Microbiology (Master) (With Thesis) (Medicine)

General Description

Brief History

Microbiology graduate program at Uludağ University was first started on 30.10.1984 and was revised in 2019. Until today, four students have completed this program and received their master´s degree, and they continue their studies in Microbiology with sufficient equipment. Currently, nine students continue their education.

Qualification Awarded

Those who successfully complete the Medicine - Mycobiology Master´s program are awarded the "Master" (MSc) title in the field of Microbiology.

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle

Specific Admission Requirements

In order for a student to apply for a master´s program with thesis; a)To be a graduate of the Faculty of Science, dept of Biology, Faculty of Science Dept of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science dept of Chemistry, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Textile Engineering and Pharmacy. Undergraduate diploma grade point average is required to have at least 2.25 or an equivalent GPA in the 4-point system and ALES (at least 55) base score determined by the Senate in the type of numerical score for Health Sciences. b) He / she must have obtained a base score to be determined by the decision of the Board of Departments (if requested) from the international foreign language exam, which is recognized as equivalent to the central foreign language exams accepted by YÖK, or from the foreign language exam held by Bursa Uludağ University School of Foreign Languages. The Senate decides on the equivalence of other foreign language documents. c) Except for the programs in which education and training is conducted entirely in foreign language, foreign students accepted to other master´s, doctorate / arts proficiency programs are not less than C1 level of the Turkish exam conducted by ULUTÖMER or other state universities, recommended by the head of the institute department / department and by the Senate. they must be successful at the agreed level. Those who are not successful must attend a maximum 2 (two) year Turkish language course opened by ULUTÖMER or a center determined by the Senate and must be successful in the Turkish exam. Turkish proficiency certificate is not required for foreign applicants who have completed the Bachelor in Turkey. Foreign candidates can be admitted to the program if they receive a score of at least 55 (fifty-five) points from the YDS from one of the languages accepted by the Interuniversity Board, or the equivalent of this score from the international foreign language exam accepted by ÖSYM. Foreign nationals who have completed their undergraduate program in foreign countries must have a recognition certificate from YÖK. In order for a student to be evaluated in a master´s program with thesis; As the evaluation range, ALES score is 50%, Undergraduate Grade Point Average 20%, Interview grade 30%. Foreign student candidates have a 50% undergraduate GPA and 50% in the Interview grade. Candidates with a general grade of less than 65 points are considered unsuccessful.

Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning

The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

It is necessary to have a bachelor´s degree in order to apply for a Master´s degree in Microbiology. In order to obtain a master´s degree, students must successfully complete all of the common and compulsory courses and elective courses that must be taken in the program, and must get at least 70 out of 100 from each course. He/She must start his thesis as of the third semester. The student has to write the results obtained regarding the thesis in accordance with the thesis writing rules of the relevant institute and defend the thesis verbally in front of the thesis examination jury. The student whose thesis is decided to be corrected defends his thesis again in front of the same jury within six months at the latest.

Profile of The Programme

In the microbiology master´s program; It is aimed that the candidates will be trained in the field of microbiology at international standards, the graduates will have a general knowledge and understanding in the field of microbiology and have a microbiology perspective as well as experience in the application of scientific research methods used in the field of microbiology.

Key Learning Outcomes & Classified & Comparative

1. In order to understand the diagnosis and pathogenesis of infectious diseases, they should learn the basic issues related to the structures, physiopathology and genetics of microorganisms. He / she should be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve clinical problems and gain experimental and observational skills.
2. Gains the ability to critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field and to interpret them with new knowledge.
3. Gains research skills on microbiological applications in basic and clinical research
4. To gain the ability to be observer, questioner and researcher by understanding the importance of life-long and self-learning.
5. To gain experience in designing research projects in the field, conducting experimental studies, and interpreting data and information.
6. To gain the ability to use and develop the necessary methods and information for applications related to the field
7. To be compassionate, honest and reliable in human relations, to have the ability to communicate effectively with the work team.
8. To gain the ability to work in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork
9. To be able to follow current national and international developments

SKILLS

Cognitive - Practical

To gain the ability to use and develop the necessary methods and information for applications related to the field
Gains research skills on microbiological applications in basic and clinical research
In order to understand the diagnosis and pathogenesis of infectious diseases, they should learn the basic issues related to the structures, physiopathology and genetics of microorganisms. He / she should be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve clinical problems and gain experimental and observational skills.

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical - Conceptual

To gain the ability to use and develop the necessary methods and information for applications related to the field
In order to understand the diagnosis and pathogenesis of infectious diseases, they should learn the basic issues related to the structures, physiopathology and genetics of microorganisms. He / she should be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve clinical problems and gain experimental and observational skills.

COMPETENCES

Field Specific Competence

To gain experience in designing research projects in the field, conducting experimental studies, and interpreting data and information.
To be able to follow current national and international developments
To gain the ability to be observer, questioner and researcher by understanding the importance of life-long and self-learning.

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

To gain the ability to be observer, questioner and researcher by understanding the importance of life-long and self-learning.
To gain experience in designing research projects in the field, conducting experimental studies, and interpreting data and information.
Gains the ability to critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field and to interpret them with new knowledge.

