Program Overview
Program Description
The Neuroscience Doctoral Program, conducted by the Faculty of Medicine at Bahçeehir University, aims to produce scientific knowledge by examining the structure, function, and disorders of the nervous system at cellular, molecular, systemic, and behavioral levels using a multidisciplinary approach. The program brings together researcher candidates from various fields such as medicine, biology, psychology, genetics, engineering, and basic sciences, providing an education that integrates the fundamental principles of neuroscience with advanced research methods.
Program Objectives
The program aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge in areas such as neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, molecular neuroscience, neuroimaging, neurodegenerative diseases, and neuropsychiatry. It also aims to develop students' abilities to conduct independent research, publish scientific papers, and act in accordance with ethical responsibilities.
Degree Requirements
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a Doctoral Degree in Neuroscience.
Degree Level
This program is at the postgraduate level.
Admission Requirements
To apply for the doctoral program, candidates must have a master's degree with a thesis and an ALES score of at least 55 in the relevant field. The admission decision is based on the ALES score, a written scientific evaluation exam, and/or an interview, as well as the candidate's master's degree GPA.
Program Outcomes
Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:
- Define the structural and functional properties of the nervous system at an advanced level.
- Critically evaluate fundamental and current theories, concepts, and approaches in neuroscience.
- Develop original research questions related to the nervous system using an interdisciplinary approach.
- Apply advanced experimental methods and technologies used in neuroscience research effectively.
- Design, conduct, and statistically analyze scientific research.
- Critically evaluate and interpret scientific data.
- Follow scientific developments in the field and produce original work that contributes to the literature.
- Conduct scientific research and publication in accordance with ethical principles.
- Present scientific data effectively in written and oral form.
- Establish and conduct scientific collaborations at national and international levels.
- Understand the potential for translating knowledge into technology and participate in translational research.
- Adopt a lifelong learning approach and sustain scientific curiosity and inquiry skills.
Curriculum
The program consists of coursework and a doctoral thesis. The curriculum includes:
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Neuroanatomy
- Advanced Research Methods
- Seminars
- Doctoral Thesis
Elective Courses
Students can choose from a variety of elective courses, including:
- Neurodegeneration
- Neuropathology
- Neuropharmacology
- Cognitive Neuroscience Research
- Computational Neuroscience
- Current Topics in Neuroscience I
- Neurooncology
- Advanced Neurooncology
Thesis
The doctoral thesis is a critical component of the program, where students conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty member.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can pursue academic careers or work in industries related to neuroscience, such as biotechnology, drug development, neurotechnology, and clinical research. They can also work in public or private healthcare institutions, research centers, or laboratories.