Program Information
Aim
Biochemistry together with the rapidly developing science and technology is an area of science that exists in everyday life. According to today's understanding of science, healthy living, maintaining a good understanding of diseases and treatment requires knowledge of biochemistry and applications. Therefore, biochemistry provides knowledge not only for student in medicine but also to all fields dealing with biotechnology and health. The purpose of the Master's degree in Biochemistry is to train individuals that will support and contribute the progress in science, biotechnology and its applications.Qualification Awarded
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)Registration and Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Diploma, Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Exam (ALES) Result, Certificate of English ProficiencyGraduation Requirements
Students who have succesfully complete all of the courses,a seminar and a thesis who have taken the 120 ECTS have a right to receive a diploma.Recognition of Prior Learning
It is carried out within the scope of Istanbul Medipol University Postgraduate Education Regulations.Lesson Plan - ECTS Credits
* The courses indicated in this course table shows current course plan information in Student Affairs.
** Compulsory courses are certainly opened whereas opening of elective and optional courses may differ according to preferences and quota condition in related term.
*** Theoretical and practical course hours of vocational (professional) clinical courses are not considered weekly. These course hours refer to total course hours.
Please click on the course title in the table below in order to see detailed information about course objectives and learning outcomes etc.
| Fall Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| BYKY1110170 | BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| BYKY1123690 | APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY | Turkish | 1+6 | 4 | 10 | |
| BYKY1123640 | HAEMOSTASIS BIOCHEMISTRY I | Turkish | 2+2 | 3 | 6 | |
| BYKY1123660 | DIABETES BIOCHEMISTRY I | Turkish | 2+2 | 3 | 6 | |
| BYKY1123670 | HORMONES BIOCHEMISTRY I | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| BYKY1123680 | CANCER BIOCHEMISTRY I | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
| BYKY1123730 | LIVER BIOCHEMISTRY I | Turkish | 2+2 | 3 | 6 | |
| Spring Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| BYKY1229820 | ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY I | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| BYKY1229830 | SEMINAR | Turkish | - | 6 | ||
| BYKY1210240 | URINE BIOCHEMISTRY | Turkish | 1+2 | 2 | 5 | |
| BYKY1223720 | ENSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS in BIOCHEMISTRY I | Turkish | 1+2 | 2 | 5 | |
| BYKY1223740 | RESEARCH TECHNICS in BIOCHEMISTY I | Turkish | 1+2 | 2 | 5 | |
Program Qualification
Theoretical, Factual
Knows the biochemical macromolecular metabolism. Applies and advances the knowlegde.
Knows the principles of routine and research oriented biochemical technologies.
Practical Laboratory Applications (Sampling conditions of various body fluids and tissue samples in health and disease states, reasons of analytical errors, storage conditions of samples,working principles of technologies used in routine and research based studies, determinig reference values.)
Knows basic biostatistics methods, applies to experimental study results and evaluates.
