Programme Information
About the Programme	:	Medical Microbiology Program trains people who gained basic laboratory skills to work in the field of health sciences. Main research activities include, bacteria, fungi and viruses. Also, it deals with molecular microbiological diagnostic issues. This program aims to inform students in the field of microbiology with the theoretical courses, practical training, oral presentations and artical discussion so that students can carry out a thesis project.
Qualification Awarded	:	The students who have successfully accomplished this program gain the master’s degree of Medical Microbiology.
Level of Qualification	:	This program provides education towards master´s degree.
Specific Admission Requirements	:	The students can apply to this program providing ALES score, grade point averages and interview in accordance with the regulations of “Çukurova University Graduate Education and Examination Committee” and can pursue their education in their or in related fields.  For more information, please click here.
Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning	:	Recognition of previous learning in this programme is implemented according to the rules and regulations of Çukurova University Social, Health and Science Institutes.  For more information, please click here.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations	:	In order to graduate from this programme, the students are required to successfully complete all the courses with a minimum average grade point of 3.00 out of 4.00.
Profile of the Programme	:	Master´s Degree program in Medical Microbiology trains researchers who recognize microbiology laboratory, defining general characteristics of microorganisms that cause infections and their environment, phenotypic and genotypic characteristics, the elements of the immune system that plays a role in response to microorganisms and antimicrobials used in the treatment. Additionally, those researchers have the skill of analytical thinking, and with a sense of responsibility and teamwork, they perceive continual improvement as a way of life. Our Department has infrastructure to carry out the advanced molecular tests (Sequencing, PFGE, Western blotting, SDS-PAGE, PCR and its modifications). The current molecular microbiology is closely monitored by our department.
Key Learning Outcomes	:	Please click here for Key Learning Outcomes.
Occupational Profile of Graduates	:	Graduates who complete this program can continue doctoral education or work in AR-GE departments as a researcher, or find a position in a two-year degree programme as an educator.
Access to Further Studies	:	The graduates of this program are eligible to apply for admission to obtain a PhD degree in their or related fields if they pass the evaluation process designated according to the “Regulations of Çukurova University Graduate Studies”, which includes a required ALES score and an adequate English language proficiency.
Course Structure Diagram with Credits	:	Please click here for Course Structure Diagram with Credits.
Assessment and Grading	:	In this program, the exams and evaluation are conducted according to regulations of “Çukurova University Graduate Education and Examination Committee”.  For more information, please click here.
Graduation Requirements	:	Graduation requirements are as defined in part of "Requirements and regulations of acquired degree".
Mode of Study	:	This programme is a Full Time programme.
Programme Director	:	Prof. Dr. FATİH KÖKSAL
Course-Programme Key Learning Outcomes Matrix	:	Please click here for Course-Programme Key Learning Outcomes Matrix.