Do you want to work in a dynamic, multi-faceted and challenging environment in the field of Health?
Want to be employed by private organizations of high standards and global displacement?
You can choose the profession of scientific information for health care professionals.
Medical Representatives
The profession that gives you unprecedented opportunities for professional and personal recognition. KES College offers you just this opportunity through the pioneering "Medical Representatives" Programme.
Cover the existing gap in the job market for well-educated Medical Representatives who meet the European standards.
Provide sufficient scientific knowledge (medical and pharmaceutical) to those who choose to become Medical Representatives, so as to give accurate and complete information about the pharmaceutical products they promote.
Provide basic marketing and promotional skills and knowledge on pharmaceutical selling.
Contribute to the creation of successful Medical Representatives who exercise their profession with integrity and according to professional ethics and international standards.
Upgrade the professional status of Medical Representatives so as to meet the standards of modern and highly demanding pharmaceutical companies.
Prepare students properly to continue their studies at a higher level.
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Human Anatomy | 3 | 6 |
| General and Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | 6 |
| Cell - Biology and Development | 2 | 4 |
| Public Relations I | 2 | 4 |
| Computers Ι | 2 | 2 |
| General English Ι | 2 | 4 |
| Greek Language | 2 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 30 |
| Semester 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Physiology I | 3 | 6 |
| Organic Chemistry | 2 | 4 |
| Introduction to Microbiology | 2 | 4 |
| Principles of Marketing | 2 | 4 |
| Computers II | 2 | 2 |
| General English II | 2 | 4 |
| Greek Medical Terminology | 2 | 4 |
| Elements of Biotechnology | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 30 |
| Semester 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Physiology II | 3 | 6 |
| Chemistry of Pharmaceutical and Natural Products | 2 | 4 |
| Pharmacology I | 3 | 6 |
| Consumer Behaviour | 2 | 4 |
| Public Relations II | 1 | 2 |
| Elements of Pharmaceutical Technology | 2 | 4 |
| English Medical Terminology | 1 | 2 |
| Medical Technology Products | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
| Semester 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| SUBJECTS | P.P.W* | ECTS |
| Principles of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics | 2 | 4 |
| Pharmacology ΙΙ | 3 | 6 |
| Pharmaceutical Marketing (Promotion and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals) | 2 | 4 |
| Professional Communication | 2 | 4 |
| Nosology | 2 | 4 |
| Pharmacy Law and Bio-Ethics | 1 | 2 |
| Medical - Scientific Publications | 2 | 4 |
| Domestic Pharmaceutical Formulations | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
*P.P.W: Period per Week. Duration: 55 minutes
Human Anatomy
The purpose of the Human Body Anatomy course is to enable students to understand the structure of the human body and to be able to refer to the main bones of the supportive system as well as to the areas of body anatomy.
General and Inorganic Chemistry
The main purpose of the course is the students to acquire basic knowledge of General and Inorganic Chemistry which is necessary for the Medical Visitor to possess.
Cell-Biology and Development
The purpose of the course in Cell Biology and Development is to cover basic aspects of cell biology so that the student can have a sufficient understanding of the structure and function of the cell. Emphasis is given to the cell's organic structure as well as to the biomolecules (proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, and nucleic acids).
Public Relations I
The objective of the course Public Relations is to introduce students to the subject of public relations and to clearly define it in relation to other relevant subjects. Students will learn the basic principles of human relations, how to separate public relations from advertising, marketing and propaganda and to understand the basic parameters of public relations. They should also understand the role of public relations in their work environment.
Computers I
The aim of the course Computers I is to introduce students to the basic concepts of information technology and in particular (as a practical course) to give students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the use of computers.
General English I
The aim of the course General English I is to broaden the students’ knowledge on English language and to further develop both their oral and written language skills.
Greek language
The aim of the course is to further develop the Greek language skills of students in both oral and written language, with particular emphasis on developing their fluency and avoiding errors in oral and written speech.