| Program Output TYYÇ Basic Area Matrix | |
| Basic Area Qualification | Program Qualification |
| KNOWLEDGE | |
| Theoretical, Factual | |
| 1- Developing, deepening and reaching original definitions that will bring innovation to the field with original thought and/or research based on master's qualifications. | 3 - Practical Laboratory Applications (Sampling conditions of various body fluids and tissue samples in health and disease states, reasons of analytical errors, storage conditions of samples,working principles of technologies used in routine and research based studies, determinig reference values.) 2 - Knows the principles of routine and research oriented biochemical technologies. 1 - Knows the biochemical macromolecular metabolism. Applies and advances the knowlegde. |
| 2- Understanding the interdisciplinary interaction to which the field is related; reaches original results by using new and complex ideas, information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. | 3 - Practical Laboratory Applications (Sampling conditions of various body fluids and tissue samples in health and disease states, reasons of analytical errors, storage conditions of samples,working principles of technologies used in routine and research based studies, determinig reference values.) 5 - Knows how to use specific instruments in biochemistry |
| 3- Having advanced knowledge about other technological tools including computers and devices specific to the field at the level required by the health field. | 5 - Knows how to use specific instruments in biochemistry 3 - Practical Laboratory Applications (Sampling conditions of various body fluids and tissue samples in health and disease states, reasons of analytical errors, storage conditions of samples,working principles of technologies used in routine and research based studies, determinig reference values.) |
| 4- Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for individuals and society. | 6 - Can access printeed and electronic literature and able to follow the advancements in biochemistry and related field. 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. |
| SKILLS | |
| Cognitive, Practical | |
| 1- Having knowledgeable about statistical methods used continuously in studies conducted in the field of health. | 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. 8 - Independantly applies his/her theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills to the area of study, evaluates the results and writes a report. |
| 2- Evaluating, using and conveying new information in its field with a systematic approach. | 8 - Independantly applies his/her theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills to the area of study, evaluates the results and writes a report. 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. 10 - Take on responsibility in collborative studies, contributes and work in harmony. 9 - Defines a technical or scientific problem either with the helpof an advisor or independently, can come up with proposals and solve when needed. |
| 3- Developing a new thought, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to its field or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field, investigates, understands, designs, adapts and implements an original subject. | 11 - Follows national and international literature in Biochemistry, presents the work in seminars or publishes in journals. 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. 8 - Independantly applies his/her theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills to the area of study, evaluates the results and writes a report. |
| 4-Being able to write the report of the research he/she has done/participated in and publishes it in a nationally/internationally accepted refereed journal and presents it in scientific meetings. | 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. 5 - Knows how to use specific instruments in biochemistry 3 - Practical Laboratory Applications (Sampling conditions of various body fluids and tissue samples in health and disease states, reasons of analytical errors, storage conditions of samples,working principles of technologies used in routine and research based studies, determinig reference values.) 9 - Defines a technical or scientific problem either with the helpof an advisor or independently, can come up with proposals and solve when needed. |
| 5- Conducting critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 5 - Knows how to use specific instruments in biochemistry 4 - Knows basic biostatistics methods, applies to experimental study results and evaluates. 8 - Independantly applies his/her theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills to the area of study, evaluates the results and writes a report. |
| 6-Having high level skills in using research methods in studies related to his/her field. | 8 - Independantly applies his/her theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills to the area of study, evaluates the results and writes a report. 4 - Knows basic biostatistics methods, applies to experimental study results and evaluates. 5 - Knows how to use specific instruments in biochemistry |
| COMPETENCIES | |
| Ability to work independently and take responsibility | |
| 1- Performing the necessary examination by using other technological tools and devices specific to the field at the level required by the field of health, including computers, and develops new creative solutions to problems. | 3 - Practical Laboratory Applications (Sampling conditions of various body fluids and tissue samples in health and disease states, reasons of analytical errors, storage conditions of samples,working principles of technologies used in routine and research based studies, determinig reference values.) 8 - Independantly applies his/her theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills to the area of study, evaluates the results and writes a report. 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. 9 - Defines a technical or scientific problem either with the helpof an advisor or independently, can come up with proposals and solve when needed. |
