| The Ph.D. in Neuroscience program at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine is designed to foster high-level research and education through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates cellular, molecular, systems, and behavioral aspects of the nervous system. The program brings together doctoral candidates from diverse academic backgrounds including medicine, biology, psychology, genetics, engineering, and basic sciences, and provides them with a rigorous and comprehensive neuroscience education. |
| The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy of Doctorate |
| This is a program. |
| In order to apply to the doctoral program, candidates must have a thesis-based master's degree and must have an ALES score of no less than 55 points in the score type of the program they are applying for, as determined by the Institute Board recommendation and Senate decision. In addition to the ALES score, a written scientific assessment exam and/or an additional interview result and a master's grade point average may also be evaluated for the acceptance of those who will apply to the doctoral program. Matters related to this evaluation, application conditions and other matters regarding student admission are announced to candidates through appropriate means upon the recommendation of the Institute Board of Directors and the rules determined by the Senate. |
| Doktora sınavını başarı ile tamamladıktan sonra tez aşamasında da başarılı olup en az 1 adet SCI kapsamlı dergide özgün araştırma makalesi yayınlamış olmak |
| Students who will continue their education at Bahçeşehir University may be exempted from the courses they took at their previous educational institution within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of the course taken is compatible with the content of the course given at BAU and is approved by the institute directorate, the student may be exempted from this course. |
| While they will be able to continue their academic careers in the field of neuroscience, they will also have the opportunity to work as experts in all public and private sector health institutions, laboratories, production and R&D centers on subjects involving neuroscience applications. |
| Students who successfully complete the program can apply for post-doctoral studies according to their areas of expertise. |
| 1 | Describes the structural and functional properties of the nervous system at an advanced level. |
| 2 | Critically evaluates fundamental and contemporary theories, concepts, and approaches in neuroscience. |
| 3 | Formulates original research questions related to the nervous system through an interdisciplinary perspective. |
| 4 | Effectively applies advanced experimental methods and technologies used in neuroscience research. |
| 5 | Designs, conducts, and statistically analyzes scientific research. |
| 6 | Critically evaluates and interprets scientific data. |
| 7 | Follows scientific developments in the field and produces original studies that contribute to the literature. |
| 8 | Conducts scientific research and publications in accordance with ethical principles. |
| 9 | Communicates scientific data effectively in written and oral formats. |
| 10 | Establishes and carries out scientific collaborations at national and international levels. |
| 11 | Understands the potential of translating knowledge into technology and participates in translational research. |
| 12 | Embraces lifelong learning and maintains scientific curiosity and inquiry skills. |
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| Program Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NSC6001 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NSC6005 Neuroanatomy | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| QUA6999 Qualifying Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RCH6001 Advanced Research Methods | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SMR6887 Seminar | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE6888-1 Doctoral Thesis - I | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE6888-2 Doctoral Thesis - II | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE6888-3 Doctoral Thesis - III | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE6888-4 Doctoral Thesis - IV | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| NSC6001 | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | ||
| RCH6001 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | ||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 2. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| NSC6005 | Neuroanatomy | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | ||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 9 | |||||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 3. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| SMR6887 | Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 4. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| QUA6999 | Qualifying Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 5. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| THE6888-1 | Doctoral Thesis - I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 6. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| THE6888-2 | Doctoral Thesis - II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 7. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| THE6888-3 | Doctoral Thesis - III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 8. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| THE6888-4 | Doctoral Thesis - IV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||