The Basic Surgical Research at Hacettepe University is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Istanbul, Turkey, the program is taught in English. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 1, 2027.

About PhD in Basic Surgical Research

Graduates of schools of medicine, veterinary and dentistry; students who completed their master's degree programs in the fields associated with basic sciences or biology could apply to this program. Applicants, who fulfill the ALES and ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM criteria, will be interviewed for evaluation of their acceptability. In the interview, the knowledge on basic surgery, basic biology, physiology and the familiarity and desire will be evaluated. Also, the ability to use of English will be tested. The students, who will succeed, will gain right to register.
To have ALES (SAY / EA) score type and ALES and Foreign Language base score determined by the Health Sciences Institute Board and approved by the Hacettepe University Senate http://www.saglikbilimleri.hacettepe.edu.tr/en/menu/ales_foreign_language_scores-252

PhD education for surgical research requires having at least 240 ECTS credits in at least 8 semesters or having an equivalent study abroad.
PhD education for surgical research requires having at least 240 ECTS credits in at least 8 semesters or having an equivalent study abroad.
In order to have a doctoral degree from Surgical Research field, successfully completing the at least 240 ECTS course package of the program and successfully defending the thesis is required. Before the completion of the PhD thesis, publishing at least one scientific article and presenting in an international meeting is also required.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Basic Surgical Research at Hacettepe University

Entry Requirements

Graduates of schools of medicine, veterinary and dentistry; students who completed their master's degree programs in the fields associated with basic sciences or biology could apply to this program. Applicants, who fulfill the ALES and ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM criteria, will be interviewed for evaluation of their acceptability. In the interview, the knowledge on basic surgery, basic biology, physiology and the familiarity and desire will be evaluated. Also, the ability to use of English will be tested. The students, who will succeed, will gain right to register.
To have ALES (SAY / EA) score type and ALES and Foreign Language base score determined by the Health Sciences Institute Board and approved by the Hacettepe University Senate http://www.saglikbilimleri.hacettepe.edu.tr/en/menu/ales_foreign_language_scores-252

PhD education for surgical research requires having at least 240 ECTS credits in at least 8 semesters or having an equivalent study abroad.
PhD education for surgical research requires having at least 240 ECTS credits in at least 8 semesters or having an equivalent study abroad.
In order to have a doctoral degree from Surgical Research field, successfully completing the at least 240 ECTS course package of the program and successfully defending the thesis is required. Before the completion of the PhD thesis, publishing at least one scientific article and presenting in an international meeting is also required.

PhD in Basic Surgical Research at Hacettepe University

About PhD in Basic Surgical Research

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Basic Surgical Research at Hacettepe University

Entry Requirements

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