Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The Department of (Medical) Biochemistry was founded in 1982 with the approval of High Council of Education (YOK) under the umbrella of the Medical School. The academic faculty of the department is composed of faculty members competent in different areas of biochemistry/medical biochemistry.The PhD programme of Medical Biochemistry has been started in the 1985-1986 academic year. The duration of training is totally four years. The language of programme is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Biochemistry, 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 department of (Medical) Biochemsitry started graduate training in the academic year 1985-1986. The objectives of this programme are to educate individuals having an advanced maitrise of basic and up-dated theoretical and laboratory information in basic biochemistry, medical biochemsitry and closely related fields, to train students in basic laboratory skills as well as those skills necessary for performing independent research: to train them in advanced data searching, project writing, project management, international scientific communication, and writing of scientific articles.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Has an understanding of the basic theoretical information on biochemistry or the basic theoretical information which would help understand biochemistry. Basic and medical biochemistry, Metabolism, Advanced enzymology and clinical enzymology, Molecular mechanisms,Molecular cell Biology, Basic principles in clinical chemistry,Biochemical mechanisms in disease,Basic biostatistics,Theories of learning and methods in teaching
2	Has an understanding of the basic theoretical knowledge in other areas, in line with interest, Medical terminology,Structure and function of the human body, Cellular/Molecular Immunology, Human molecular genetics, Pharmacology, Anatomic pathology, Histology,Bioinformatics, ,Systems Biology, ,Basic Oncology, Neurosciences,Protein biochemistry and molecular modelling
3	Has an understanding of the basic and advanced laboratory information used in the field of biochemistry Principles of basic and advanced laboratory instruments and methods,Principles of basic molecular biology methods ,Clinical chemistry methods, Application methods and principles of laboratory animal use in research, In vitro laboratory methods
4	Has theoretical understanding of laboratory methods and principles in line with area of research interest .Advanced spectrophotometric techniques, Advanced electrophoretic techniques, Advanced chromatographic techniques, Advanced radioactive techniques, Advanced immunological techniques, Advanced visualization techniques,Cell culture techniques, Omics
5	Analysis: Critically analyze complex body of information in the development phase
6	Synthesis: Find new approaches to complex problems, develop new methods and models
7	Evaluation: Evaluate independently a research project, and with a critical approach, develop an alternative solution
8	Data-base searching and management, Classify critically the data related with field of interest, Evaluate evidence-based applications, Use the information retrieved at the expert level, Possess the expertise in information technology,Use effectively End-Note and related programmes
9	Possess expertise in research methodology at the independent level, Discuss scientific articles,Ask scientific questions, Form a hypothesis, Plan an experiment,Carry-out an experiment, Analyse and manage data -use the SPSS programme, Interpret data, Write a research project ,Solve problems encountered in research using a strategic decision process and establish effective communication, Develop ideas in translational research,Understand scientific research ethics and legal obligations in research
10	Communication. Effectively present scientific subjects and research data both to academic and non-academic audience,Possess written, oral, and electronic communication skills in both native and foreign language,Write an article in the native /foreign language independently,Make presentations in international platforms,Transfer the information acquired-contribute to education,Take leadership responsibility in a group: effectively plan, carry- out and delegate responsibilities,Resolve conflicts in a group using effective negociation techniques,
11	Evaluation.Evaluate performance of his/her own and others objectively and give effective feedback
12	Skills in Laboratory Techniques, Basic and advanced laboratory techniques,,Electrophoresis, Molecular Biology techniques, Clinical Chemistry techniques,,Cell culture techniques,Laboratory animal models , Skills related to the field of interest and to the thesis (HPLC, mass spectrometry,etc.)
13	Basic teaching skills ,Contribute to the theoretical teaching practice , Independent coaching in the practical component of teaching, Contribute to organised courses and scientific events

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
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
G	1	SBE 6025	QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	2	SBE 6027	HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	3	FAR 6060	EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	4	SBE 6073	BIOSTATISTICS	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	5	ERS 6023	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I	ELECTIVE	1	4	0	9
G	6	BİO 6068	EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX AND DYNAMICS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	7	BİO 6066	METABOLISM II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
G	8	BİO 6064	BIOCHEMICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	9	BİO 6062	BASIC CHEMISTRY	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	10	BİO 6300	RESEARCH SUBJECTS FOR THESIS II	REQUIRED	3	0	0	10
G	11	BİO 6200	RESEARCH SUBJECTS FOR THESIS I	REQUIRED	3	0	0	8
G	12	ERS 6009	EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX AND DYNAMICS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	10
G	13	SBE 6074	RISKS AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	14	BİO 5025	RESEARCH METHODS OF CELLULAR MOLECULAR MECHANISMS	ELECTIVE	2	4	0	12
G	15	SBE 6078	ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES II	REQUIRED	1	0	0	3
G	16	SBE 6061	RECORDING AND PRESENTING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DATA	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	17	BİO 6067	MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
G	18	SBE 6075	GENDER EQUALITY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	19	BİO 6059	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I	ELECTIVE	1	4	0	9
G	20	SBE 6076	EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND ADVANCED APPLICATION METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	21	SBE 6071	PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
G	22	SBE 6068	COMPUTER APPLIED STATISTICS	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	23	SBE 6064	PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	24	SBE 6054	DATA-BASE SEARCHING IN HEALTH SCIENCES AND EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	25	BYF 6067	IMAGING TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	26	FAR 6061	PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	27	BİO 6069	NEUROCHEMISTRY	ELECTIVE	4	2	0	9
B	28	BİO 6061	ELECTROPHORESIS TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	29	SBE 6072	EPIDEMIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	30	BİO 6065	METABOLISM I	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	31	BİO 6199	THESIS STUDY	THESIS	0	0	0	150
B	32	TBG 6095	CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	2	4	0	12
B	33	BİO 6060	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	34	BİO 6400	SEMINAR	SEMINAR	0	3	0	3
B	35	ERS 6008	ENZYMOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	10
B	36	BİO 6098	SPECIALITY AREA	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	12
B	37	SBE 6070	MEDICAL EDUCATION: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	38	SBE 6069	RESEARCH METHODS AND ADVANCED ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN HEALTH SCIENCES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
B	39	TBG 6101	MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES II	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	40	SBE 6066	DEVELOPMENT OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	41	SBE 6065	BIOMEDICAL MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
B	42	TBG 6100	MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY TECHIQUES I	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
B	43	SBE 6062	HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH RESEARCH ARTICLES	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	44	SBE 6058	CREATIVITY, DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	3
B	45	SBE 6077	METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9
B	46	BİO 6063	ENZYMOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The students are assessed with two mid-term and a final examination, in addition to a dissertation and a project. A minimum of 75/100 points are required for success. The thesis is assessed by a jury composed of faculty within and outside the university with regards to originality and scientific impact.

Graduation Requirements

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

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof.Dr. Canan Çoker
e-mail: canan.coker@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.412 4400

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