DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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

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

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