DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: PHYSIOLOGY

General Description

History

Department of Physiology was established in 1978 with the approval of the Higher Education Council based on branch of Faculty of Medicine. Physiology MD program started to education in 2015. Duration of the program is a total of 4 semesters including two semesters of courses and two semesters of thesis. The program language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Master s Degree in Physiology , 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)

Our department accept course credits that students take previous same program of other university by approval of The Committee of Health Science Institute.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Second Cycle (Master's 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 objectives of this programme are to provide the candidates with a focused knowledge of physiology and medical physiology; a general knowledge of cellular physiology and the mechanisms of the functional properties of the organ systems; as well as a detailed knowledge in his or her area of research. Program includes required courses each semester with elective courses in different areas of physiology. Students may choose courses from other divisions.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Having basic general knowledge in the field of physiology master's program
2   Define the human body by examining as systems and having the knowledge about the normal function
3   Examine the mutual interaction of the systems of the body during normal process
4   Define the vital variables in detail in a healthy human
5   Having the ability to and evaluate the vital variables (blood pressure, pulse, ECG, neuron conduction velocity and respiratory function tests) of normal functioning of the body in the laboratory
6   Having the ability to do original work on Physiology Master s Program
7   Having the ability to determine deficiencies by specializing in a particular subject area in the field
8   Having the ability to produce the suggestions for deficiencies in the field
9   Having the ability to implement criticism and self-criticism
10   Having the ability to comply with the ethical principles

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

Graduates may apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester,120 ECTS in total. 8 lessons are compulsory courses in their own program of our department.
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 FİZ 5001 INTRODUCTION TO CELL AND GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 4
G 2 FİZ 5015 LITERATURE SEARCH, ARTICLE WRITING AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES IN PHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 6
G 3 FİZ 5005 CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SENSORY PHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 4 0 0 7
G 4 FİZ 5003 PERIFERAL NERVE AND MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 4
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 9
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 SBE 5031 ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN LABORATORY ANIMAL RESEARCH ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 3 BİO 5019 BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I ELECTIVE 3 2 0 10
G 4 FİZ 5013 PHYSIOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 5 EFZ 5009 SEARCH,EVALUATION,WRITING AND PRESENT,TECH. FOR PUBLICATION IN SPORS SCIENCE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 7
G 6 FİZ 5009 INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL PHYSIOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7
G 7 FİZ 5011 STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
G 8 SBİ 5049 LEARNING AND MEMORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 FİZ 5002 PHYSIOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM COMPULSORY 2 0 0 5
B 2 FİZ 5004 PHYSIOLOGY OF THE URINARY SYSTEM COMPULSORY 2 0 0 5
B 3 FİZ 5096 SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 2 0 2
B 4 FİZ 5008 DIGESTION AND METABOLISM COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5
B 5 FİZ 5098 SPECIALTY AREA COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
B 6 FİZ 5006 ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 SBE 5040 SAFETY PRINCIPLES IN LABORATORY PRACTICES ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
B 2 SBE 5038 PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3
B 3 EFZ 5016 FIRST AıD AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 4 EFZ 5008 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
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 FİZ 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 FİZ 5099 THESIS STUDY COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students are evaluated with the success of 1midterms, 1 final exam, homework and projects. To be successful in courses, the student should be taken at least 75.

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's 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

Associate Professor Müge KİRAY
e-mail:muge.kiray@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.4124562