Department of Medical Biology was established in 1981 with the aim of teaching and conducting research on the intersecting subjects of life sciences and human health. The main area of research is genomics utilizing techniques of molecular cell biology and molecular genetics. The Department is situated in the Rectorate Building Block A and the infrastructure consists of cell culture laboratories, molecular biology and genetics laboratories, a genetic testing laboratory and a biological sample (DNA/Cell) Bank. The Department has 6 professors, 2 associate professors, 1 assistant professor and 5 research assistants.
The medium of Master of Science and Doctorate education programmes is Turkish. The Master of Science programme requires a minimum of two years of study. 120 ECTS credits (1 ECTS: 30 hours of work load) are required for graduation. During the first year, the required 21 credits (60 ECTS credits) are collected through must and elective courses in two semesters. The second year is devoted to thesis work (60 ECTS credits). To fullfill the doctorate degree, 240 ECTS credits (1 ECTS: 30 hours of work load) are required. A minimum of 24 credits (120 ECTS credits) are collected in four semesters that is followed by a proficiency exam. Successful candidates submit a thesis proposal and initiate their experimental work. Students are also introduced to various laboratory studies and techniques during their theoretical courses to improve their practical proficiency. Students are expected to participate in weekly journal clubs and lab meetings where the results of Department?s research projects are discussed. Invited lecturers? seminars and student seminars are also held periodically.
In the context of genomic sciences, the Department conducts research in identification of disease genes and the molecular fundamentals of genetic diseases by using ?omics? technologies and various in vitro and in vivo models. These are the most distinguishing properties of the program.
Master's Degree
QF-EHEA: 2
EQF-LLL: 7
To meet the application requirements of Hacettepe University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations and Institute of Health Sciences.
The education period is two years (4 semesters). Students are required to be successful in must/elective courses and seminar course during the first year. In the second year, they have to proceed with their thesis work and be successful in the thesis defence exam. 21 credits (120 ECTS credits) are required for graduation (Hacettepe University Regulations on Graduate Education and Examination*).
For acceptance of national or international students; previous courses, their contents, credits and equivalence to H.U. Medical Biology PhD programme must be evaluated and confirmed by the academic board (Hacettepe University Regulations on Graduate Education and Examination*).
To educate students theoretically and in laboratory techniques within the concept of cell biology, molecular biology and molecular genetics.
Learning Objectives:
Faculty Members of the Department :
Prof. Çetin KOCAEFE
Prof. Serap DÖKMECİ
Prof. Hayat YURTER
Prof. Pervin DİNÇER
 Prof. Didem DAYANGAÇ-ERDEN
Prof. Banu PEYNÄ°RCÄ°OÄžLU
Assist. Prof. Burcu HAYTA
Assist. Prof. Gamze BORA
Medical Biology, MSc graduates genarally continue their doctorate (PhD) education in national or international programmes, pursue their academic career and work in academic positions. Additionally they can work in public and private institutions as an expert, adviser or manager.
QF-EHEA: 3
EQF-LLL: 8
`Principles of Basic Laboratory Techniques?, `Laboratory Biosafety?, `Laboratory Techniques in Medical Biology?, `Seminar? and `Special Subject (Thesis)? lectures in Medical Biology MSc Programme are must courses and compose 75% of the total 120 ECTS credits that are required for graduation. In addition, elective courses (technique and non-technique) compose 25% of the total 120 ECTS credits that is required for the graduation. They can be selected from other programmes within or outside the Institution. Prerequisites of Medical Biology MSc programme (student quota, required courses and ECTS credit etc.) are given in E.1.Course Information section.
Examination regulations and grading for each course is given in `Assesment Methods? part of the Course Plan. The related rules of `Hacettepe University Regulations on Graduate Education and Examination*? will be applied.
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Students should complete must/elective courses in the first year, complete and defence a thesis project succesfully in the second year. Students need to complete 24 credits (120 ECTS credits) for graduation (Hacettepe University Regulations on Graduate Education and Examination*).
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1. Full Time Education
Prof. Çetin KOCAEFE (Head, Department of Medical Biology)
Telephone: +90 312 305 2541
Fax: +90 312 309 6060
E-mail address: kocaefe@hacettepe.edu.tr