| 2- Contributing to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field, developing a new thought, method, design and/or application or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field. | 13 - Take responsibility in managing, evaluate the results according to the context of quality processes. 12 - Can evaluate and teach biochemical data collection, interpretation, application and decleration recpecting cultural, scientific, social and ethical values. |
| 3- Performing statistical analysis at a level that can evaluate a scientific article. | - |
| 4- Expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article about the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | 11 - Follows national and international literature in Biochemistry, presents the work in seminars or publishes in journals. 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. 8 - Independantly applies his/her theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills to the area of study, evaluates the results and writes a report. |
| 5- Leading in environments that are related to the field and require resolution of interdisciplinary problems. | 11 - Follows national and international literature in Biochemistry, presents the work in seminars or publishes in journals. |
| Learning Competence | |
| 1- Developing new thoughts and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 12 - Can evaluate and teach biochemical data collection, interpretation, application and decleration recpecting cultural, scientific, social and ethical values. |
| 2- Following evidence-based practices and conducts researches that will create evidence in his/her field about professional practices. | 12 - Can evaluate and teach biochemical data collection, interpretation, application and decleration recpecting cultural, scientific, social and ethical values. 8 - Independantly applies his/her theoretical knowledge, critical thinking skills to the area of study, evaluates the results and writes a report. |
| 3- Applying the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning related to the field of health in his/her studies. | 11 - Follows national and international literature in Biochemistry, presents the work in seminars or publishes in journals. |
| Communication and Social Competence | |
| 1- Examining and developing social relations and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical perspective and manages actions to change them when necessary. | 11 - Follows national and international literature in Biochemistry, presents the work in seminars or publishes in journals. 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. |
| 2- Defending their original views in the discussion of the subjects in their field with experts and establishes an effective communication showing their competence in his/her field. | 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. 12 - Can evaluate and teach biochemical data collection, interpretation, application and decleration recpecting cultural, scientific, social and ethical values. 13 - Take responsibility in managing, evaluate the results according to the context of quality processes. |
| 3- Establishing and discussing advanced written, verbal and visual communication by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | - |
| Field-based Competence | |
| 1- Contributing to the process of becoming and maintaining the information society of the society in which it lives by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in its field. | 12 - Can evaluate and teach biochemical data collection, interpretation, application and decleration recpecting cultural, scientific, social and ethical values. |
| 2- Establishing functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | 12 - Can evaluate and teach biochemical data collection, interpretation, application and decleration recpecting cultural, scientific, social and ethical values. 13 - Take responsibility in managing, evaluate the results according to the context of quality processes. |
| 3- Contributing to the solution of scientific, cultural, artistic and ethical problems encountered in the field of humanities and supports the development of these values. | 7 - Can integrate and interpret the knowledge gained in biochemistry with knowledge obtained in other fields and can generate new information. |
| 6-Having experience in working with other health disciplines. | 12 - Can evaluate and teach biochemical data collection, interpretation, application and decleration recpecting cultural, scientific, social and ethical values. |
| 5- Choosing and implementing the right statistical methods in his/her studies in the field of health and interprets them correctly. Performing analysis and synthesis. | 13 - Take responsibility in managing, evaluate the results according to the context of quality processes. |
| 6- Using current developments and information related to the field of health for the benefit of the society in line with the children, family, national values and country facts. | 13 - Take responsibility in managing, evaluate the results according to the context of quality processes. |
| 12 - Can evaluate and teach biochemical data collection, interpretation, application and decleration recpecting cultural, scientific, social and ethical values. | |
Employment Opportunities
Those who have successfully completed the Biochemistry M.S program can work in public institutions, private sector, research institutes or universities.Upgrading
May apply to third cycle programmes.Type of Training
Full TimeAssessment and Evaluation
Assessment is done by written exam, oral exam, reading and comprehension of a research article, or expression of a subject. To be considered successful from a course, the grade must be at least 65 in the master program. The ratio of the midterm exam to the success rate is 50% and the overall exam's success rate is 50%.Head of Department/Program
Learning Experiences
Learning situations aim to develop students' creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and higher level thinking skills such as logical and mathematical thinking skills. In addition, it aims to develop students' meta-cognitive skills. Learning situations include learning strategies, methods and techniques as well as the tools used and assessment and evaluation methods. The learning situations used in the programs are given in the list below:
