DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Microbiology

General Description

History

The Department of Medical Microbiology department was founded in 1978 under the Eagen Univercity of Izmir Medical Faculty. Since then department subsists in Dokuz Eylul University of Medical faculty. In addition to education of specialization in medicine our department also opens a programs for Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology Master and Doctoral programs within the scope of Institute of Health Sciences. Thirteen faculty members competent in different areas of medical microbiology take part. Medical Microbiology MSc programme has been started in the academic year 1984-1985. The training programme lasts two years including two semesters of courses and two semesters of thesis work. The programme language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Master's Degree in Microbiology MSc

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Bachelor s Degree; having obtained at least 55 from relevant branch of Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) or from exams equivalence of which are accepted; in case of graduate of Faculty of Medicine having obtained at least 50 from Medical Specialty Exam (TUS); having obtained at least 50 from Foreign Language Exam (YDS) or from other foreign language exams equivalence of which are accepted or at least 55 from the exam held by DEU Foreign Languages Institute. Transcript; having obtained at least 65 from the Post Graduate Science Exam.

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

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Second Cycle (Masters Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS), and field study (4 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS) credits. İn total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Profile of the Programme

The department of Medical Microbiology has started its graduate training in the year 1985-1986. The objectives of this programme are to educate individuals having a good maitrise of basic and up-dated theoretical and laboratory information in basic and medical biochemistry and closely related fields, to train students in basic laboratory skills as well as those skills necessary for their thesis, to teach them how to analyse, make a synthesis, and evaluate, to train them in data searching and in scientific methodology and in effective scientific communication. Students can choose electives from other departments as well as from other universities.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Has knowledge of basic and medical microbiology.
2   Knows the mechanisms of action and resistance mechanisms of antimicrobials.
3   Has knowledge of immunity and infection immunity.
4   Know and apply good laboratory practices in the field of medical microbiology.
5   Identify ethical issues in scientific research, may provide the potential ethical problems and acts in accordance with ethical principles.
6   Will assume responsibility for lifelong learning and self assessment.
7   Can access appropriate information sources and uses of information technologies effectively during his profession.
8   Able to plan a research, conduct and share results with the help of counsalting.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

In this programme, seven lessons are mandatory for each semester. All other courses are elective. The student should have acquired 60 course ECTS credits and 60 thesis work ECTS credits in two years. The programme details are presented in the Diploma supplement.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 SBE 5035 ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 6
G 2 MİK 5015 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTIVE I COMPULSORY 2 2 0 8
G 3 MİK 5013 BASIC BACTERIOLOGY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 SBE 5005 EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND APPLICATION METHODS ELECTIVE 1 4 0 6
G 2 TBG 5033 INTRODUCTION TO CELL ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
G 3 TBG 5035 CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 4 MİK 5009 BIOSAFETY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 2
G 5 BİO 5019 BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I ELECTIVE 3 2 0 10
G 6 TBG 5027 MOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND GENETICS OF BACTERIA ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 7 SBE 5040 SAFETY PRINCIPLES IN LABORATORY PRACTICES ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 MİK 5004 BASIC MYCOLOGY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 3
B 2 MİK 5010 BASIC IMMUNOLOGY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3
B 3 MİK 5020 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTIVE II COMPULSORY 2 2 0 5
B 4 MİK 5098 SPECIALITY AREA COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
B 5 MİK 5018 BASIC VIROLOGY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4
B 6 MİK 5096 SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 2 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 11
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 BİO 5024 BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
B 2 SBE 5044 PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
B 3 MİK 5022 BASIC PARASITOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 3
B 4 BİO 5027 ENZYMOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
B 5 SBE 5046 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
 
3.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 MİK 5099 THESIS STUDY COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
4.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 MİK 5099 THESIS STUDY COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment of courses take place using two mid-term and one final examination, written assignments, and projects. The minimum requirement for success is 75/100 points.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Masters Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS), and field study (4 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS) credits. İn total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof.Dr. İbrahim Mehmet Ali ÖKTEM
e-mail: ali.oktem@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.412 4500