DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITYHEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTEDIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT

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Dokuz Eylül UniversityAlsancak, 35140, Izmir,TurkeyPhone: +90 232 412 12 12 Fax: +90 232 464 81 35 +90 232 412 14 00 +90 232 412 14 03 http://www.deu.edu.tr

This diploma supplement (DS) follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international transparency and fair academic and professional recognition of the qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates, etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context and the status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reasons why. Supplement is only valid together with the actual diploma.

1. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF QUALIFICATION

1.1. Family name(s) :

1.2. Given name(s) :

1.3. Place and date of birth :

1.4. Student identification number :

2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION

2.1.

Name of the qualification and title conferred

Tıbbi Biyoloji ve Genetik, DoktoraMolecular Biology and Genetics, PhD

2.2.

Main field(s) of study for the qualification

Molecular Biology and Genetics

2.3.

Name and status of awarding institution

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Devlet UniversitesiDokuz Eylül University, State University

2.4.

Name and type of institution administering studiesSağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Health Sciences Institute, Dokuz Eylül University

2.5.

Language(s) of instruction/examination

Turkish

3. INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION

3.1.

Level of qualification

Doctorate (PhD) Degree

3.2.

Official length of programme

The official length of the programme is 3-6 years, 2 semesters per year and at least 14 weeks per semester. The working time for research thesis may be extended until 24 weeks per semester.

3.3.

Access requirements

The usual requirements for admission to the PhD programme are: University degree in medicine (MD) or a MSc degree in medical biology,

genetics or molecular biology. Minimum score of 50 from the Examination for Graduate Studies(LES) or 50

in graduate medical residency examination (TUS) or equivalent from Graduate Record Examination-GRE

Minimum score of 60 from the University foreign language exam (ÜDS) or 75 in the language exam of the School of Foreign Languages (DEU) or equivalent in TOEFL

Being successful at the evaluation of the Institute Supportive letters of reference, based on sound knowledge and skills of the

candidate Submission of a one-page statement of applicant’s research interests and

career goals

4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED

4.1.

Mode of study

Full-time

4.2.

Programme requirements

Requirements The PhD Degree is awarded to students who have,

successfully completed courses with minimum 51 credits (45 credits from compulsory courses and 10 from elective courses)

successfully pass an oral and a written qualification exam prepared and defended a thesis

AimThe aim of the programme is to prepare students for a research-oriented career in academic, public, or private sector

Objectives The objectives of this programme are:

to provide the candidates with a focused knowledge of molecular biology and genetics; a general knowledge of molecular biology, chemistry, genetics and cell biology, genetics of diseases; as well as a detailed knowledge in his or her area of research;

to familiarise the students with the research literature of molecular biology and genetics and to support their ability to keep abreast of developments

to train the candidates to demonstrate skills in the recognition of meaningful problems, cases, and questions for research in molecular biology and genetics;

to train them with contemporary teaching and learning methods such as problem-based learning, research-oriented learning, interactive , and other techniques

to provide in-depth formal and informal academic instruction and “hands-on” training in the area of molecular biology and genetics,

to provide the infrastructure and guidance to the candidates to acquire technical skills in laboratory manipulation;

to create proficiency in planning of research, analyzing and evaluating experimental data, application of appropriate statistical methods and to report the results in the scientific forma

4.3. Programme details and individual grades/marks obtained:

Code Course Name Course Category

Credit Grade ECTS Credit

First Four Semesters

Semester (1 and 3)

MBG 601

Advanced Molecular Genetics Required 3 6

MBG 607

Cell Culture Applications Required 3 6

MBG 609

Proteins and Cellular regulation Required 2 5

HSI 507 Basic Laboratory Principles and Methods I Required 4 8

HSI 509 The Cell Required 5 8

HSI 607 Planning, Carrying out and Evaluation of Experimental Research Projects

Required 4 8

MBG 697

Specialty Area Required - 6x2

MBG 699

Thesis Study Required -

Semester (2 and 4)

HSI 508 Basic Laboratory Principles and Methods II Required 3 8

HSI 602 Research Methods and Advanced Analysis Techniques in Health Sciences

Required 4 8

MBG 514

Molecular Genetics Required 3 9

MBG 522

Cytogenetic Required 4 8

MBG 602

Molecular Biology and Genetics of Cancer Required 3 3

MBG 614

Special Research II Required 2 4

MBG 622

Basic Medical Genetics Required 2 4

MBG 624

Methods in Molecular Biology Required 3 3

MBG 696

Seminar Required - 2

MBG 698

Specialty Area Required - 6x2

MBG 600

Thesis Study Required -

Elective Courses

MBG 605

Recent Advances in Bacterial Genetics Elective 2 2

MBG 611

Special Research I Elective 2 2

MBG 613

Population Genetics and Health Elective 3 3

BIO 611 Molecular Mechanisms of Intracellular Signal Transduction

Elective 3 5

MIC 605 Advanced Virology Elective 3 6

MIC 607 Advanced Immunology Elective 4 7

ONC 619

Anticancer Chemotherapy and Novel Treatment modalities

Elective 2 4

HSI 503 Medical Ethics Elective 3 6

HSI 601 Advanced Computer Science Elective 3 6

HSI 603 Experiment Animals and Advanced Application Methods

Elective 3 6

HSI 605 Planning and Evaluation in Education Elective --- 2

MBG 606

Ecology and Evolution Elective 3 3

MBG Molecular Cytogenetics and Clinical Applications Elective 3 3

616

BIO 610 Biochemistry of Extracellular Matrix Elective 2 4

HSI 604 Learnıng And Progress Elective - 2

Semester 5

MBG 697

Specialty Area Required - 6

MBG 699

Thesis Study Required 24

Semester 6

MBG 698

Specialty Area Required - 6

MBG 600

Thesis Study Required 24

Semester 7

MBG 697

Specialty Area Required - 6

MBG 699

Thesis Study Required 24

Semester 8

MBG 698

Specialty Area Required - 6

MBG 600

Thesis StudyRequired   24

Total Credits ..... (minimum requirement 240)

