DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Canser Epidemiology Doctorate

General Description

History

Dokuz Eylul University Oncology Department Cancer Epidemiology Doctorate Program was established in 2019 with the approval of YÖK.
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the community after cardiovascular diseases. in this regard, and
The lack of trained manpower to carry out community health-based studies is a serious problem. Clinic
With the rapid developments in oncology, current approaches in the treatment of patients with cancer have been successfully used.
is implemented. However, the epidemiological characteristics of cancers, 40% of which are preventable diseases,
It will allow you to plan what needs to be done. For this purpose, cancer epidemiology and our country's most
It will provide answers to the questions of what, how much, where, which are one of the most important problems of cancer, in particular.
It is planned to open the program for the formation of the team. Basic Oncology, Translational Oncology and Public Health Ph.D.
cooperation with programs. Cancer Epidemiology Doctorate Program Institute of Health Sciences
It will be carried out in a multidisciplinary manner with the programs opened by other departments within the university.

In our department, the Institute of Oncology and the Faculty of Medicine have basic sciences (Basic oncology, Biostatistics) and clinical branches (Medical Oncology, Pathology,
Internal Diseases, General Surgery) faculty members. The language of the program is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Cancer Epidemiology

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Master's degree diploma. Minimum 0 average 80/100 or 3/4. At least 60 points from the national Graduate Entrance Examination (ALES) in related fields or at least 50 points from the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS), at least 55 from YDS foreign language exams or equivalent score from TOEFL etc., successful in the science exam to be held by the institute be (at least 75 points). transcript.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Successful students who have completed at least one semester in the graduate program of a higher education institution, from within or outside the University, can be admitted to the institutes through horizontal transfer. Students who successfully complete the postgraduate entrance exams may be exempted from the courses they have taken during their education in other institutes deemed appropriate by the institute administrative board upon the proposal of the department. However, the total credit of the exempted courses cannot be more than 1/3 of the credit required to complete the relevant program.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters in 1 year, 16 weeks in each semester, 240 ECTS. In order to graduate from the program, it is necessary to take courses for 78 ECTS, receive 12 ECTS for specialization and complete a thesis work for 150 ECTS. Must complete 240 ECTS credits in total. Must complete each course with a minimum grade point average of 2.50/4.00 and a minimum grade of 2.50/4.00 (CB/S/TP).

Profile of the Programme

Cancer Epidemiology is a process that develops from basic laboratory research that develops new therapies for the treatment of cancer and requires an interdisciplinary structure that is constantly expanding and intertwined. In addition to the development of new therapies, the yet unresolved foundations of cancer are among the reasons that force a new approach in this field. In addition to a new medical approach, it is also an important rapidly developing field of biomedical research due to its focus on therapy. PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: A small number of clinical studies in the field of oncology, which are competent in the field of clinical research, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Biomedical Industry R&D Laboratories, R&D To train PhD scientists and R&D personnel who can take charge in Institutes and Universities, follow international scientific and technological developments, are open to innovation, and are compatible with teamwork in result-oriented studies, and to train competent managers and personnel who will ensure national development in the medical device and pharmaceutical sector. It is planned to open the program to form a team that will answer the questions of what, how much, where, which is one of the most important problems of our country, specific to cancer. In addition, Epidemiology in the project of 2000 doctoral scholarship students in 100 fields opened by YÖK to train scientists with doctorate in priority areas. is a priority program.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Has an understanding of the basic theoretical and updated information on cancer epidemiology
2   Has an understanding of the basic theoretical and updated information on science education
3   Has an understanding of the basic laboratory information used in the field of cancer epidemiology (Principles of basic laboratory instruments and methods, basic molecular biology methods , In vitro laboratory methods, In silico methods, Principles of molecular epidemiological research , application methods and principles of laboratory animal use in research)
4   Has an understanding of the advanced laboratory (pharmaceutical technologies, cancer technologies) information used in the field of cancer epidemiology
5   Analysis: Critically analyze information. Possess the expertise in research systematic with a minimum level of supervision
6   Synthesis: Synthesize the information by taking different directions in the field of cancer epidemiology and adapt to new situations. Evaluation: Critical evaluation of research in field of cancer epidemiology
7   Data-base searching and management in field of cancer epidemiology
8   Academic and scientific communication skills (Transfer information in academic and professional environments. Possess written, oral, and electronic communication skills, Write an article in the native/foreign language with a minimum of guidance, Transfer information acquired-contribution to education, basic teaching skills Work effectively within a group, Work in joint projects and take responsibilities)
9   Be able to perform works within the framework of the ethical rules in the field of cancer epidemiology
10   Skills in basic laboratory techniques (measuring and detection techniques, sample preparation techniques, molecular biology and cell culture techniques, working with laboratory animals, biostatistics and bioinformatics)
11   Expertise in applying advanced techniques (pharmaceutical and cancer technologies etc) in line with interest and thesis topic.
12   Knowledgeable about the academic and philosophical information for graduate education.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates of this program work in the public and private sectors.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

