PhD in Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

This third-cycle doctoral programme in sport, exercise and rehabilitation science is offered by the life and health sciences department in the School of Health Sciences. It is taught in Greek on the Nicosia and Limassol campuses and lasts 3 years of full-time study, with part-time study also possible. The programme aims to produce new knowledge about exercise, sport and rehabilitation in varied populations, and in related areas of health. Its goal is to train high-level researchers with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Graduates are expected to have broad knowledge and skills in sport and rehabilitation, to be familiar with research methods and to have practical experience. Employment routes in Cyprus include the public sector, in bodies focused on preventing illness through exercise and on health care and rehabilitation at every level, such as Ministry of Health units, hospitals, health centres, and research and rehabilitation centres. Learning outcomes include applying new technologies and methods to sport performance and rehabilitation work.