DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety

General Description

History

The importance of working with regard to occupational health and safety regulations stated in management systems is revealed in both government and private sectors. The up to date occupational health and safety regulation in Turkey suggests occupational safety focused applications. The increase in the number of occupational health and safety specialist would provide the mentioned applications. Therefore, the Occupational Health and Safety Department is established in 2016 under the management of The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences in Dokuz Eylül University with doctoral program. Educational language is Turkish that is based on English in Occupational Health and Safety Department and 3 professors, 7 associate professors and 3 assistant professors currently take office in the department.

Qualification Awarded

Ph. D. in Occupational Healty and Safety

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma, minimum score of 60 from the National Central Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related field; a minimum score of 70 from the graduate school entrance exam; a minimum score of 55 from the nation-wide Foreign Language Exam ( YDS ) or equivalent score from an exam accredited by YÖK.

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

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students may be accepted for graduate transfer with the approval of the Department Directorate and decision of the Board of Directors of the Graduate School in case the student fulfills the graduate transfer regulations decided by the General Council of the Graduate School. Previously taken courses at another graduate programme with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes with the written request of the students including course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the Department Directorates and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students may have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective by the decision of the Board of Directors.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Occupational Health and Safety is an interdisciplinary program. The aim of this program is to provide the opportunity of qualifying as Doctorate for graduate students and people who are already practicing their profession. The culture of occupational health and safety with proactive approach will be provided to students by the applied education and training.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   They have comprehensive and up to date information on workplace environmental factors, working conditions and protection principles.
2   They know the Occupational Health and Safety legislation; they follow it to stay up to date.
3   They have knowledge on risk analysis.
4   They have knowledge on research methods and statistical methods used in researches on Occupational Health and Safety.
5   They have ability to identify employees' health and safety problems, generate solutions, develop, implement and evaluate programs with their acquired knowledge and skills on Occupational Health and Safety by using appropriate tools and methods.
6   They have knowledge about personal protective equipment used in Occupational Health and Safety.
7   They understand the interdisciplinary interaction on Occupational Health and Safety, join the teamwork and share information on detection and solution of the problems of the field.
8   They behave in accordance with the principles of scientific and professional ethics on their studies on Occupational Health and Safety and on all of their academic studies.
9   They make researches and presentations on the priority issues of Occupational Health and Safety and prepare reports.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The certificate of occupational health and safety specialist is classified into three such as less dangerous occupations (C), dangerous occupations (B) and highly dangerous occupations (A). The technical specialist with these certificates has the privilege to work in government and public sector. According to up to date regulations, the people with Master of Science degree in Occupational Health and Safety Programme and the people with Ph.D. degree in Occupational Health and Safety Programme deserve the right to directly participate the test for occupational health and safety specialist certificate.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to post doctorate programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

In addition to the compulsory courses of the programme, students register to elective courses appropriate for their thesis topic, on the consent of their supervisor. If necessary, on the consent of their supervisor, they can also register to courses from other programmes (from DEU or other universities).
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 Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 30
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 FBE 6666 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5
B 2 ISG 6098 PH.D. RESEARCH COMPULSORY 3 0 0 9
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 16
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ISG 6094 PH.D. SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 3 0 5
G 2 ISG 6098 PH.D. RESEARCH COMPULSORY 3 0 0 9
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 16
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ISG 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ISG 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ISG 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ISG 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ISG 6099 PH.D. THESIS COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
FLEXIBLE ELECTIVE COURSE ACCORDING TO ECTS
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
Z 1 MIN 5049 MINING LAW AND WORK SAFETY IN MINES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
Z 2 IND 5045 RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 3 MAT 5101 APPLIED MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
Z 4 ISG 5047 BASIC CONCEPTS IN BUSINESS AND HEALTH RELATIONSHIP ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 5 ISG 5043 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION WORKS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 6 ISG 5041 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN IN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 7 ISG 5039 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 8 ISG 5037 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 9 ISG 5035 PHYSICAL RISK FACTORS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 10 ISG 5045 INDUSTRIAL DUST ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 11 KIM 5103 TOXIC EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS AND REGARDING SAFETY RULES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 12 ISG 5005 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 13 ISG 5029 CONFINED SPACES HAZARDS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 14 ISG 5027 ELECTRIC AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 15 ISG 5025 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 16 ISG 5021 SAMPLING, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HYGIENE IN ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
Z 17 ISG 5023 VIBRATION AND NOISE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 18 ISG 5019 RISK FACTORS AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 19 ISG 5007 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 20 ISG 5011 WORK ACCIDENTS AND ANALYSIS IN MINING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
Z 21 ISG 5013 ERGONOMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 22 ISG 5015 RISK MANAGEMENT FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 23 ISG 5017 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, SAFETY HANDLING, STORAGE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
Z 24 ISG 5018 SAFETY IN CHEMISTRY LABORATORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 25 MAT 5102 NUMERICAL AND APPROXIMATE METHODS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
Z 26 ISG 5014 PREPARATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF MSDS FORMS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 27 ISG 5012 BIOSAFETY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
Z 28 ISG 5008 WORK SAFETY IN UNDERGROUND MINING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
Z 29 ISG 5006 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY IN OPEN PIT MINING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
Z 30 ISG 5004 STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND TEST METHODS ABOUT INDUSTRIAL WORKWEAR ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
Z 31 ISG 5028 RESPONSIBLE CARE IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 7
Z 32 ISG 5034 CATASTROPHIC FAILURES IN ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 33 ISG 5010 WORKPLACE SAFETY IN MINERALS INDUSTRY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
Z 34 ISG 5022 WELDING HEALTH AND SAFETY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 35 ISG 5036 WORKPLACE FIRE SAFETY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
Z 36 ISG 5032 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 37 ISG 5030 SURVEILLANCE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
Z 38 ISG 5020 RADIATION AND OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 39 ISG 5002 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
Z 40 ISG 5016 RISK FACTORS AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN SOLID WASTE FACILITIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Related items of Dokuz Eylül University Regulations of Graduate Education and Exams and related items of Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences Regulations of Education and Code of Practicing Exams are applied for the exams and course grades.
The course evaluation criteria are defined for each course by the instructor(s) of the corresponding course and are given in the Course Description Form found in the information package.

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctor of Philosophy) Programme is comprised of courses (at least 67 ECTS),Ph.D.Seminar (5 ECTS), Ph. D. Research (18 ECTS) / Ph. D. Thesis (150 ECTS) courses, thesis proposal, doctoral qualifying examination and thesis examination with a total credit of 240 ECTS. 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

Head of the Department : Doç.Dr.Bayram KAHRAMAN
E-Mail : bayram.kahraman@deu.edu.tr
Phone : +90 (232) 301 75 21
Url : www.fbe.deu.edu.tr/department/isg/
Post Address : DEÜ Mühendislik Fakültesi Maden Mühendisliği Bölümü Tınaztepe Kampüsü 35160 Buca/İZMİR