The total ECTS that the student will receive for each semester should be 30. 150 ECTS out of a total of 240 ECTS must be thesis work. During the doctorate education, a total of 90 ECTS (including 12 ECTS Specialization Areas) must be completed in three semesters. It is required to take at least 20 ECTS courses from the 1st group common courses (Research Culture, Research Methods and Transferable Skills) during the course taking. It is required to take at least 20 ECTS courses from the 2nd group courses (Discipline-Based and Laboratory Skills) during the course taking. Can take 17 ECTS from 1st and 2nd group courses and/or from other Programs or institutions during the course taking. In the 1st semester, the student takes OKE 6200 Research Topics Related to the Thesis I, one of the 3rd group courses (Required Research Courses); OKE 6300 Thesis-Related Research Topics II course in the 2nd semester; OKE 6400 Seminar course must be taken in the 3rd semester. The student must take SBE 6078 Ethics in Health Sciences II as a compulsory course during the semester. BEP 6001 Scientific Presentations are loaded on the student as a course, if the student notifies the Institute with a petition about the scientific activities he has done during his doctoral education and is approved by the decision of the Board of Directors. The student receives credit (1 credit and 3 ECTS) from the Intensive Common Elective Courses approved by the SBE Institute Board. can take. The joint condensed elective application form, signed by the student, the Head of the Department, and the Advisor, is discussed at the Board of Directors of our Institute and counted in the 1st group or the 2nd group according to the content of the course taken by the student. The student must take at least 7 (seven) courses, not less than 21 credits, during his doctoral education. *Specialization Course will also be given during the semester and summer holidays.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 SBE 6025 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 2 OKE 6011 CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 3 SBE 6054 DATA-BASE SEARCHING IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 4 SBE 6027 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 5 OKE 6010 ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS SPECIAL FOR CANCER RESEARCH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 6 OKE 6300 RESEARCH SUBJECTS FOR THESIS II REQUIRED 3 0 0 10
G 7 OKE 6200 RESEARCH SUBJECTS FOR THESIS I REQUIRED 3 0 0 8
G 8 OKE 6098 SPECIALITY FIELD EXPERTNESS 3 0 0 12
G 9 OKE 6008 MODERN CONCEPTS IN EPIDEMIOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 10 OKE 6006 HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 1 2 0 8
G 11 OKE 6004 NUTRITION EPIDEMIOLOGY IN ONCOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
G 12 OKE 6002 BIOMARKERS IN CANCER PREVENTION ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 13 TRO 6014 PROTEOMICS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 14 TRO 6013 CANCER BIOLOGY AND GENETICS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 15 SBE 6081 MILESTONES OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
G 16 SBE 6080 INTERDISCIPLINARY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTHCARE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
G 17 SBE 6068 COMPUTER APPLIED STATISTICS ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 18 SBE 6071 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 19 SBE 6075 GENDER EQUALITY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 20 SBE 6061 RECORDING AND PRESENTING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DATA ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 21 SBE 6078 ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES II REQUIRED 1 0 0 3
G 22 BEP 6001 SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 23 SBE 6079 PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
B 24 OKE 6003 MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 25 OKE 6400 SEMINAR SEMINAR 0 3 0 3
B 26 OKE 6001 TECHNIQUES IN CANCER PREVENTION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 27 OKE 6007 EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY DESIGN ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
B 28 OKE 6199 THESIS STUDY THESIS 0 0 0 150
B 29 OKE 6005 EXPOSURE AND CANCER ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 30 SBE 6058 CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 31 SBE 6069 RESEARCH METHODS AND ADVANCED ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN HEALTH SCIENCES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
B 32 OKE 6009 CANCER REGISTRATION SYSTEM ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
B 33 SBE 6066 DEVELOPMENT OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 34 SBE 6065 BIOMEDICAL MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
B 35 SBE 6062 HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH RESEARCH ARTICLES ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 36 SBE 6070 MEDICAL EDUCATION: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The measurement and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the Course Introduction Form, which is prepared by the relevant faculty member/s and included in the Information package. DEU regarding exams and course grades. The relevant articles of the Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations and the Institute's Teaching and Exam Application Principles are applied. In order to be successful in the course, it is necessary to get at least 75

Graduation Requirements

Students must have 240 ECTS credits (78 ECTS courses, 12 ECTS specializations and 150 ECTS thesis) in order to graduate. In order to be successful in each course, a minimum grade point average of 2.50 /4.00 must be obtained.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

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