General Description
Department of Pathology of UU Institute of Health Sciences offers PhD training as part of the postgraduate program. The graduates are entitled "PhD of Pathology". During the PhD training the students are expected to define and diagnose diseases macroscopically and microscopically, inquire information about disease development, and to be able to give diagnosis independently. They are also required to have a multidimensional oversight about problems and collect multidisciplinary information. The students are expected to follow the developing biotechnology and apply biotechnological diagnostic methods. The students have to follow recent developments in pathology, to follow literature, to plan scientific projects in their field of interest and take part in the ongoing projects of the department. The students improve their literature review, seminar preparation and presentation skills by presenting a literature review and a seminar each semester.
The department offers the the third cycles of higher education in terms of ECTS credits (180-240 credits awarding a Doctoral degree). After the successful completion of the program and fulfillment of requirements, a doctoral degree in Pathology is awarded.
Third Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
To apply for a doctoral program;
- Candidates must hold a Master’s degree, or a degree in veterinary medicine.
- For health sciences, holders of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees must possess ALES with the minimum acceptable score on sciences determined by the Senate.
- Among foreign languages such as English, German, French, Italian, Russian and Arabic, and for foreign nationals, among languages such as English, German, and French, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in a language by satisfying one of the following exams; ÜDS, KPDS, TOEFL or equivalent approved by YÖK, and provide the minimum acceptable score as approved by the Senate. Recognition of any other foreign language qualifications is dependent on the Senate.
- For foreign nationals, admission requirement shall be any of the following; Turkish Proficiency Exam by TÖMER and corresponding ALES score, or scores in exams such as GRE or GMAT, accepted as internationally equivalent by YÖK.
- Candidates for Master’s and doctoral programs must possess a minimum score of 55 points in ALES; 50 language points in ÜDS/KPDS/UÜDS or equivalent for Master’s programs, and 55 language points in ÜDS/KPDS or equivalent for doctoral programs. For foreign nationals, a Document by TÖMER certifying the knowledge of Turkish (except for those studying in Turkey) is accepted equivalent to the score of the exams approved by YÖK as an equivalent language proficiency exam. Those who score below 60 points in overall performance are not admitted. In evaluation, the listed exams are responsible for the following percentages: TUS/ALES score 50%, Foreign Language 15%, GPA of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree 15%, interview 20%.
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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.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
For the PhD degree, the student has to pass all field and common compulsory courses by receiving at least 75/100 from each course. Institute compulsory courses are Biostatistics (7.5 ECTS), Development and Learning (no credits), and Planning and Assessing in Teaching (no credits). The students has to gain a total of 32.5 ECTS from the field compulsory courses Necropsy Principles, Sampling and Fixation Techniques; Material Sampling, Sectioning and Staining Techniques; Cell Development Disorders, Diseases and Pathology at Cellular Level; Inflammation, Healing and Repair; Pathology of Urinary System Diseases; Digestive System Pathology; Nature and Causes of Diseases: Host, Agent and Environment Interactions.
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Profile of The Programme
During the PhD training,students learn how to gain correct and fast information and how to apply this information to practice. In order to develop investigative character and hand skills, they are expected to take part in experimental studies of the department. Students get courses from other departments to have a wider scientific perspective and to have a multidimensional approach to topics. As a PhD graduate, the student is expected to carry superior skills regarding knowledge level, abilities, scientific understanding.
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Key Learning Outcomes & Classified & Comparative
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He/she learns theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodology sufficient enough to carry out a research individually. He/she designs an original research and realizes it independently.
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2.
He/she develops original ideas in his field by using basic information in his graduate/MSc level; he/she is capable of using and deepening/interrogating these ideas to develop original definitions/products/diagnostic methods. He/she reviews information (field observations, produced scientific knowledge) related to his/her field and makes comments for his/her aim.
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3.
He/she performs skilled laboratory, clinical, etc work by using the theoretical and practical information he/she has gained in the field and he/she carries the ability to solve field-related problems.