Learning Experiences * | Learning Activities | Tools Used |
|---|---|---|
Discussion Method | Listening, speaking, asking questions, producing answers, developing and questioning opinions, examining and researching opinions, producing critical thinking, producing creative thinking, (workshop, panel, opposite panel, open forum, debate techniques are applied) collegium, forum, aquarium technique application, talking circle technique, application. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room, workshop, panel, panel opposite, open forum collegial, forum environments. |
Demonstration Method | The instructor demonstrates the use of a tool or equipment, the instructor demonstrates a performance/practice/practice to the student, the students repeat the use of the tool or equipment, the student repeats a performance/practice/practice. | Real tools or model tools and equipment, multimedia tools, videos and animations), computer. |
Self Study Method | Student interest, curiosity and motivation, learning objective, detailed research and investigation according to the topic; in- depth research and investigation, extensive reading, listening and watching, repeating a performance. | Library, e-library, laboratory, workshop |
Question - Answer Technique | Asking Socratic questions, criticizing answers, generating questions, generating answers, criticizing, analyzing and evaluating creative answers, asking structured questions and generating answers, asking closed-ended questions and generating answers | Textbooks, recommended books, worksheets, question bank, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video, cartoons and animations) |
Brainstorming Technique | Developing opinions, developing questions, expressing observation situations, developing critical thinking, problem solving, group/team work, listening and speaking. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computers, projectors, online environments. |
Experiential Learning | Faculty-external stakeholder (industrial organizations, schools and others) cooperation is established. Students directly observe professional skills in the real environment. Observation results are analyzed in the classroom environment. | Internship places according to the program, professional practice places, Student product file sample, observation forms and other alterative measurement tools |
Lecture Method | Listening, speaking, (lecture, conference, seminar, speech, statement and briefing techniques are applied) | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Traditional Written Exam | Classical written exams to assess creative, critical and reflective thinking. Multiple- choice, short-answer (fill-in-the-blank, matching, true-false and other) exams to assess cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis. | Written exam papers, multiple choice tests, short answer tests, mixed tests, answer keys |
Oral Exam | It aims to assess student-specific, creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis. It is not a general measurement and evaluation method. It is not applied in every program; it is program specific. | Oral question bank/ oral question pool, answer keys, checklists, rubrics, rating scales |
Homework | It is used to improve students' knowledge and skills, to encourage them to research and study, to complete their learning deficiencies, and to deepen their understanding of a subject. | Library, e-library, books, articles |
Course - Program Competencies Relations
| Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY I | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| CANCER BIOCHEMISTRY I | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| DIABETES BIOCHEMISTRY I | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| ENSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS in BIOCHEMISTRY I | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HAEMOSTASIS BIOCHEMISTRY I | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| LIVER BIOCHEMISTRY I | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| RESEARCH TECHNICS in BIOCHEMISTY I | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| SEMINAR | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| URINE BIOCHEMISTRY | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| İlişkili Ders Sayısı / 11/12 | 33 | 26 | 28 | 1 | 31 | 23 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 23 | 21 |
Surveys for Students
| Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Don't Know/No Idea | Choose | |
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| The lecturer explains the course's aim and extent and what is expected of the student clearly. | |||||||
| Chooses the course sources in accordance with the courses and announces them. | |||||||
| Guides/helps the students in accessing the resources they recommended for the course. | |||||||
| The lecturer's instruction method (course presentation) is clear, fluent and understandable. | |||||||
| Uses the instructional technologies (effectively.) | |||||||
| Offers multidirectional communication and interactional implementations in the classroom. | |||||||
| Has knowledge in the matter of traditional teaching strategic management and techniques. | |||||||
| Uses the teaching methods s/he covers in the course within their implementations. | |||||||
| Makes time for the student outside of course hours regarding the course | |||||||
| Comes to the class regularly and uses time effectively. | |||||||
| The lecturer is successful in establishing classroom dominance during the course. | |||||||
| Informs the students on current issues. | |||||||
| Sets an example with their open attitude and behaviour to students' opinions. | |||||||
| Success measurement methods and tools (classic/oral exam, project, assignments, etc.) are compatible with the course's aim and extent. | |||||||
| Helps me when I want to ask questions about my exam paper. | |||||||
| Lab/field/application studies are compatible with the aim and the extent of the course. | |||||||
| Develops the creative thinking process and skills of the learning and teaching process of the course. | |||||||
| The course is supported by the current issues and guests. | |||||||
| Things you would like to convey apart from the questions above; |