Veterinary Anatomy

General Description

Brief History

UU Institute of Health Sciences, Anatomy Department offers doctoral education as a graduate program. Students successfully completing the courses get Ph.D. degree in Anatomy. During the courses, in addition to learning basics of anatomy, students should follow the new trends in anatomy, should be aware of the new literature, should plan scientific projects and participate in research going on in the department. Students also present a seminar each semester, during which they gain the knowledge and skill on literature search and preparation and presentation of a seminar.
Students learn how to reach the most correct information by the least time consumption and use this skill practically during the courses. Students are encouraged to take responsibility in dissection studies to improve their research interests and hand skills. They take lectures from other departments in an aim to widen their scientific vision and to get the ability to evaluate subjects from different points of view.
A student who has completed this difficult doctoral program at the Department of Anatomy should have acquired superior features regarding information, skill and scientific vision.
Five PhD students have educated in Department of Anatomy so far.

Qualification Awarded

The department offers the third cycle 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 Anatomy is awarded.

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle

Specific Admission Requirements

To apply for a doctoral program; - Candidates must hold a Master´s degree, or a degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or, for those with degrees in pharmacy and faculty of arts and sciences, an expert certificate in a department of laboratory as approved by Ministry of Health. A direct admission to the doctoral program with a Bachelor´s degree depends on specific requirements of the doctoral program. - 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. - Those holding a degree in medicine must possess either an ALES score on sciences or TUS when applying for a doctoral program in basic medical sciences. Candidates must score at least 50 points in medical sciences when applying to the program with TUS. Those who have completed specialization are not required to possess ALES or TUS when applying for a doctoral program. - 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 applying for doctoral programs with TUS are required to possess a minimum score of 50 points in related field. 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%.

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

In order to achieve the degree of PhD, students in the program must take and successfully complete all required Must Courses and Professional Must Courses. And students must get at least 75 points out of 100 in each course. Students are required to take Biostatistics (5 ECTS),Development and Learning (5 ECTS) and Planning and Evaluation in Education(5 ECTS) as Institute Must Take Courses with Professional Must Courses (Totally 42,5 ECTS); Anatomy of Locomotory System, Anatomy of Digestive System, Anatomy of Respiratory System, Anatomy of Urinary and Genital Organs, Anatomy of Circulatory, Lymphatic and Endocrine System, Anatomy of Nervous System.

Profile of The Programme

The mission of the Anatomy PHD programme is to bring up graduates who have gained experience about experimental research and techniques and have acquired the skill and knowledge to participate in up-to-date discussions, and to bring up scientists who have learned anatomy so as to contribute to scientific developments in our country and in the world, who have gained the ability to put depth and diversity to experimental approaches and who have acquired an academic personality.

Key Learning Outcomes & Classified & Comparative

1. Has deep field knowledge and interdisciplinary knowledge, on the base of the acquisition at the licence and/or expertise level.
2. Develops original ideas about topics needed for his field using the basic information on licence and/or expertise level, has the information to deepen/ question these ideas and develop original definitions/ products/ diagnose methods etc.
3. Has theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodological methods sufficient for executing an independent research.
4. Has the skill to develop a scientific method for a newly defined/ newly composed problem on a higher level.
5. Has the skill to use pre-developed scientific methods on higher level, for a newly defined/ newly composed problem.
6. Plans an original research and implements it independently.
7. Does critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of the new ideas the field is in relation to
8. Has the conscience of administering his profession being aware of the responsibilities and the authorization that the completed programme provides.
9. Shares information about his own education field by attending organizations like conferences, panels, symposiums,workshops, article debating hours etc. and forms relations with experts in other diciplines and contributes to finding solutions by taking part in teams.
10. Develops new ideas and methods which may contribute to information or which may help progress in technological, social and cultural development, by using the theoretical and practical information and skills obtained during education and the ability to work individually and take responsibility.
11. Collects all the information about his field (field observations, produced scientific information etc.) and interprets by purpose inclined criticism
12. Makes learning throughout life his priority and knows that research based information is the best acquisition.

SKILLS

Cognitive - Practical

Plans an original research and implements it independently.
Develops original ideas about topics needed for his field using the basic information on licence and/or expertise level, has the information to deepen/ question these ideas and develop original definitions/ products/ diagnose methods etc.
Has theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodological methods sufficient for executing an independent research.
Has the conscience of administering his profession being aware of the responsibilities and the authorization that the completed programme provides.
Makes learning throughout life his priority and knows that research based information is the best acquisition.

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical - Conceptual

Develops original ideas about topics needed for his field using the basic information on licence and/or expertise level, has the information to deepen/ question these ideas and develop original definitions/ products/ diagnose methods etc.
Plans an original research and implements it independently.
Has theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodological methods sufficient for executing an independent research.
Has the conscience of administering his profession being aware of the responsibilities and the authorization that the completed programme provides.
Makes learning throughout life his priority and knows that research based information is the best acquisition.