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4.
He/she has the ability to design and develop a scientific method for an advanced/newly defined/emerging problem in his/her field. When necessary he/she can plan an interdisciplinary research project to solve a known/newly defined problem in his/her field and create a research team, carry out the project and results it.
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He/she has theoretical knowledge about field related and transferrable skills (leadership, innovative character, career development, reaching information technologies, organization, formal communication). He/she can use and develop new and modern technologies related to the sector in his/her field systematically and critically.
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He/she knows the legislation in the field and field-related topics. He/she can use the knowledge he/she has to give information in order to define the problem and possible solutions in public and animal health related issues and if necessary to direct actions to change the legislation.
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He/she can do the critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of new ideas in his/her field or related fields.
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8.
He/she is aware of the benefits and responsibilities of the achieved degree and to carry out his/her profession accordingly. He/she conceptualizes field related cases; reviews scientific techniques and methods, evaluates the results; plans an analysis and method for solution; suggests solution or treatment alternatives according to the gained data.
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He/she attends field-related or non-related congresses, panels, symposiums, workshops, seminars, literature reviews, problem solving sessions; he/she shares his/her knowledge; keeps in contact with experts from other fields and contributes to the solution as part of the team.
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10.
He/she follows recent and updated information (knowledge, legislation, etc) related to his/her field, uses it and when necessary changes it. He/she accepts life-long learning as a principle and is aware that knowledge arising from research is the most important achievement.
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11.
He/she uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she gains, conceptual and practical skills; and skills for independent working and taking responsibility to develop new ideas and methods to create technological, social and cultural progress.
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12.
He/she has the skills to use established knowledge for advanced/newly defined/emerging problems in his/her field.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive - Practical |
- He/she learns theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodology sufficient enough to carry out a research individually. He/she designs an original research and realizes it independently.
- He/she has the skills to use established knowledge for advanced/newly defined/emerging problems in his/her field.
- He/she can do the critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of new ideas in his/her field or related fields.
- He/she has theoretical knowledge about field related and transferrable skills (leadership, innovative character, career development, reaching information technologies, organization, formal communication). He/she can use and develop new and modern technologies related to the sector in his/her field systematically and critically.
- He/she has the ability to design and develop a scientific method for an advanced/newly defined/emerging problem in his/her field. When necessary he/she can plan an interdisciplinary research project to solve a known/newly defined problem in his/her field and create a research team, carry out the project and results it.
- He/she performs skilled laboratory, clinical, etc work by using the theoretical and practical information he/she has gained in the field and he/she carries the ability to solve field-related problems.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical - Conceptual |
- He/she learns theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodology sufficient enough to carry out a research individually. He/she designs an original research and realizes it independently.
- He/she has theoretical knowledge about field related and transferrable skills (leadership, innovative character, career development, reaching information technologies, organization, formal communication). He/she can use and develop new and modern technologies related to the sector in his/her field systematically and critically.
- He/she develops original ideas in his field by using basic information in his graduate/MSc level; he/she is capable of using and deepening/interrogating these ideas to develop original definitions/products/diagnostic methods. He/she reviews information (field observations, produced scientific knowledge) related to his/her field and makes comments for his/her aim.
- He/she knows the legislation in the field and field-related topics. He/she can use the knowledge he/she has to give information in order to define the problem and possible solutions in public and animal health related issues and if necessary to direct actions to change the legislation.
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COMPETENCES |
Field Specific Competence |
- He/she follows recent and updated information (knowledge, legislation, etc) related to his/her field, uses it and when necessary changes it. He/she accepts life-long learning as a principle and is aware that knowledge arising from research is the most important achievement.
- He/she is aware of the benefits and responsibilities of the achieved degree and to carry out his/her profession accordingly. He/she conceptualizes field related cases; reviews scientific techniques and methods, evaluates the results; plans an analysis and method for solution; suggests solution or treatment alternatives according to the gained data.
