitals in Limassol: Ygia hospital and the Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus to deliver clinical placements for the Frederick University medical students.
The programme is being thoughtfully adapted to reflect the healthcare priorities, regulatory framework, and cultural context of Cyprus, ensuring that graduates are prepared to meet local and regional medical needs while benefiting from an internationally respected academic framework.
The programme, which is still being finalised, will be submitted to the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.
Manchester, one of the UK’s leading centres for medical education, research, and clinical excellence, will provide ongoing support and training for each academic year.
Deputy Dean and Deputy Vice President of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester, Professor Allan Pacey and Professor Margaret Kingston, Director of Undergraduate Medical and Dental Studies, were at the celebration.
Professor Pacey said: “As one of the United Kingdom’s largest and most innovative medical schools, we are delighted to announce this partnership.
“Based in one of Europe’s largest healthcare hubs in Manchester, our medical students benefit from early patient contact, world-class teaching hospitals, and a curriculum grounded in innovation, compassion, and evidence-based practice.
“Graduates leave not only as highly skilled clinicians, but as leaders ready to shape the future of global healthcare.
“We are delighted to be able to share our experience with Frederick University so they will be able to nurture their own world class medics in Cyprus.”
“The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The main campus is south of Manchester City Centre on Oxford Road.”
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