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA )

… out of 4.00

Title of The PhD Thesis

4.4Grading Scheme and Grade Distribution Guidance

For each course taken, the student is given one of the following grades by the course teacher. The letter grades, grade points, and percentage equivalents are given below:

PERCENTAGE COURSE GRADE COEFFİCİENT90-100 AA 4.0085-89 BA 3.5080-84 BB 3.0075-79 CB 2.5070-74 CC 2.0065-69 DC 1.5060-64 DD 1.0050-59 FD 0.50

49 and below FF 0.00

Other Grades: B: Successful, Y: Unsatisfactory, D: Not attend, E: Incomplete, M: Exempt

4.5 Overall classification of the award:

Students who earned a score of 3.75 out of 4.00 and had by no means received a disciplinary action are awarded a prize of “Honour”.In addition, the Health Sciences Institute awards the prizes of “1st”, “2nd”, and “3rd” among the graduates of the academic year, based on the CGPA (with a weight of 30%) and on the points gained from published papers, oral or poster presentations, and other scientific activities (70%).

5. INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION

5.1 Access to further studyThe holders of the qualification may apply to post graduate programmes.

5.2 Professional status conferredThe related doctorate degree provides the rights and privileges to practice the profession

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1.

Additional Information

Health Sciences Institute web site : http://web.deu.edu.tr/saglikbil: http://www.deu.edu.tr/saglikbil

6.2.

Further Information Sources

University web site : http://www.deu.edu.tr

The Council of Higher Education web site : http://www.yok.gov.tr

The Turkish ENIC-NARIC web site : http//www.enic-naric.net/members.asp?country=Turkey

7. CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT

7.1. Date :

7.2. Signature :

7.3.

General Director of Student Affairs Mustafa Aydın

7.4. Official stamp or seal

8. INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

The basic structure of the Turkish National Education system consists of mainly four steps as pre-school education, primary education, secondary education and higher education.

Pre-school education consists of non-compulsory programs for children from birth to the age of 72 months whereas primary education is a compulsory 8 year program for all the children beginning from the age of 6. The secondary education system can be classified as “General High Schools” and “Vocational and Technical High Schools” . General High Schools offer programs lasting at least three years and preparing students for higher education within the category of General High Schools; sub categories exit as General High Schools, Foreign Language High Schools, Anatolian High Schools , Science High School, Anatolian Fine Arts High Schools, Anatolian Teacher Preparation High Schools. Vocational and Technical High Schools offer three–year programs (vocational schools) or four –year programs(technical schools). They prepare students for employment in various occupations or for higher education . there are four main groups of high schools within this category as technical schools for boys, technical schools for girl commerce and tourism schools, and religious education schools.

Higher education is defined as all post-secondary programs with a duration of at least two years . The system consists of universities (state and foundation) and non-university institutions of higher education (police and military academies and colleges). Each university consists of faculties and four–year schools. Offering bachelor’s level programs. The latter with a vocational emphasis, and two year vocational schools offering pre-bachelor’s (associate’s) level programs of a strictly vocational nature. Anadolu University in Eskişehir offers two and four year programs through distance education. Lectures broadcast on television and contact hours are available.

The establishment of foundation universities is based on the Higher Education Law No:2547. They gain income through foundation, tuition fees, and donations. They may receive state assistance from the Ministry of Finance provided that they meet some requirements concerning their staff, admitted students, and scholarships provided to their students.

Admission to higher education is based on a nation-wide Student Selection Examination (ÖSS). The examination is held every year and is administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Candidates gain access to higher education institutions based on their composite scores consisting of the scores of the selection examination as well as their high school grade point averages.

Standing with 2002-2003 academic year, the graduate of vocational and technical high school have to opportunities to be placed in two year vocational schools with any entrance exams.

The graduates of these two years vocational schools, can continue their education in four year programs, based on the quotas available and their scores in vertical transfer examination.

Graduate–level programs consists of master’s and doctoral programs, coordinated by graduate schools. Master’s programs are specified as “with thesis” or “without thesis” programs. “With thesis” master programs consist of a specified course completion followed by a submission of a thesis whereas “without thesis” programs consist of completion of graduate courses and a term project. The duration of these programs is two years at least Access to doctoral programs requires a master degree. Doctoral programs have a duration of minimum four years which consists of completion of courses, passing doctoral qualifying examination, and preparing and defending a doctoral thesis. Medical speciality training programs equivalent to doctoral level programs are, carried out within the faculties of medicine and the training hospitals.

The Higher Education System is regulated by Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Being established in 1981, the Council regulates the institutions’ activities concerning research, governance, planning and organization. Two year vocational schools and departments are founded by the Council whereas universities and institutions are established by the law.