DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

Department of Neuroscience was established at 2004 as a multidisciplinary department of Institute of Health Science by approval of The Council of Higher Education. Our academic personel are from basic (Biochemistry, Physiology, Anotomy, Pathology and Pharmacology) and clinical (Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery) departments. Basic Neuroscience Msc programme started education at 2005. Program duration is 2 years (1 year is course, 1
Year is thesis study) . Program language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Occupational Health

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma, min GPA 80/100 or 3/4, minimum score of 60 from the nation-wide Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (ÜDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained fromTOEFL/IELTS/etc, and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (minimum score of 70)

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

6. Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of courses, (at least 90 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

6. Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of courses, (at least 90 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.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The aim of the programme is to provide indepth knowledge and analaysing skills in the field of occupational health, and supporting the candidates for a research-oriented career in academic, public or private sector by providing candidates with a focused knowledge of public health and occupational health as well as a detailed knowledge in his or her area of research; supporting their ability to keep abreast of developments; providing the infrastructure and guidance to acquire technical skills in auditing and risk assessment in the field; creating proficiency in questioning, planning of research, collecting, analysing and evaluating data, application of appropriate statistical methods and to report the results in the scientific format in the field of occupational health.

Access to Further Studies

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

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Graduation Requirements

12. There are total of 37 courses for Occupational Health PhD Program including 12 occupational health oriented and 19 HIS courses. Candidates are required to choose classes equal to 90 ECTS out of these 31 courses.

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

Assessment of students was done with 2 midterm examination, 1 final examination, homework and project studies. 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.

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. O.Alp Ergör
e-mail: alp.ergor@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.4124001 - 24018