Qualification Awarded

Students who successfully complete the Master's program of the Department of Medical Biology are awarded a Master's degree in Medical Biology.

Specific Admission Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Medicine / Dentistry / Pharmacy / Veterinary faculties, and biology, molecular biology & genetics from the Faculty of Science or Sciences, or bioengineering from the Faculty of Engineering. The undergraduate graduation score must be at least 2.00. The ALES numerical score must be at least 55.

Qualification Requirements

The master's program with a thesis consists of at least seven courses, a seminar course, and a thesis study, provided that it is not less than 21 credits. Seminar courses and thesis work are non-credit and considered successful or unsuccessful. Provided that an academic year is not less than 60 ECTS credits, a master's program with a thesis is completed by taking at least 120 ECTS credits, including at least seven courses, seminars, and thesis studies. In addition, students must take at least one course during the course phase, including scientific research techniques and research and publication ethics.

Recognition of Prior Learning

With the opinion of the Board of Medical Biology Department and the approval of the Institute Board of Directors, the eligibility status is determined.

History

Our department has started accepting students in the 2020-2021 fall semester.

Profile of the Programme

The aim of the Master's program with Medical Biology Thesis is that the Department of Medical Biology is also working on the research of molecular mechanisms of genetic diseases, especially Cell Biology. It trains qualified researchers with sufficient knowledge in these fields. The master's field of medical biology trains scientists in line with its education programs and gains the ability to use advanced biology and molecular biology laboratories. The Department of Medical Biology strives to be innovative in its field by constantly renewing a learning and research activities for all students, employees and parties in the light of contemporary scientific developments in line with the goals of our university. In this context, it aims to equip the students who graduated from the program with certain qualifications and to make them active people who have individual initiatives and make decisions.

Program Outcomes

1-	To have detailed, up-to-date and advanced knowledge in the fields of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences

2-	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the fields of Basic Medical sciences in project writing, experimental steps, article writing and scientific presentations.

3-	Gaining the ability to use advanced biology and molecular biology laboratory techniques

4-	To learn the field of using omics technologies in Basic Medical Sciences, to be able to process and analyze this data by producing big data using these techniques.

5-	To carry out studies on the molecular mechanisms of genetic diseases, especially Cell Biology.

6-	Planning and managing activities for the professional development of employees under its responsibility.

7-	To be able to examine concepts and thoughts in the field of basic medical sciences with scientific methods, to interpret and evaluate data, to identify and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on evidence and research.

8-	To have social, scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application stages of data related to the research field, as well as to teach and supervise these values.

9-	To be able to monitor up-to-date information in the field using a foreign language and to communicate with colleagues.

10-	To use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the level required by the field.

11-	To have sufficient equipment in quality management processes, environmental protection and occupational safety, which values the universality of science, has gained the awareness of making and sharing open science.

12-	To have gained lifelong learning skills and to follow the most professional developments.

13-	To fulfill its humanitarian, social and cultural responsibilities arising from the scientific knowledge and titles it has acquired.

Exam Regulations & Assesment & Grading

Evaluations in the Medical Biology master's program are made with a midterm and final exam. Success grade is calculated by taking 40% of the midterm exam and 60% of the final exam. In addition, make-up exams and make-up exams are administered when necessary. Exams can be given in the form of a written exam, homework or presentation.

Graduation Requirements

The master's program with thesis consists of at least seven courses, a seminar course and thesis, with a total of not less than 21 credits. The seminar course and thesis work are non-credit and are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. One can graduate from a master's program with thesis by completing a total of at least 120 ECTS credits, of which at least seven courses, seminars and thesis work, provided that it is not less than 60 ECTS credits in an academic year. In addition, students are required to take at least student course that includes scientific research techniques and research and publication ethics.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Our graduates will have employment opportunities in public institutions and organizations, in many hospitals, laboratories and private sectors related to health.

Access to Further Studies

Graduating students can apply to the medical biology doctorate program

Mode of Study

Medical Biology Master's Program

Programme Director

Prof.Dr. Tuba EDGÜNLÜ

ECTS Coordinator

Prof.Dr. Tuba EDGÜNLÜ

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Evaluation Questionnaires

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix