Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The Department of Molecular Medicine was founded in 2009 with the approval of High Council of Education (YOK) as a multidisciplinary department. The academic faculty of the department is composed of faculty members from basic medical sciences (Biochemistry, Medical Biology, Pathology, Histology-Embryology, Pharmacology, Basic Oncology) and clinical sciences (Paediatrics and Internal Medicine). The PhD programme of Molecular Medicine has been started in the 2009-2010 academic year. The duration of training is totally four years. The language of programme is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Molecular Medicine, 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

The department of Molecular Medicine started graduate training in 2009. The objectives of this programme are to educate individuals having an advanced maitrise of basic and up-dated theoretical and laboratory information in molecular medicine and closely related fields, to train students in basic laboratory skills as well as those skills necessary for performing independent research: to train them in advanced data searching, project writing, project management, international scientific communication, and writing of scientific articles.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Has an understanding of the basic theoretical information on molecular medicine or the basic theoretical information which would help understand molecular medicine
2	Has acquired the basic theoretical knowledge concerning subjects different than the main area, in line with his/her interest
3	Has an understanding of the basic laboratory information used in the field of molecular medicine
4	Has theoretical understanding of laboratory methods and principles in line with area of research interest (Advanced Spectrophotometric techniques, Advanced Electrophoretic Techniques, Advanced Chromatographic Techniques, Advanced Radioactive Techniques, Advanced immunological techniques, Advanced visualization techniques, Co-culture, 3 D-Cell culture).
5	Analysis: Critically analyze complex body of information in the development phase
6	Synthesis: : Find new approaches to complex problems, develop new methods and models
7	Evaluation: Evaluate independently a research project, and with a critical approach, develop an alternative solution
8	Data-base searching and management
9	Possess expertise in research methodology at the independent level (Discuss scientific articles, Ask scientific questions, Form a hypothesis, Plan an experiment, Carry-out an experiment, Analyse and manage data -use the SPSS prog ramme, Interpret data, Write a research project)
10	Communication: Effectively present scientific subjects and research data both to academic and non-academic audience, Possess written, oral, and electronic communication skills in both native and foreign language, Write an article in the native /foreign language independently, Make presentations in international platforms)
11	Evaluate performance of his/her own and others objectively and give effective feedback
12	Skills in Laboratory Techniques (Basic and Advanced Laboratory Techniques, Electrophoresis, Molecular Biology techniques, Cell culture techniques, Laboratory animal models, Skills related to the field of interest and to the thesis (HPLC, mass spectrometry)
13	Skills in advanced laboratory techniques related to research interest (Advanced Spectrophotometric Techniques, Advanced Chromatographic Techniques, Advanced Radioactive Techniques, Advanced İmmunological Technique, Advanced Visualization Techniques, Co-Cultures, 3D-Cell cultures)s,
14	Basic teaching skills

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

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
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
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 6027	HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	4	SBE 6080	INTERDISCIPLINARY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTHCARE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	5	MOT 6054	LABORATORY APPLICATIONS IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE	REQUIRED	1	4	0	8
G	6	MOT 6053	THE BASIS OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE I	REQUIRED	2	0	0	6
G	7	MOT 6047	SPECIAL TOPICS IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	8	MOT 6043	BIOBANK	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	9	MOT 6042	DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	10	MOT 6039	HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	11	MOT 6032	MOLECULER PHARMACOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	12	MOT 6300	RESEARCH SUBJECTS FOR THESIS II	REQUIRED	3	0	0	10
G	13	MOT 6200	RESEARCH SUBJECTS FOR THESIS I	REQUIRED	3	0	0	8
G	14	FAR 6060	EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	15	BİO 5036	RESEARCH METHODS OF CELLULAR MOLECULAR MECHANISMS	ELECTIVE	2	4	0	7
G	16	SBE 6079	PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	17	BEP 6001	SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	18	SBE 6078	ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES II	REQUIRED	1	0	0	3
G	19	SBE 6061	RECORDING AND PRESENTING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DATA	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	20	SBE 6075	GENDER EQUALITY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	21	BİO 6059	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I	ELECTIVE	1	4	0	9
G	22	SBE 6076	EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND ADVANCED APPLICATION METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	23	SBE 6071	PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	24	SBE 6068	COMPUTER APPLIED STATISTICS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	25	SBE 6054	DATA-BASE SEARCHING IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	26	BİO 6061	ELECTROPHORESIS TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	27	MOT 6018	MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	28	FAR 6061	PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	29	MOT 6098	SPECIALTY FIELD	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	12
B	30	MOT 6021	DNA DAMAGE, DNA REPAIR AND RELATED DISEASES	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	31	TBG 6101	MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	32	TBG 6100	MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	33	BYF 6067	IMAGING TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	34	MOT 6040	MOLECULAR METABOLISM	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
B	35	MOT 6044	MOLECULAR MEDICINE: MOLECULAR MECHANISMS IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT APPROACHES OF DISEASES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
B	36	MOT 6038	MOLECULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	37	MOT 6037	PHARMACOGENETICS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	38	MOT 6036	MOLECULAR EMBRYOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	39	MOT 6035	INTRODUCTION TO PROTEOMICS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	40	TBG 6095	CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	2	4	0	12
B	41	BİO 6060	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	42	MOT 6033	OXIDATIVE STRESS, FREE RADICALS AND ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	43	MOT 6050	LABORATORY ROTATION IN MOLECULAR MEDICINE	ELECTIVE	1	4	0	8
B	44	MOT 6400	SEMINAR	SEMINAR	0	3	0	3
B	45	SBE 6070	MEDICAL EDUCATION: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	46	SBE 6069	RESEARCH METHODS AND ADVANCED ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN HEALTH SCIENCES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
B	47	MOT 6055	THE BASIS OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE II	REQUIRED	2	0	0	6
B	48	SBE 6066	DEVELOPMENT OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	49	SBE 6065	BIOMEDICAL MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	50	SBE 6062	HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH RESEARCH ARTICLES	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	51	SBE 6058	CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	52	MOT 6199	THESIS STUDY	THESIS	0	0	0	150
B	53	MOT 6041	MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	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

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof.Dr. Oğuz ALTUNGÖZ
e-mail: oguz.altungoz@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.412 4401

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