Physiology I
The aim of the course Physiology I is the in-depth understanding of the physiological processes of the human body and the familiarity with the normal functions of human cells, organs and main body systems. Students will become familiar with the key elements of the physiology of the circulatory, digestive, lymphatic and respiratory systems of the human body.
Organic Chemistry
The main objective of the course in Organic Chemistry is for students to acquire basic knowledge of Organic Chemistry with the end result of having the knowledge necessary in the profession of Medical Representative.
Introduction to Microbiology
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the general principles of Microbiology with a particular orientation to the human side of Microbiology.
Principles of Marketing
The aim of the course Marketing Principles is the theoretical understanding and practical application of various modern client-centered Marketing principles by students in the competitive business field.
Computers II
The purpose of the course Computers II is to introduce students to the basic concepts of using the Power Point program along with the Internet, email and finding information through navigation on relevant websites.
General English II
The aim of the General English II course is to broaden students' knowledge of English (beyond the level of General English I) and to further develop their use of both oral and written language skills.
Greek Medical Terminology
The aim of the course is to teach students the Greek medical terminology and to help them develop their skills in oral and written speech in order to be able to understand and explain medical terminologies and situations that take place in the medical environment.
Elements of Biotechnology
The purpose of the course is to make students aware of the relevant concepts and general axes of modern Biotechnology achievements with corresponding extensions to their practical applications.
Physiology II
The aim of the Physiology II course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of the physiology of the human body's nervous, endocrine, urinary and genital systems. Reference is also made to the concept of metabolism and to the physiology of the human sensory organs.
Chemistry of Pharmaceutical and Natural Products:
The aim of the course is for students to become aware of the basic chemical characteristics of the substances used in pharmacy.
Pharmacology I
The aim of the course in Pharmacology I is to introduce students to the science of Pharmacology and to identify the categories and ways of action of the drugs used to treat inflammation, pain and the main diseases of the nervous, circulatory (cardiovascular) digestive and respiratory system.
Consumer Behaviour
The aim of the course is to help students understand the concepts, principles and theories of various behavioral sciences.
Public Relations II
The object of the course Public Relations II is to provide further reference and encouragement to students to explore the key elements of public relations and to familiarize themselves with the organization of public relations within the modern external and internal business environment.
Elements of Pharmaceutical Technology
The aim of the course is to describe and understand the major formulations as well as the physico-chemical and pharmaceutical texture procedures associated with them.
English Medical Terminology
The aim of the course is to learn the English medical terminology students and to develop their oral and written skills in order to be able to understand and explain medical terminologies and situations that occur in the medical environment.
Medical Technology Products
The aim of the course is to help students acquire the basic knowledge of the method of product operation, how to use the products and the comparative classification of each type of product.
Principles of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
The course aims to provide sufficient knowledge of the purposes of medical science information in relation to the basic Biomedical, Pharmacokinetic and Biomedical key products.
Pharmacology II
The aim of the Pharmacology II course is to familiarize students with the drugs used to treat diseases of the endocrine, renal and immune systems. Antibiotics, antifungal, antiparasitic and anti-cancer drugs are also covered. Reference is also made to vitamins, eye, nose, ear, skin, and anti-viral drugs, Alzheimer's disease, erectile dysfunction and osteoporosis.
Pharmaceutical Marketing (Promotion and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals)
The aim of the course is to give students to opportunity to apply the principles of Marketing science, tailored to the field of Pharmacy.
Professional Communication
The objective of the course Professional Communication is the theoretical and practical learning of the face to face visit process of the medical representative to the health practitioner (e.g doctor) In particular, this includes the preparation for the visit, the actual visit itself and the actions taken after the visit are covered.
Nosology
The aim of the Nosology course is to make students aware of the main human diseases, the clinical symptomatology of a number of diseases and the relevant implications for their prevention and management.
