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 (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 fromTOEFLetc, 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 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

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sectorThis 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


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 6047 RECORDING AND PRESENTING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DATA ELECTIVE 1 0 0 2
G 2 TBG 6089 STEM CELLS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 10
G 3 TBG 6081 GENE EXPRESSION REGULATION IN PROKARYOTES AND EUKARYOTES ELECTIVE 1 0 0 5
G 4 TBG 6079 ROLE IN CELL SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND DISEASE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 10
G 5 SBE 6057 COMPUTER APPLIED STATISTICS ELECTIVE 1 2 0 5
G 6 SBE 6051 PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 5
G 7 SBE 6054 DATA-BASE SEARCHING IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 8 SBE 6027 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
G 9 TBG 6093 GENOMIX AND FUNCTIONAL GENOMIX ELECTIVE 1 0 0 5
G 10 TBG 6083 CANCER BIOLOGY CAND GENETICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 15
G 11 SBE 6053 GENDER INEQUALITY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ELECTIVE 1 2 0 3
G 12 BİO 6056 MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE ELECTIVE 2 2 0 15
G 13 TBG 6087 CLINICAL CYTOGENETICS ELECTIVE 2 4 0 8
B 14 TBG 6078 CELL MEMBRANE SYSTEMS IN EUKARYOTES ELECTIVE 1 0 0 5
B 15 TBG 6080 LIFE CYCLES AND DEATH OF CELLS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 5
B 16 TBG 6082 THE GENETIC MECHANISMS OF DISEASES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 7
B 17 TBG 6094 MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES II ELECTIVE 2 2 0 10
B 18 TBG 6088 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 10
B 19 TBG 6090 EPIGENETIC ELECTIVE 2 0 0 10
B 20 TBG 6091 MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 4 0 0 12
B 21 SBE 6058 CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE ELECTIVE 1 0 0 3
B 22 SBE 6048 HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH RESEARCH ARTICLES ELECTIVE 1 0 0 1
B 23 TBG 6061 CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 2 4 0 15
B 24 TBG 6092 METASTASIS BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 1 0 0 5
B 25 TBG 6098 SPECIALTY FIELD EXPERTNESS 3 0 0 12
B 26 SBE 6056 ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES II ELECTIVE 1 0 0 4
B 27 TBG 6084 MEDICAL GENETICS ELECTIVE 1 0 0 5
B 28 TBG 6085 CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF HUMAN DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 15
B 29 SBE 6052 BIOMEDICAL MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 30 MOT 6018 MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 9
B 31 TBG 6199 THESIS STUDY THESIS 0 0 0 150
B 32 TBG 6086 MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 10
B 33 SBE 6060 RESEARCH METHODS AND ADVANCED ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN HEALTH SCIENCES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4

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. Neşe Atabey
e-mail:nese.atabey@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.412 4601