DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Medical Biology and Genetics

General Description

History

The Department of Medical Biology and Genetics at Dokuz Eylul University was founded in 1982, and is bringing together research interests of both clinical and experimental genetics from a number of different collaborations. The DEMBG is a part of the Central Diagnostic Laboratory at DEU Hospital which provides cytogenetic and molecular genetics diagnostic services for patients since 1995. Research and courses of molecular biology and genetics for MD and Residency programs in the DEU Medical School and Graduate Programs in DEU Health Sciences Institute are given by DEMBG. Our department mostly focuses on cancer biology and genetics as well as neurosciences. In addition, there are other areas of research going on focusing on the identification of genes or molecular mechanisms associated with complex diseases. The PhD program is composed of four semester including thesis project. The program language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Medical Biology and Genetics, (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 objectives of this program are based on the ability and attributes which our students will have acquired by the end of the program. We aim to graduate scientists,
-who have a strong theoretical background in molecular & cellular biology and human genetics,
-who have mastered professional technical knowledge and abilities in the fields of molecular biology, cell biology and genetics,
-who analyze scientific data related to his/her own field and presents it in oral and written form,
-who use appropriate/suitable resources in the fields of molecular biology, cellular biology and genetics and effectively make use of information,
-who explains and practices all national/international/professional, ethic and legal regulations in his/her specified field and,
-who recognize his/her responsibility of lifetime learning and importance of self assessment

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Has acquired detailed knowledge in the fields of Cellular and Molecular Biology.
2   Masters Genetic and Epigenetic Related Knowledge.
3   Demonstrates Technical Knowledge in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Genetics.
4   Uses appropriate/suitable resources in the Fields of Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology and Genetics and Effectively Makes Use of Information Technologies.
5   Masters the Professional Abilities in the Field of Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology and Genetics.
6   Analyzes scientific data related to his/her own field and presents it in oral and written form.
7   Explains and Practices all National/ International/ Professional, Ethic and Legal Regulations in Specified Field.
8   Displays Effective Communication Skills.
9   Recognizes his/her responsibility of lifetime learning and importance of self assessment.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

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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 6082 COMMUNITY SERVICE PRACTICES AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS ELECTIVE 1 2 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 6084 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 6 SBE 6083 ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 7 SBE 6081 MILESTONES OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
G 8 SBE 6080 INTERDISCIPLINARY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTHCARE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9
G 9 FAR 6060 EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 10 TBG 6110 CLINICAL CYTOGENETICS ELECTIVE 2 4 0 12
G 11 TBG 6115 GENOMIX AND FUNCTIONAL GENOMIX ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 12 TBG 6112 STEM CELLS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 8
G 13 TBG 6107 CANCER BIOLOGY CAND GENETICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 10
G 14 TBG 6105 GENE EXPRESSION REGULATION IN PROKARYOTES AND EUKARYOTES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 15 TBG 6103 ROLE IN CELL SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 10
G 16 TBG 6300 RESEARCH SUBJECTS FOR THESIS II REQUIRED 3 0 0 10
G 17 TBG 6200 RESEARCH SUBJECTS FOR THESIS I REQUIRED 3 0 0 8
G 18 BİO 5036 RESEARCH METHODS OF CELLULAR MOLECULAR MECHANISMS ELECTIVE 2 4 0 7
G 19 SBE 6079 PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
G 20 BEP 6001 SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 21 SBE 6078 ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES II REQUIRED 1 0 0 3
G 22 SBE 6061 RECORDING AND PRESENTING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DATA ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 23 SBE 6075 GENDER EQUALITY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 24 BİO 6059 BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I ELECTIVE 1 4 0 9
G 25 SBE 6076 EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND ADVANCED APPLICATION METHODS ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 26 SBE 6071 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 27 SBE 6068 COMPUTER APPLIED STATISTICS ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
G 28 TBG 6091 MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 4 0 0 12
B 29 TBG 6113 EPIGENETIC ELECTIVE 3 0 0 10
B 30 SBE 6058 CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 31 TBG 6199 THESIS STUDY THESIS 0 0 0 150
B 32 TBG 6098 SPECIALTY FIELD EXPERTNESS 3 0 0 12
B 33 BYF 6067 IMAGING TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 34 TBG 6111 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 8
B 35 TBG 6109 CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF HUMAN DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 10
B 36 TBG 6108 MEDICAL GENETICS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
B 37 FAR 6061 PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
B 38 TBG 6106 THE GENETIC MECHANISMS OF DISEASES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 8
B 39 BİO 6061 ELECTROPHORESIS TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 6
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 TBG 6104 LIFE CYCLES AND DEATH OF CELLS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
B 43 TBG 6114 METASTASIS BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
B 44 TBG 6102 CELL MEMBRANE SYSTEMS IN EUKARYOTES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6
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 TBG 6101 MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
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 TBG 6100 MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
B 52 TBG 6400 SEMINAR SEMINAR 0 3 0 3

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. Hakkı Ogün SERCAN
e-mail:ogun.sercan@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.412 4601