Pharmacy Law and Bio-ethics
The aim of the course Pharmacy Law - Bioethics is to familiarize the students with the provisions of the current pharmaceutical legislation as well as the knowledge of the legal framework within one can practice the profession of Medical Representative. At the same time, the course aims to introduce students to the field of Bioethics and the ethical considerations which arise from modern biomedical achievements.
Medical-Scientific Publications
The aim of the course Medical- Scientific Publications is to, understand and explain scientific and medical publications from students from medical and scientific sources.
Domestic Pharmaceutical Formulations
The aim of the course is to provide students with sufficient knowledge on the purpose of medical information of domestic products (trade name, active substance, category, uses).
Coordinator of the Programme: Dr. Αndroulla Miliotou
Office: 5 Kallipolis Avenue, 1055 Nicosia
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Employment Status: Part Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialization: Medical Law
Programmes of Study: Medical Representatives, Pharmacy Assistant (Technician)
Short CV: Mr Agis Charalambous is a Lecturer at KES College since 2021. He holds a Master’s degree (LLM) in Medical Law & Ethics and a Bachelor’s degree (LLB) in Law, from Birmingham City University. Mr Charalambous works at the litigation department of the law offices of Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC as a Lawyer and his practice encompasses civil and criminal disputes. He is also heading the Intellectual property department of the firm. Mr Charalambous has attended several training seminars related to medical negligence and intellectual property in Cyprus and abroad (Austria, France, Greece). In addition, Mr Charalambous is an accredited mediator. He teaches subjects related to his expertise.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialization: Accounting
Programmes of Study: Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management, Culinary Business Management, Hotel Management, Business Management, Office Administration and Secretarial Studies, Pharmacy Assistant (Technician)
Short CV: Mr Demetris Demetriou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2015. He is in possession of a Post Graduate Degree in Εducational Leadership and Politics from Cyprus Open University and a Degree (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from University of North Texas. He is an Accounting Lecturer in numerous educational institutions from 1992. Moreover he worked as an Auditor from 1988 to 1991 acquiring significant experience on issues related to his profession. He also participated in numerous seminars whereby, he had the opportunity to enrich his knowledge and improve his skills. He is accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority as an internal trainer.
Employment Status: Part Time
Position: Senior Lecturer
Specialization: Phychology
Programmes of Study: Business Management
Short CV: Dr Nicos Georgiou is a Senior Lecturer at KES College since 2009. He has a Doctorate Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing. Mr Georgiou has ample research activity having assumed the role of assistant researcher in a number of programs from 2005 to date. He has ample teaching experience in the field of psychology and has worked for the Public Service and the State Prison as a Psychologist. During his career he has given a number of presentations on several topics related to his profession and has also published several articles.
Publications: Georgiou, N.A., Stavrinides, P. & Georgiou, S. (2016). Parenting and children’s adjustment problems: The mediating role of self-esteem and peer relations. Journal of Behavioral and Emotional Difficulties, 21(4) Pages 433-446.
Employment status: Part-time
Position: Lecturer
Specialization: Biology
Programmes of Study: Medical Representatives Management
Brief Curriculum Vitae: Dr. Louca Maria, is a Senior Lecturer at KES COLLEGE since 2022. She holds a degree since 2015 in Biological Sciences, Excellent, 1st in the ranking of students. Since 2020, she holds a PhD about the involvement of proteins in the aggressiveness of glioblastoma, brain cancer, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing of the University of Cyprus. Dr. Louca holds scholarships for the completion of her doctoral studies and is active in research in the field of cancer and epigenetics. He has worked for 5 years as a teaching assistant in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Cyprus and 2 years as a teaching specialist in higher education. Dr. Louca has participated in scientific conferences in Cyprus and the Netherlands and has been awarded with the 1st prize for poster presentation. She has published scientific works from 2017 until today with over 210 scientific references (h-index 8). Also Dr. Louca is a Reviewer in a scientific journal. She teaches classes of her specialties.