- He/she develops original ideas in his field by using basic information in his graduate/MSc level; he/she is capable of using and deepening/interrogating these ideas to develop original definitions/products/diagnostic methods. He/she reviews information (field observations, produced scientific knowledge) related to his/her field and makes comments for his/her aim.
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COMPETENCES |
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility |
- He/she has the ability to design and develop a scientific method for an advanced/newly defined/emerging problem in his/her field. When necessary he/she can plan an interdisciplinary research project to solve a known/newly defined problem in his/her field and create a research team, carry out the project and results it.
- He/she is aware of the benefits and responsibilities of the achieved degree and to carry out his/her profession accordingly. He/she conceptualizes field related cases; reviews scientific techniques and methods, evaluates the results; plans an analysis and method for solution; suggests solution or treatment alternatives according to the gained data.
- He/she attends field-related or non-related congresses, panels, symposiums, workshops, seminars, literature reviews, problem solving sessions; he/she shares his/her knowledge; keeps in contact with experts from other fields and contributes to the solution as part of the team.
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COMPETENCES |
Communication and Social Competence |
- He/she knows the legislation in the field and field-related topics. He/she can use the knowledge he/she has to give information in order to define the problem and possible solutions in public and animal health related issues and if necessary to direct actions to change the legislation.
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Learning Competence |
- He/she uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she gains, conceptual and practical skills; and skills for independent working and taking responsibility to develop new ideas and methods to create technological, social and cultural progress.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Research institutes and universities, Animal diseases diagnostic centers, Biotechnology industry, Veterinary drugs and vaccine production industry, Private and official clinics, faculty animal clinics and hospitals diagnostic laboratories
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Access to Further Studies
The entrance into postgraduate doctoral studies is possible for candidates who have successfully earned a Bachelor’s degree, and can provide ALES with a passing grade and meet foreign language qualifications.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The exams of the courses can be done written, written-oral or applied. In order to take the tests of the postgraduate programs, the attendance of the courses is required to be at least 70% or 80%. The exams are evaluated by over 100 points awarded. To be successful, at master with thesis and master without thesis programs, it is required to get at least 70 points out of 100 points; at doctorate and proficiency in art programs it is required to get at least 75 points out of 100 points.
Within the frame of the principals mentioned above, to evaluate the points as letter grades; getting AA, BA, BB, CB and CC at master degree and scientific preparation programs, and AA,BA, BB and CB at doctorate programs are considered successful at the courses.
At postgraduate programs, a student failed at any course can take the exams at the end of the semester even if the course is not opened up the following semester. The student failed at this exam on the ground of absence or not carrying out the preconditions of the lesson repeats the lesson when it is opened up. If the lesson is subtracted or not opened up, an equivalent lesson to it is determined by the suggestion of the concerned head of department and by the decision of the board. Under these circumstances, the student is responsible of the equivalent lesson instead of the lesson that s/he needs to repeat.
The adjustment of the grades of the students who practice upon the national or international student Exchange programs like Erasmus and Farabi are executed by the decision of the board and the decision by the institution directory. These grades are recorded to the academic transcript.
The academic standing of the student is determined at the end of every semester on the term grade point averages and general grade point averages that is calculated on the coefficients given as the letter grades according to the concerned regulations.
Term grade point averages and general grade point averages are calculated by the grade point averages. Grade point average (GPA) is calculated by the division of the total credits to the total out of the multiplication of the course credits and letter grades´s equivalents. GPA is calculated as two digits after the comma.
Both term grade point average and general grade point average are determined by the grades of the courses from AA to FF.
All of the grades are recorded to the academic transcript.
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Graduation Requirements
Doctorate program is formed by at least eight courses providing that they are not less than 24 credits and more than 30 credits, one seminar at course and dissertation stage, proficiency test, thesis suggestion, thesis study, thesis exam and the publications stated at the regulation´s 44th article´s second subsection.