COMPETENCES

Field Specific Competence

Has the skill to develop a scientific method for a newly defined/ newly composed problem on a higher level.
Has the skill to use pre-developed scientific methods on higher level, for a newly defined/ newly composed problem.
Develops original ideas about topics needed for his field using the basic information on licence and/or expertise level, has the information to deepen/ question these ideas and develop original definitions/ products/ diagnose methods etc.
Plans an original research and implements it independently.
Collects all the information about his field (field observations, produced scientific information etc.) and interprets by purpose inclined criticism
Develops new ideas and methods which may contribute to information or which may help progress in technological, social and cultural development, by using the theoretical and practical information and skills obtained during education and the ability to work individually and take responsibility.
Shares information about his own education field by attending organizations like conferences, panels, symposiums,workshops, article debating hours etc. and forms relations with experts in other diciplines and contributes to finding solutions by taking part in teams.
Has theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodological methods sufficient for executing an independent research.
Has the conscience of administering his profession being aware of the responsibilities and the authorization that the completed programme provides.
Makes learning throughout life his priority and knows that research based information is the best acquisition.

COMPETENCES

Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Has theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodological methods sufficient for executing an independent research.
Has the conscience of administering his profession being aware of the responsibilities and the authorization that the completed programme provides.
Makes learning throughout life his priority and knows that research based information is the best acquisition.
Does critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of the new ideas the field is in relation to
Shares information about his own education field by attending organizations like conferences, panels, symposiums,workshops, article debating hours etc. and forms relations with experts in other diciplines and contributes to finding solutions by taking part in teams.
Has the skill to use pre-developed scientific methods on higher level, for a newly defined/ newly composed problem.
Collects all the information about his field (field observations, produced scientific information etc.) and interprets by purpose inclined criticism
Plans an original research and implements it independently.
Develops new ideas and methods which may contribute to information or which may help progress in technological, social and cultural development, by using the theoretical and practical information and skills obtained during education and the ability to work individually and take responsibility.
Has the skill to develop a scientific method for a newly defined/ newly composed problem on a higher level.

COMPETENCES

Communication and Social Competence

Develops original ideas about topics needed for his field using the basic information on licence and/or expertise level, has the information to deepen/ question these ideas and develop original definitions/ products/ diagnose methods etc.
Does critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of the new ideas the field is in relation to
Develops new ideas and methods which may contribute to information or which may help progress in technological, social and cultural development, by using the theoretical and practical information and skills obtained during education and the ability to work individually and take responsibility.
Collects all the information about his field (field observations, produced scientific information etc.) and interprets by purpose inclined criticism
Plans an original research and implements it independently.
Has the skill to develop a scientific method for a newly defined/ newly composed problem on a higher level.
Has the skill to use pre-developed scientific methods on higher level, for a newly defined/ newly composed problem.
Has the conscience of administering his profession being aware of the responsibilities and the authorization that the completed programme provides.
Has theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodological methods sufficient for executing an independent research.
Has deep field knowledge and interdisciplinary knowledge, on the base of the acquisition at the licence and/or expertise level.
Shares information about his own education field by attending organizations like conferences, panels, symposiums,workshops, article debating hours etc. and forms relations with experts in other diciplines and contributes to finding solutions by taking part in teams.
Makes learning throughout life his priority and knows that research based information is the best acquisition.

COMPETENCES

Learning Competence

Develops original ideas about topics needed for his field using the basic information on licence and/or expertise level, has the information to deepen/ question these ideas and develop original definitions/ products/ diagnose methods etc.
Develops new ideas and methods which may contribute to information or which may help progress in technological, social and cultural development, by using the theoretical and practical information and skills obtained during education and the ability to work individually and take responsibility.
Collects all the information about his field (field observations, produced scientific information etc.) and interprets by purpose inclined criticism
Has theoretical and practical information about scientific research and methodological methods sufficient for executing an independent research.
Has deep field knowledge and interdisciplinary knowledge, on the base of the acquisition at the licence and/or expertise level.
Makes learning throughout life his priority and knows that research based information is the best acquisition.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Research Institutes, Universities, Public institutions

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.

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 100points 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.

Graduation Requirements

Master with thesis program is formed by seven courses providing that they are not less than 21credits and more than 28credits, one seminar at course and dissertation stage, thesis study and thesis exam. Despite not needing scientific preparation program, the student can take up graduation level courses if the supervisor thinks it is needed, and these courses’ credits will not be counted. 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. For the students accepted with bachelor degrees, the program is formed by fourteen courses providing that they are not less than 42 credits and more than 50 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.

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Address and Contact Details

Prof.Dr. Ayşe SERBEST
Uludağ Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi, Anatomi Anabilim Dalı, Bursa

Facilities

The department has 5 faculty members (4 professors, 1 assistant professor)in PHD program.
Various scientific studies of the anatomy of mammals and birds are carried out in the Department of Anatomy. Scientific research has been concentrated in several main fields. Particularly current studies continue on nervous system, functional anatomy and mathematical modeling. The department has the following research laboratories and facilities:
1) Anatomy Research Laboratory: This laboratory is used for to make simple dissections, to examine and to measure the specimen with stereomicroscope and to take photographs of them.
2) Anatomy Dissection Laboratory: This laboratory is used for student education and general anatomical experiments. The dissections, measurements and experiments of the big animal are carried out in this laboratory. Also there is equipment for cross-sections.

Curriculum