Program Overview

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Program Details

The program in question is the Orthodontics (English) Tezsiz program offered by the Medipol University.

Program Aim

The aim of this program is to train individuals with a master's degree in orthodontics, theoretically equipped in the field of dental orthodontics science.

Degree Awarded

The degree awarded upon completion of the program is a Master's degree.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must:

• Hold a diploma in dentistry
• Have an ALES score of at least 55 (or equivalent GRE score)

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must successfully complete at least 60 AKTS credits of coursework and prepare a term project.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students can apply for exemption from certain courses if they have previously completed equivalent coursework at another higher education institution.

Course Plan and AKTS Credits

The program includes a range of compulsory and elective courses, with the following course plan:

1st Semester (Fall Term)

• ORTY: Orthodontic Clinic Practices I (0+4 hours, 2 UK, 6 AKTS)
• ORTY: Current Orthodontic Treatment and Techniques I (6+2 hours, 7 UK, 10 AKTS)
• ORTY: Orthodontics and Other Specialty Branches I (2 hours, 2 UK, 6 AKTS)
• ORTY: Treatment with Transparent Plates (2+2 hours, 3 UK, 8 AKTS)
• ORTY: Conventional Edgewise Technique I (1+4 hours, 3 UK, 6 AKTS)

2nd Semester (Spring Term)

• ORTY: Orthodontic Clinic Practices II (0+4 hours, 2 UK, 6 AKTS)
• ORTY: Current Orthodontic Treatment and Techniques II (6+2 hours, 7 UK, 10 AKTS)
• ORTY: Orthodontics and Other Specialty Branches II (2 hours, 2 UK, 6 AKTS)
• ORTY: Conventional Edgewise Technique II (1+4 hours, 3 UK, 6 AKTS)
• ORTY: Introduction to Orthognathic Surgery (1+2 hours, 2 UK, 3 AKTS)

Program Competencies

Graduates of the program will have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of orthodontic disorders and their diagnosis and treatment
• The ability to apply orthodontic treatment methods independently
• The ability to conduct basic research and present research results in written and oral form
• The ability to work independently and take responsibility
• Effective communication skills in Turkish and English

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program can:

• Establish their own private practices
• Work in public hospitals
• Work in private clinics or hospitals
• Pursue further education at the doctoral level

Education Type

The program is offered as a full-time (顤g𤦂) education.

Assessment and Evaluation

Students are evaluated through written and oral exams, as well as practical assessments and project work.

Department/Program Chair

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Learning Situations

The program aims to develop students' creative, critical, and reflective thinking skills, as well as their ability to work independently and take responsibility.

Relationship Between Courses and Program Competencies

The courses in the program are designed to develop the competencies outlined above.

Student Surveys

Students are asked to evaluate the program through surveys, which are used to improve the program.