Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate degree in Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration

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

• To understand the interdisciplinary interactions related to the fields of stem cells, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering; Ability to reach original results by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.
• Ability to evaluate and use new information in the field of stem cell and regenerative medicine with a systematic approach.
• Ability to expand the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article on stem cell and regenerative medicine in national and/or international peer-reviewed journals and producing an original work.
• Ability to develop new ideas and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in the fields of stem cells, regenerative medicine, cancer and tissue engineering.
• Ability to defend original views when discussing issues in the field with experts and establish effective communication that demonstrates competence in the field.
• Ability to establish functional interaction using strategic decision-making processes in solving problems related to regenerative medicine, cancer and tissue engineering.

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. Yusufhan YAZIR | Yusufhan YAZIR

ECTS Departmental Coordinator: Associate Prof. Dr. Gökhan DURUKSU | Gökhan DURUKSU