COMPETENCES

Communication and Social Competence

To be compassionate, honest and reliable in human relations, to have the ability to communicate effectively with the work team.
To gain the ability to work in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork

Learning Competence

To gain experience in designing research projects in the field, conducting experimental studies, and interpreting data and information.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Graduates have job opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical research, diagnostic product sales companies, business areas that require sterilization control in the health sector. In addition, graduates who continue their doctorate have the opportunity to pursue their careers in universities as academics.

Access to Further Studies

Students who have successfully completed their master´s degree can apply for the appropriate doctoral program of various universities for them

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Exam of the courses; It can be done in written, written-oral or applied form. In order to take the exam from the courses taken in graduate programs; 70% attendance is required for theoretical courses and 80% for applied courses. Exams are evaluated with points given out of 100. In order to be successful, a minimum of 70 out of 100 in thesis and non-thesis master´s programs; In doctoral and arts proficiency programs, it is required to get at least 75 points out of 100. - In the evaluation of the scores obtained out of 100 within the framework of the above principles with letter grades; Grades AA, BA, BB, CB and CC in graduate and scientific preparation programs; In the doctoral program, a student who gets AA, BA, BB and CB grades is considered successful in that course. - In graduate programs; Students who fail the exam of any course can take the exams to be held at the end of the semester, even if that course is not offered in the following semester. The student who fails in this exam, fails due to absenteeism or does not fulfill the prerequisites of the relevant course repeats the course in the semester it is opened. If the course is not opened or has been removed from the program, an equivalent course is determined in place of that course with the recommendation of the head of the relevant department / department and the decision of the board of directors. In this case, the student becomes responsible for the equivalent course instead of the course he has to repeat after failing. - The adjustment of the grades of the courses taken by students who benefit from national or international exchange programs such as Erasmus and Farabi is made by the decision of the institute board of directors with the proposal of the head of the department / department. These grades are recorded on the transcript of the student. - At the end of each semester, the academic grade point average (YANO) and the general academic grade average (GANO) are determined by calculating the coefficients given in the table in article 22 of the relevant regulation. YANO is the weighted grade point average of the semester the student is enrolled. GANO is the weighted grade average calculated at the end of the semester by taking into account all the courses in the curriculum of the department / department in which the student is enrolled, starting from the graduate program. - Calculated with YANO and GANO weighted grade averages. The weighted grade point average is calculated by dividing the total credits obtained by multiplying the credits of the courses taken and the equivalent weight coefficients of the letter grades from the courses by the total credits. The weighted grade average is calculated as two digits after the comma. - Both YANO and GANO are determined by taking the grades (AA) to (FF) that the student takes from credit courses into the assessment. - All grades received by the student are recorded in the grade book.

Graduation Requirements

For students with a master´s degree, at least eight courses with a total of less than 24 credits and not more than 30 credits, one seminar each at the course and thesis stage, proficiency exam, thesis proposal, thesis study, thesis exam and the It consists of publications.

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Address and Contact Details

uludağ üniversitesi tıp fakültesi tıbbi mikrobiyoloji anabilim dalı 16059 Görükle bursa

Facilities

Seven faculty members work in our department and there is a suitable infrastructure for studies in basic microbiology and molecular microbiology.

Curriculum

1. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
SAB 5001	BIOSTATISTICS	Compulsory	2	2	0	5
TMK5001	DIAGNOSTIC METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY-I	Compulsory	2	2	0	5
TMK5003	BASIC MICROBIOLGY	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TMK5019	PUBLICATION ETHICS	Compulsory	2	0	0	1
TMK5191	THESIS CONSULTING I	Compulsory	0	1	0	1
	Click to choose optional courses.					13
Total						30

2. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
SAB 5002	BIOSTATISTICS	Compulsory	2	2	0	5
TMK5002	DIAGNOSTIC METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY-I	Compulsory	1	4	0	5
TMK5004	MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TMK5172	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	2	0	5
TMK5192	THESIS CONSULTING II	Compulsory	0	1	0	1
	Click to choose optional courses.					9
Total						30

3. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TMK5183	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS III	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TMK5193	THESIS CONSULTING III	Compulsory	0	1	0	25
Total						30

4. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TMK5184	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS IV	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TMK5194	THESIS CONSULTANTS IV	Compulsory	0	1	0	25
Total						30

1. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TMK5005	CHROMOSOME STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN PROKARYOTIC AND EUKARYOTIC MICROORGANISMS	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5007	ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5009	BACTERIAL GENETICS	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5011	ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5013	MYCOBACTERIA	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5015	MEDICAL MYCOLOGY	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5017	BASIC MYCOLOGY AND DISEASES	Optional	4	0	0	5
TMK5181	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MA THESIS I	Optional	4	0	0	5

2. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TMK5006	MEDICAL VIROLOGY	Optional	2	0	0	4
TMK5008	MEDICALLY BACTERIOLOGY	Optional	2	0	0	4
TMK5010	MEDICALLY PARASITOLOGY	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5012	HOSPITAL INFECTIONS	Optional	1	2	0	2
TMK5014	DIAGNOSTIC METHODS IN VIROLOGY AND CELL CULTURE	Optional	1	2	0	2
TMK5016	MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5018	ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS AND SENSITIVITY TESTS	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5020	ADVANCED METHODS IN MYCOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS	Optional	2	2	0	5
TMK5182	ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS II	Optional	4	0	0	5