Employment Status: Part-time
Position: Lecturer
Specialization: Pharmacology
Programmes of Study: Medical Representatives Management
Brief Curriculum Vitae: Mrs. Mikaella Mitsinga is a Lecturer at KES COLLEGE since the current academic year (2022). Since 2014, she holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Cancer Therapeutics at Barts Cancer Institute, one of the top cancer institutes in the UK and a CRUK centre of excellence. There, she completed a research project, investigating drug-resistant mesothelioma cell lines (ADI-PEG20 drug agent) (was in Phase II clinical trial). Part of the project published in Cell Reports in 2016. More recently, she completed Pharmacy Studies (BSc) in European University of Cyprus. There, she successfully completed a project reviewing data for breast cancer genetic alterations. Previously in 2013, she graduated from the University of Huddersfield in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with main academic disciplines in Organic Chemistry, Formulation and Pharmaceutics, Analytical Chemistry and Biochemistry. Since 2014, she was a Medical Representative and then promoted as a Medical Representatives Supervisor in a Pharmaceutical Company based in Nicosia. Currently, she is employed in a Pharmacy in Nicosia. She teaches classes of her specialties.
Publication
Locke, M., Ghazaly, E., Freitas, M. O., Mitsinga, M., Lattanzio, L., Lo Nigro, C., Nagano, A., Wang, J., Chelala, C., Szlosarek, P., & Martin, S. A. (2016). Inhibition of the Polyamine Synthesis Pathway Is Synthetically Lethal with Loss of Argininosuccinate Synthase 1. Cell Reports, 16(6), 1604–1613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2016.06.097
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Program Coordinator, Senior Lecturer
Specialization: Molecular Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Programmes of Study: Medical Represenatives Management, Medical Representatives, Beauty Therapy, Pharmacy Assistant (Technician)
Short CV: Dr. Miliotou N. Androulla is the Program Coordinator for Medical Representatives Management (4 years, Bachelor), Medical Representatives (3 years, Higher Diploma and 2 years Diploma) and Pharmacy Assistant (Technician) (2 years, Diploma) and a Senior Lecturer at KES College, since 2020. Dr. Miliotou holds a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Molecular Diagnosis, at the School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has also a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, at the University of Thessaly. She has contributed to the co-assistance of teaching the Laboratories of Pharmacology I & II, for undergraduate students, while she has trained a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, University of Thessaloniki. In addition, she has worked from 2017-2019 in the private sector, in Institutes of Vocational Training (IEK) and has taught a variety of courses in most Vocational Programmes in the field of Health Studies.Dr. Miliotou has received scholarships for her doctoral studies and is an active researcher in the field of Pharmacology and Biotechnology. Dr. Miliotou has also written chapters in five scientific books and has participated in scientific conferences in Greece, Germany, and U.S.A, with oral presentations and scientific posters. She has also participated in many research programmes. She has published several scientific papers, which can be retrieved here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UGLut4sAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao (from 2018 – today). Her research interests consist of the production and intracellular delivery of therapeutic mRNAs. In 2020, the results of her research activity were patented in a national level and the international patent-pending has been published in 2021. In addition, in 2022, her research work received the Award of Excellence of the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for "Remarkable clinical-laboratory work and application of innovative methods and techniques for the first time in Greece". Dr. Miliotou teaches subjects of her specialty.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialization: Office Administration and Secretarial Studies, Economics
Programmes of Study: Medical Representatives, Beauty Therapy, Hotel Management, Culirary Arts, Bakery and Pastry, Office Administration and Secretarial Studies
Short CV: Ms Elena Panayiotou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2020. She holds an MBA from the Mediterranean Institute of Management and a BA in Economics from the University of Cyprus. In addition, she is a PhD candidate in Business Administration and her academic and research interests include the effect of corporate culture on accounting procedures and connection between job satisfaction, employee loyalty and productivity.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Programme Coordinator, Senior Lecturer
