1. General Information
Medical genetics is the specialty of medicine that involves the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders and genetics-based diseases. The Medical Genetics Department was founded in 1982 under the Department of Medical Biology. The Medical Genetics under the Medical Biology Department was closed down by the YOK decision in 2002, all academic members and along with the present laboratories were transferred into the new Medical Genetics Department. Since then, the department offers MSc and PhD educations extensively.
The researches related with prenatal/postnatal cytogenetics, molecular genetics, cancer genetics and neurogenetics have been performed in the department. Array technology in detection of genomic copy aberrations in congenital malformations and different genetic-based diseases have been used by researchers. The postgraduate students have independent study possibilities in the department and they take responsibilities in diagnostic studies.
2. Qualification
Master and doctorate diplomas are given to students who successfully completed PhD and master education in Medical Genetics Department.
3. Level of Qualification
Master Degree (2nd Level) and PhD (3rd Level)
4. Admission and Enrollment Terms
Application should include the following:
- Scores from a foreign language test: ÜDS or TOEFL or IELTS.
- Scores from Academic Staff and Graduate Study Education Exam (ALES)
- For applying to the Master Degree in Medical Genetics, Bachelor’s degree in Biology / Molecular Biology and Genetics Departments of the Faculties of Sciences and Arts is required.
- For applying to PhD program Master Degree in Medical Genetics or M.D. degree is required.
5. Ecognition of Former Education
• To complete Biology /Molecular Biology and Genetics /Genetics Departments of the Faculties of Sciences and Arts is the first requirement.
• Students with insufficient background in Medical Genetics, course requirement may be modified and are encouraged to take the scientific background course during their first year.
• Students who are currently enrolled in a PhD Degree Program in Medical Genetics at another institution may transfer to the PhD Program at ESOGU. The admission committee thoroughly evaluates all aspects of each application, including performance in previous graduate program. There is no single deciding factor in determining admission and all interested students are encouraged to apply.
6. Competency Requirements and Terms
All graduate students must follow the rules and regulations of the Health Science Institute as outlined in the Standards and Degree Requirements section of the guidelines of Eskişehir Osmangazi University.
Master Degree requires 21 total credits of course work, a seminar course and a thesis. All courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher. In the first year, students will participate in the core curriculum as well as have the opportunity to select elective courses focused on area-specific interests. At end of the first year, students select a degree advisor and begin their thesis research. The master program anticipates completion of formal studies in two years.
PhD Degree requires 24 total credits of course work, and a thesis. The students should also complete each section studies during their rotations in the Department. All courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher. The Medical Genetics program anticipates completion of formal course studies in the first two years. For advancement to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree in Medical Genetics, it is normally necessary for the student to fulfill the following requirements: (1) pass language examination; (2) pass qualifying exams in general Medical Genetics and (3) submit and defend an original research proposal.
7. Objectives of the Program
The primary objective of the Medical Genetics Program is to prepare researchers with diverse backgrounds for independent research careers in the concepts and methods of medical genetics.
8. Program Competencies (Learning Outcomes)
The ability to
- Offering solutions and solving problems related with medical genetics and consideration of results
- Taking responsibility related with diagnostic test and evaluation of results.
- Carrying out the medical genetics related studies independently or associated with a team, writing scientific articles and presentation of the results in different scientific meetings
- Performing scientific evaluations in priority issues of Medical genetics area.
- Bringing medical genetics related areas together in problem solving.
9. Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Students graduated from our programs with the Ph.D. or M.D/Ph.D. degree go on to careers in research and teaching in national/international universities.
Students graduated from our programs with the Ph.D. or M.D/Ph.D. can find possibilities in State/private genetics diagnostic centers.
10. Access to Further Studies
Graduates who successfully completed the Master's Degree may apply to doctorate (third cycle) program in Medical Genetics.
11. Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students have to take a mid-term and a final examination and/or complete a project for course evaluation. To pass any course, student must receive at least 70 out of 100.
12. Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements are explained in “Qualification Requirements and Regulations” section.
13. Manner of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Full-Time and active participation in laboratory based studies.
14. Address and Contact Details (Head of Department/Program andDeputies )
Eskişehir Osmangazi University
Medical Faculty
Department of Medical Genetics
26480 Meşelik/ESKİŞEHİR.
Tel: 222-2393771 Fax: 222-2392986
15. Department/Program Facilities
Students can find national/international interactions in the department for their education.
Students can take courses from different disciplines according to their. Students have abilities to gain background information in cancer genetics, various genetic disorders, neurogenetics, epigenetics and disease relations.
Students can find possibilities to learn and use all cytogenetic/molecular genetic techniques (DNA, RNA analysis, array technology, methylation analysis) used in medical genetics.
16. Academic Staff
Prof. Dr. Sevilhan ARTAN
Ass.Prof.Dr. Muhsin ÖZDEMİR
Ass.Prof.Dr. Beyhan DURAK ARAS
Ass.Prof.Dr. Oğuz ÇİLİNGİR
Uzm.Dr. Neslihan
Asst. Evren
Ass.Ebru