General Information

This program aims to teach the techniques of medical biology, molecular biology, molecular genetics and cytogenetics disciplines and to gain the necessary knowledge and skills for diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases. In this context, program gives the necessary knowledge and skills for making DNA isolation and current techniques based on PCR from all kinds of tissues. In addition, program allows the student to make cell and tissue culture to obtain and interpret chromosomes.

Length of Programme & Number of Credits

4 Year - 240 ECTS

Feature & Definition

Graduates of Medical Biology program should be able to know and explain the structure and functions of cells and organelles which constitute the basic structure of organisms, the functions of tissue and organ systems, the structure of genetic material, genetic diseases and genes that cause diseases, the structure of genes, the diseases that occur with the mutations in genes, the forms of inheritance, molecular and cytogenetic analysis and the numerical and structural anomalies of autosomal and sex chromosomes. Graduated students have the ability to manage all the processes from writing a scientific project to publication. Graduated students have the knowledge and ability to teach medical Biology and Genetics course contents in Medical Faculties.

Mode of Study

Full Time

Head of Department

Prof. Dr. DAVUT ALPTEKİN

ECTS / Course Catalog Coordinator

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PERÇİN PAZARCI

Erasmus Coordinator

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PERÇİN PAZARCI

Internship Coordinator

Prof. Dr. MEHMET BERTAN YILMAZ

Orientation Staff

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PERÇİN PAZARCI

Goals

The aim of the program is training experts who know their responsibilities and can undertake tasks to determine the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic diseases by using heredity models, to use new techniques in the development of new treatment methods, in this context, to identify and evaluate the disease and individual risk factors, to provide effective solutions to problems.

Objectives

Graduates of Medical Biology program should be able to know and explain the structure and functions of cells and organelles which constitute the basic structure of organisms, the functions of tissue and organ systems, the structure of genetic material, genetic diseases and genes that cause diseases, the structure of genes, the diseases that occur with the mutations in genes, the forms of inheritance, molecular and cytogenetic analysis and the numerical and structural anomalies of autosomal and sex chromosomes.

Specific Admission Requirements

In order to apply to this program, it is necessary to graduate from one of the graduate programs of Medical Biology or Medical Biology and Genetics. Medical faculty graduates can apply. In addition, it is necessary to take BA and above from the Basic medical biology (BIO - 501) and Basic medical genetics (BIO - 502) courses which are required during the graduate education of the department. If the candidate does not take these courses during his / her graduate education, he / she should take these courses and must achieve with BA and above grades. The candidate must have prepared / submitted the MSc thesis for publication before applying to the PhD program.

Qualification Awarded

PhD in Medical Biology

Level of Qualification

Doctorate

Qualification Requirements of Graduation

In order to graduate from this program, it is necessary to successfully complete all the courses in the program and have a GPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00.

Access to Further Studies

Students who successfully completed the program are awarded with a PhD degree.

Internship

Internship is not required for graduation from the program.

Applied Course

Bu programda uygulamalı ders bulunmamaktadır.

Work Placement

Work-based learning (internship) is not required for graduation from the program.

Double Major, Additional Major & Exchange Possibilities

Double Major / Minor / Associate Program Facilities are not available, but can be evaluated by the academic board of the department.

Employment Opportunities

Academic staff in universities or health industry personnel.