The Department of Biochemistry at Düzce University Faculty of Medicine began its operations in 1996 with the establishment of the faculty, and continues its educational and research activities. The department provides students in the first three years of medical education with theoretical and practical courses covering biochemistry, the foundation of medical sciences.
The Department of Biochemistry also provides educational and training support in the field of biochemistry to various academic units such as Health Vocational Schools, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Science and Literature, and the Faculty of Engineering, as needed.
Contributing to the specialization of medical doctors in biochemistry and clinical biochemistry, the department also runs a master's program for researchers graduating from undergraduate programs related to medicine. Since 2020, this program has been conducted under the Düzce University Graduate Education Institute.
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a master's degree in "Medical Biochemistry".
The aim of the Master's Program in Medical Biochemistry is to train researchers who possess advanced knowledge and skills in biochemistry and clinical biochemistry, can effectively utilize scientific research methods, and can evaluate their data in accordance with scientific ethical principles. The program aims to develop students into competent individuals who can understand molecular mechanisms, analyze the biochemical basis of diseases, and develop interdisciplinary approaches to scientific problems. Furthermore, it aims to equip students with the skills to critically evaluate scientific literature and to plan and conduct independent research.
The main objectives of the program are:
To provide advanced theoretical knowledge in the fields of biochemistry and clinical biochemistry.
To teach students modern laboratory techniques and research methods.
To conduct research that will contribute to the understanding of disease mechanisms at the molecular level.
To develop scientific thinking, data analysis, and interpretation skills.
To train researchers who can follow national and international scientific literature.
To instill a sense of scientific ethics and academic responsibility.
Master’s Degree
Students who successfully complete the coursework are eligible to take a science exam after successfully defending their thesis related to their field of specialization.
Admission to the master's program is conducted through an interview process. Before the start of each semester, the student quotas for the program and the required qualifications are announced. This announcement includes information on application conditions, the application deadline, and the location and date of the interviews.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and obtain a minimum score of 70 in the relevant subject area on the Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Bachelor's degrees obtained from higher education institutions abroad must have their equivalency approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Additionally, applicants must achieve a minimum score of 50 out of 100 on the English language proficiency test recognized by the Interuniversity Board.
Candidates must upload their ALES exam results, undergraduate diplomas, certified documents showing their grades and graduation GPA from undergraduate studies to the system by the application deadline specified in the announcement, and complete their application to the Institute Directorate with the candidate number generated online. Application and registration procedures are handled by the relevant Institute Directorate.
Candidates with complete documentation will be interviewed by the candidate evaluation committee. The interview is graded out of 100 points.
Candidates' scientific achievement score is calculated by summing 50% of their ALES score, 25% of their undergraduate GPA, and 25% of their interview score. To be accepted into the program, candidates must score at least 50 points in the interview and have a calculated scientific achievement score of at least 60.
During their master's studies, students are encouraged to attend national and international Medical Biochemistry congresses and to follow seminars, symposia, and conferences related to their field. Students are expected to contribute to scientific output throughout their education, and it is recommended that they produce at least one national or international scientific publication or presentation during the program.
The program consists of at least seven courses, one seminar, and one thesis, totaling no less than twenty-one credits. The seminar and thesis are not credited and are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful.
In addition to compulsory courses, students can choose elective courses from those determined by the Department of Medical Biochemistry. Furthermore, with the recommendation of the relevant department head and the approval of the Institute's Board of Directors, students may also benefit from courses offered at other higher education institutions.
Completion of the specified undergraduate degree is required.
The Master's Program in Medical Biochemistry is a thesis-based postgraduate program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the fields of biochemistry and clinical biochemistry. Within the program, students gain advanced knowledge of the molecular basis of biochemical processes occurring in living systems, metabolic mechanisms, and the biochemical pathogenesis of diseases.
Students who successfully complete the program will be able to:
Possess advanced theoretical knowledge in biochemistry and clinical biochemistry.
Analyze and interpret biochemical processes at the molecular level.
Plan and conduct independent research using scientific research methods.
Apply laboratory techniques correctly and safely.
Analyze and interpret obtained scientific data using statistical methods.
Critically evaluate scientific literature.
Present scientific results in written and oral form in accordance with academic standards.
Act in accordance with ethical principles in scientific research.
Play an active role in interdisciplinary studies.
Continuously improve their professional knowledge and skills by following current developments in their field.
Graduates of this program can work in various academic and research institutions based on the knowledge and skills they acquire. The main areas where graduates can work include:
Biochemistry and medical biochemistry departments of universities
Research laboratories and research centers
Clinical biochemistry laboratories of hospitals
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry
Organizations operating in the field of diagnostic kits and biomedical technology
Public or private research institutes
Graduates of this program can also continue their academic careers by pursuing doctoral programs.
Researchers holding a Master's degree can begin doctoral studies.
The program lasts 2 years (4 semesters) and consists of a total of 120 ECTS credits. The program is included in the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Level 7.
The maximum duration of the thesis-based master's program is four semesters. Students must successfully complete their credit-bearing courses and seminar work within this period and achieve the minimum overall grade point average determined by the Institute. Students who fail to fulfill their course requirements, achieve the required grade point average, or receive failing grades in their thesis work twice consecutively or three times intermittently will be dismissed from the program.
Students who successfully complete their credit-bearing courses and seminar work but fail to complete their thesis work and defend their thesis within four semesters may be granted an additional two semesters, upon the recommendation of the relevant department head and the approval of the Institute's Board of Directors, to complete and defend their thesis.
Course term/credit completion success
At least 1 seminar preparation and presentation success
Thesis work completion and defense success
At least 1 paper or article completion during the academic term
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