Specialization: Biology, Environmental Management
Programmes of Study: Journalism with Public Relations, Gardening, Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management
Short CV: Dr. Demetrios Sarris is an Academic Scholar with +15 years research experience, participating in over 20 international and national research projects and has developed international collaborations with scientists from Switzerland, USA, France, Israel, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Cyprus and Greece. Publications of his research teams have a significant impact and are featured in leading scientific journals, with research findings having been presented in +30 primarily international conferences. He is also a reviewer for more than 10 international journals and has designed and supervised over 30 Thesis. Trained in Switzerland (Inst. of Botany, Univ. Basel) and Greece (Dept of Biology, Univ. of Patras) in Biology (BSc), in Ecology and Environmental Management (MSc) and in Dendro- Ecology/Climatology and Plant Science (PhD), he has been employed: (i) at the Dept of Biological Sciences of the Univ. of Cyprus (having held the positions of Assistant Professor-Academic Visitor and Special Scientist for Research & Lecturing), (ii) at the Open Univ. of Cyprus (as Academic Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty Tutor & Master’s Thesis Supervisor of the Environmental Conservation and Management Postgraduate Program), (iii) at the Dept of Life Sciences, European Univ. of Cyprus and (iv) at KES College in Cyprus (as Coordinator of the Environmental Management and of the Organic Products Technicians’ Programs). He has also worked at Academic Institutions in Greece and has Post Doc experience at the Inst. of Botany, Univ. Basel and at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI, ETH-Zurich). He is an expert of the International Science Network MedECC, which supports, inter alia, the UN Environmental Program, and has served as Scientific Consultant for Scientific Documentaries (e.g. Άνυδρη Γη), for the University of Cyprus (Black Gold Strategic Program) on Sustainable Agroforestry and Organic Farming aiming to revitalize the carob industry of Cyprus («Μαύρος Χρυσός») and for the Association of Organic Farmers in Cyprus. He is also an Invited Member of the Editorial Board of Annals of Silvicultural Research.
Employment Status: Part Time
Position: Senior Lecturer
Specialization: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Programmes of Study: Hotel Management, Pharmacy Assistant (Technician), Culinary Arts, Bakery and Pastry
Short CV: Dr. Sophocleous Xanthi is a Senior Lecturer at KES College since 2017 and she is a holder of an undergraduate qualification in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the Charokopio University in Athens. Moreover, she holds an MBA from Maastricht School of Management. Ms Sophocleous is a holder of a PhD with the topic: Associations between Cypriot’s children television food advertising exposure and their eating behavior: An observational and diagnostic survey with the use of questionnaires and eating behavior tests in 1088 Cypriot children. She has in-depth experience as a Medical Representative of a Pharmaceutical company. From 2010-2018 she has her own personal nutrition practice.
Employment status: Part-time
Position: Senior Lecturer
Specialization: Public Health
Programmes of Study: Medical Representatives Management
Dr Vaso Stylianou is a Senior Lecturer at KES COLLEGE from the current academic year (2022). She holds a PhD in Health Management since 2022, a Master’s Degree in Community Health Care since 2015, specializing in Family Care and a Bachelor degree in General Nursing since 2013. Dr Stylianou has worked in several sectors of primary and secondary health care. Currently, she is working as a nurse in at the Accurate Health Auditing and Consulting Company since 2022. Dr Stylianou research interest concerns Organ and Tissue Donation and general interventional programs in health issues. She teaches classes of her specialties.
Employment Status: Full Time
Position: Lecturer
Specialization: Business Administration / Marketing
Programmes of Study: Hotel Management, Culinary Business Management, Business Management, Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management, Gardening and Landscaping, Medical Representative Management
Short CV: Mr Costas Yerokostas is a Lecturer at KES College from 2005 - May 2016 and October 2017 - present. He holds an MBA and a BSc in Marketing Management from the University of Florida Metropolitan. Between 2016 and 2017 he was employed as a Deputy Academic Director at a higher education institution. He also worked as the Head of the Marketing & Subscriptions Service Department at CreditInfo Cyprus from 2004 to 2008 and at Leptos Group of Companies as a Marketing Executive from 2000 to 2002.
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