Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Department of Physiology was established in 1978 with the approval of the Higher Education Council based on branch of Faculty of Medicine. Physiology PhD program started to education in 1995. Duration of the program is a total of 8 semesters including four semesters of courses and four semesters of thesis. The program language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Physiology, PhD

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma. Minimum GPA 80/100 or 3/4, minimum score of 60 from the National Central Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, or 50 in graduate medical residency examination (TUS) minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (YDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained fromTOEFL/etc, and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (minimum score of 75).Transcript.

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 programme are to provide the candidates with a focused knowledge of physiology and medical physiology; a general knowledge of cellular physiology, homeostasis and the mechanisms of the functional properties of the organ systems; as well as a detailed knowledge in his or her area of research; to familiarise the students with the research literature of physiology and medical physiology and to support their ability to keep abreast of developments; to train the candidates to demonstrate skills in the recognition of meaningful problems, cases, and questions for research in physiology. Program includes required courses each semester with elective courses in different areas of physiology. Students may choose courses from other divisions.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Define the human body by examining as systems and having the advanced level of knowledge about the normal function
2	Define how to necessary regulations has occurred to provide and maintain of normal functioning of the body
3	Examine the mutual interaction of the systems of the body during normal process
4	Define the vital variables in detail in a healthy human
5	Having the ability to and evaluate the vital variables (blood pressure, pulse, ECG, neuron conduction velocity and respiratory function tests) of normal functioning of the body in the laboratory.
6	Having the advanced level of knowledge about the processes of disrupts to normal functions of the body
7	Application by participating to prepare scientific research and research reports
8	Adapts to interpreting the results of the research topics and to make publications
9	Creates framework for advanced research and academic career
10	Having the ability to work in interdisciplinary areas
11	Having the ability to determine deficiencies by specializing in a particular subject area in the field
12	Having the ability to produce the suggestions for deficiencies in the field
13	Having the ability to implement criticism and self-criticism
14	Having the ability to comply with the ethical principles

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

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
G	1	FİZ 6051	HIGH CORTICAL FUNCTIONS	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	15
G	2	TBG 6089	STEM CELLS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	10
G	3	SBE 6054	DATA-BASE SEARCHING IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	4	EFZ 6031	PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH RESEARCH	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	15
G	5	ANA 6047	SENSE ORGANS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	7
G	6	TBG 6079	ROLE IN CELL SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND DISEASE	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	10
G	7	FİZ 6045	SENCE AND PERCEPTION	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	5
G	8	SBE 6051	PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	5
G	9	EFZ 6028	INTERPRETING EXERCISE TESTS	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	15
G	10	SBE 6057	COMPUTER APPLIED STATISTICS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	5
G	11	SBE 6059	EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND ADVANCED APPLICATION METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	7
G	12	SBE 6047	RECORDING AND PRESENTING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DATA	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	2
G	13	BİO 6056	MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	15
G	14	SBE 6027	HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	15	BİO 6053	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	16	FİZ 6047	HOMEOSTATIC ARRANGEMENT MECHANISMS I	ELECTIVE	4	0	0	20
B	17	FİZ 6046	MOVEMENT AND ITS ARRANGEMENT	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	10
B	18	FİZ 6050	EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	15
B	19	SBE 6060	RESEARCH METHODS AND ADVANCED ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN HEALTH SCIENCES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	4
B	20	FİZ 6052	FREE RADICALS IN MEDICINE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	5
B	21	EFZ 6037	NUTRITION IN SPORT	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	10
B	22	FİZ 6049	BIOELECTRIC POTENTIALS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	23	MOT 6018	MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	24	SBE 6048	HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH RESEARCH ARTICLES	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	1
B	25	SBE 6058	CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	26	FİZ 6098	SPECIALTY AREA (X2)	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	12
B	27	SBE 6056	ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES II	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	4
B	28	TBG 6091	MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	4	0	0	12
B	29	BİO 6052	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS II	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	10
B	30	TBG 6080	LIFE CYCLES AND DEATH OF CELLS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	5
B	31	FİZ 6199	THESIS STUDY	THESIS	0	0	0	150
B	32	SBİ 6016	LEARNING AND MEMORY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	33	FİZ 6048	HOMEOSTATIC ARRANGEMENT MECHANISMS II	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	20

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 108 ECTS), field study (12 ECTS) and thesis (120 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.

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Arslan
e-mail:abdullah.arslan@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.4124450

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