DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Histology and Embryology

General Description

History

Department of Histology and Embryology was established at 1994 of Medical Faculty by approval of The Council of Higher Education. Histology and Embryology PhD programme started education at 1994. Program duration is 4 years (2 year is course, 2 year is thesis study). The language of program is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Histology and Embryology, PhD

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines. Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first or second cycle (with thesis) cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. However, ALES requirement is waived for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs as well as for the admissions to the graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

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

A successful student who has completed at least one semester at any postgraduate programme may be admitted to an institute at the University by lateral transfer. Requirements for admission of students by lateral transfer are determined by the Board of Directors of the Institute.Students who have matriculated after they have successfully passed the postgraduate entrance exam may be exempted from the courses they have already taken in other institutes upon the proposal of the relevant department and the approval of the Board of Directors of the Institute. However, the total credits of the exempted courses cannot exceed 1/3 of the credits required to finish the relevant programme.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of courses, (at least 78 ECTS), field study (12 ECTS) and thesis (150 ECTS), in total 240 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

To have theoretical, laboratory knowledge and skills in the field of Histology and Embryology PhD level.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Has detailed information about cell ultrastructure and function at molecular level
2   Identifies and evaluates the histological features of tissue types of the human body
3   Has advanced knowledge about the general characteristics of human embryology
4   Identifies evaluates and implements microscopic structure and organization of the organs of the body systems
5   Knows embryology of organs and systems
6   Has an advanced knowledge about the laboratory methods used in fertilization and assisted reproduction
7   Knows types, operation principles and the usage fields of microscopes, and knows to make microscopic histomorphometric analysis
8   Knows and applies all steps in preparing the tissue for light microscopic evaluation
9   Knows and applies all steps in histochemistry and immunohistochemistry staining
10   Knows and applies all steps in preparing the tissue for Electron Microscope
11   Can prepare a presentation according to the related topics
12   Has the ability to plan, write and finalize the research projects related to the field

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 post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Every student must register to total of 30 ECTS. 150 out of 240 ECTS must be thesis studies. Throughout PhD study, each student must collect 90 ECTS (including 12 ECTS of Specialty Area course) in 3 semesters. During course period of PhD study, every student should enroll to at least 20 ECTS of common elective courses (such as, Research culture, research methods and transferrable skills) and at least 20 ECTS more from discipline based and laboratory skill courses. Also, student may enroll to a common elective, discipline based and laboratory skill courses in a different institute or university to complete 20 ECTS. Every student must register to Thesis related reseach topic I in first semester and Thesis related reseach topic II in second semester. Furthermore, during course period , each student should attend to a Ethics course or training.
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 SBE 6081 MILESTONES OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
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 SBE 6080 INTERDISCIPLINARY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTHCARE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
G 6 HİS 6042 ADVANCED SPESIFIC HISTOLOGY 1 ELECTIVE 2 4 0 12
G 7 HİS 6040 GENERAL HISTOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 4 0 12
G 8 HİS 6039 EMBRIYOLOGY OF SYSTEM AND ORGANS 2 ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
G 9 HİS 6200 RESEARCH SUBJECT FOR THESIS I REQUIRED 3 0 0 8
G 10 HİS 6037 CELL ULTRASTRUCTURE ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 11 HİS 6035 GENEREAL PRINCIPLES OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNICS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 12 HİS 6033 TECHNICS OF HISTOCHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 13 FAR 6060 EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 14 BİO 5036 RESEARCH METHODS OF CELLULAR MOLECULAR MECHANISMS ELECTIVE 2 4 0 7
G 15 SBE 6079 PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 16 BEP 6001 SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 17 SBE 6078 ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES II REQUIRED 1 0 0 3
G 18 SBE 6061 RECORDING AND PRESENTING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DATA ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 19 SBE 6075 GENDER EQUALITY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 20 BİO 6059 BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I ELECTIVE 1 4 0 9
G 21 SBE 6076 EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND ADVANCED APPLICATION METHODS ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 22 SBE 6071 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 23 SBE 6068 COMPUTER APPLIED STATISTICS ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 24 TBG 6101 MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
B 25 SBE 6058 CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 26 HİS 6038 EMBRIYOLOGY OF SYSTEM AND ORGANS 1 ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
B 27 TBG 6100 MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
B 28 BYF 6067 IMAGING TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 29 HİS 6400 SEMINAR SEMINAR 0 3 0 3
B 30 HİS 6199 THESIS STUDY THESIS 0 0 0 150
B 31 HİS 6041 GENERAL EMBRYOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
B 32 HİS 6036 MICROSCOPES,IMAGING AND ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 33 HİS 6300 RESEARCH SUBJECT FOR THESIS II REQUIRED 3 0 0 10
B 34 HİS 6034 IMMUNOHISTOLOGY:TECHNICS OF HISTOCHEMISTRY FOR LIGHT MICROSKOPY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 35 TBG 6095 CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 2 4 0 12
B 36 BİO 6060 BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
B 37 HİS 6043 ADVANCED SPESIFIC HISTOLOGY 2 ELECTIVE 2 4 0 12
B 38 HİS 6028 LABORATORY TECHNICS OF ELECTRON MICROSCOPY ELECTIVE 1 4 0 9
B 39 HİS 6098 SPECIALITY AREA EXPERTNESS 3 0 0 12
B 40 SBE 6070 MEDICAL EDUCATION: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 41 SBE 6069 RESEARCH METHODS AND ADVANCED ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN HEALTH SCIENCES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
B 42 FAR 6061 PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 43 SBE 6066 DEVELOPMENT OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 44 SBE 6065 BIOMEDICAL MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
B 45 SBE 6062 HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH RESEARCH ARTICLES ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 46 BİO 6061 ELECTROPHORESIS TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment criteria for each course are defined in the Course Description Form included in the information pack prepared by the faculty member/members. The relevant items of the DEU Undergraduate, Graduate Education-Training and Exam Regulations and Instutie Examination Regulations apply in relation to exams and course grades. To be successful in this course must be received at least 75.

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of courses, (at least 78 ECTS), field study (12 ECTS) and thesis (150 ECTS), in total 240 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


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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof.Dr.Güven ERBİL
e-mail: guven.erbil@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.4124555