Histology Embryology

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate degree in Histology Embryology

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• She or he knows and applies ethical values.
• She or he knows and uses information and communication technologies related to his field.
• She or he applies biostatistics knowledge to studies in the field.
• She or he attends national and international courses on research methods / techniques.
• Knows and applies research methods / techniques.
• She or he interprets current issues regarding cells, tissues and embryos.
• She or he, both work independently, solve problems and take responsibility.
• She-he is also prone to working together and does teamwork.
• She or he prepares and presents seminars on field-related and multidisciplinary topics.
• She or he evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical and objective understanding.
• Uses basic Embryology and Histology knowledge in education and research.
• She-he defines and presents histological structures microscopically in practice related to its field.
• She/he knows and explains reproduction and the intrauterine development process from zygote to embryo and fetus.
• She / he knows and defines developmental anomalies of embryo and fetus.
• She-he researches and examines literature information in the projects he takes part in and interprets the findings of the study.
• She/he presents his/her knowledge, experience and thoughts in writing and verbally in studies conducted in the field of Histology and Embryology.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. MELDA YARDIMOĞLU YILMAZ