Pedodontics Master Program with Thesis
The Pedodontics Master of Science with Thesis program affiliated to Istanbul Health and Technology University Graduate Education Institute will start teaching as of 2021-2022 academic year. The program aims to train qualified Pedodontic specialists in order to provide Pedodontic services in our country by specialist physicians and thus to provide ideal clinical results by following the developing treatment methods.
Admission and Registration Requirements
To be authorized to practice dentistry in Turkey, having a bachelor's degree in dentistry, an interview conducted in the Department of Pedodontics, undergraduate success grade and ALES score are taken into consideration.
The provisions of the Graduate Education and Training Regulations are applied for student admission. Students' numerical score in the ALES exam is taken into consideration.
In order to apply for graduate programs, candidates must be a graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry and score 55 or above in the numerical score type of the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES).
Candidates' success grade is calculated by taking 50% of the ALES score, 25% of the undergraduate average and 25% of the entrance exam. Success ranking is made from the highest score to the lowest score. The lists of students accepted to graduate programs within the quota announced are announced by the relevant institute directorate.
Rules on the Recognition of Prior Learning
Students enrolled in another university's Pedodontics master's program with thesis can apply for transfer to the program. The courses taken by the student while enrolled in a graduate program of another university, which courses will be counted from the minimum course load in case of enrollment in a graduate program at the University, are determined by the recommendation of the advisor and the relevant Department Board and the approval of the Graduate School Administrative Board.
Qualification Requirements and Rules
The conditions of the Institute of Graduate Studies apply.
Program Profile
The main objective of the Pedodontics master's program is to train specialist pediatric dentists who can successfully diagnose and treat infants, children, adolescents and pediatric patients with special care needs, implement preventive oral care programs for individuals and society, and aim for continuous personal development in the field of pedodontics.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
They can work as Pedodontic specialists in hospitals affiliated to the Ministry of Health, in private dental clinics, private dental polyclinics, research and development industry.
Transition to Higher Degree Programs
Graduates who have successfully completed the master's program can apply to doctoral programs in their fields, provided that they get the valid grade from the ALES exam, have English language proficiency, and are accepted if they are successful in the interview exam.
Exams, Measurement and Evaluation
Assessment and evaluation is done through written exams, term/project assignments and clinical studies. In addition to article and seminar presentations, clinical skills assessment exams are used for assessment and evaluation. The minimum grade is 65 out of 100 points
Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete the courses and hospital practices taken during the program with not less than 21 credits, to successfully defend the prepared master's thesis in front of the academic jury and to provide a grade point average of at least 2.5.
Required Documents
1. Original and photocopy of undergraduate diploma 2 copies (equivalency certificate within 1 year for foreign students)
2. Copy of identity card (2 copies)
3. Original and copy of transcript (2 copies)
4. ALES exam result certificate (taken within the last three years, at least 55 points numerical) (2 copies)
5. For foreign students, GRE or ALES is not required.
6. For foreign students, TÖMER C1Intermediate 4 Level Turkish certificate and diploma equivalency certificate
7. Passport size photo - biometric photo is not accepted. (4 pieces)
8. Certificate of Residence (can be obtained from e-government) (2 pieces)
9. Original and photocopy of Military Service Status Certificate (only candidates who have done their military service can get it from e-government)