The thesis should have one of the following features: novelty to science, developing a new scientific method or applying a known method to a new branch. It should be published as the full text at an international index magazine. The name of the doctorate student may not be the first one. The publication of the candidate who is going to take the argument of the doctorate should be about the doctorate thesis or the branch s/he is doing doctorate.
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Prof. Dr. Gürsel SÖNMEZ Uludağ Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Patoloji Anabilim Dalı Görükle Kampüsü 16059 BURSA Tel: 0(224)2941303 E-mail:gursels@uludag.edu.tr
PhD Program at the Department of Pathology is given by four professors, one associate professor and one assistant professors.
Scientific research in Department of Pathology focuses on the diseases of mammalian and avian species. Samples from the field and experimental studies are investigated under in vivo and in vitro conditions. Histochemistry and immunohistochemistry are used for the investigation of both field and experimental samples. Cell culture laboratory is used mainly for in vitro studies and modelling of diseases. The Department also houses a necropsy hall and separate laboratories for histopathology, molecular pathology and immunohistochemistry, and cell culture.
1. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
SAB 6001 |
BIOSTATISTICS |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6001 |
NECROPSY PRINCIPLES, SAMPLING AND FIXATION TECHNIQUES |
Compulsory |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6003 |
MATERIAL SAMPLING, SECTIONING AND STAINING TECHNIQUES |
Compulsory |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6005 |
CELL DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS, DISEASES AND PATHOLOGY AT CELLULAR LEVEL |
Compulsory |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6007 |
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM PATHOLOGY |
Compulsory |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6191 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION I |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Click to choose optional courses.
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4 |
Total |
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30 |
2. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
SAB 6002 |
BIOSTATISTICS |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6002 |
INFLAMMATION, HEALING AND REPAIR |
Compulsory |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6004 |
PATHOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM DISEASES |
Compulsory |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6172 |
SEMINAR |
Compulsory |
0 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6192 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION II |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Click to choose optional courses.
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9 |
Total |
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30 |
3. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
VPT 6173 |
SEMINAR |
Compulsory |
0 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6183 |
PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE III |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6193 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
YET6177 |
PROFICIENCY EXAM |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
Total |
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30 |
4. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
VPT6184 |
PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE IV |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
VPT6194 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
25 |
Total |
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30 |
5. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
ENS 6121 |
DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6185 |
PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE V |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
VPT6195 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
20 |
Total |
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30 |
6. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
ENS6122 |
PLANNING AND EVALUATION IN EDUCATION |
Compulsory |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT N6186 |
PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE VI |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
VPT6196 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
20 |
Total |
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30 |
7. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
VPT 6187 |
PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE VII |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
VPT6197 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
25 |
Total |
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30 |
8. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
VPT 6188 |
PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE VIII |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
VPT6198 |
DISSERTATION SUPERVISION |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
25 |
Total |
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30 |
1. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
VPT 6009 |
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM PATHOLOGY |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6011 |
IMMUNOPATHOLOGY AND ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6013 |
PATHOLOGY OF EXOTIC ANIMAL DISEASES |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6015 |
NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6017 |
WRITING ARTICLES IN ENGLISH IN HEALTH SCIENCES |
Optional |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6181 |
PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE I |
Optional |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
2. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
VPT 6008 |
BLOOD CIRCULATION AND CIRCULATORY DISORDERS |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6012 |
HISTOPATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES AND REPORT WRITING |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6014 |
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PATHOLOGY |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6016 |
FEMALE/MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM PATHOLOGY, MASTITIS, METRITIS AND ABORTIONS |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6018 |
PATHOLOGY OF POULTRY DISEASES |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT 6020 |
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM PATHOLOGY |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
VPT6006 |
NATURE AND CAUSES OF DISEASES: HOST,AGENT AND ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS |
Optional |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
VPT6010 |
ETIOLOGY OF CARCINOGENESIS |
Optional |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
VPT 6182 |
PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE II |
Optional |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |