The Clinical Periodontology master program without thesis was founded in 2019 and first graduates are expected to receive their degrees in 2021.

• The graduates of our program will have basic knowledge of Periodontology both theoretically and clinically, and they will be qualified to work in the clinical practice in the field of Periodontology.

• To train professionals who possess the knowledge and skills to perform clinical practice at a basic level in the field of Periodontology and Oral Implantology.Thus, the graduates of the program can effectively respond to the individual needs of their patients and their communities.

The graduates who successfully complete all courses in the curriculum will receive “Master of Science” degree without thesis in Clinical Periodontology.

Master of Science without Thesis

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Admission requirements are described in detail under the heading “Student Admission” in the section titled “About İstanbul Altınbaş University”. Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education in Faculty of Dentistry are eligible to apply. a minimum score of 65 from the exams organized by ÖSYM (YDS, e-YDS, YÖKDİL ..) or - equivalent score from CPE, CAE, TOEFL IBT, PTE Academy is also required. Due to the fact that the special status student is no longer available for English-taught programmes, candidates may sit an English proficiency exam administered by Altınbaş University School of Foreign Languages. A2 English proficiency level is required for admission to PhD degree programmes. If students achieve passing score at this examination, they can enroll in the programme. If not, they will be required to attend English preparatory classes. If students can obtain the required passing score in English proficiency exam they will take when the preparatory class is over, they will be allowed to enroll in the programme.

The prerequiresites about the recognition of previous education (formal, informal, non-formal) as well as horizontal and vertical transitions are conducted within the content of “The regulations on the principles of transition between associate degree and license programs” which was approved by the Administrative Committee of İstanbul Altınbaş University in accordance with the “The regulations of the Postgraduate education” of the Turkish Higher Education Council.

The prerequiresites for graduation consists of successfully completion of all available courses in the program. The program consists of a minimum of ten courses (equivalent to 60 ECTS credits), a seminar course, project and manuscript preparation. Term project course is non-credit and evaluated as successful or unsuccessful.

The graduates of our program will have deep knowledge of Periodontology both theoretically and clinically, and they will be qualified to work iin the hospitals or in the private practices in the field of Periodontology.

The graduates of our program may be employed both in public and private sector as competent professionals of the branch of periodontology.

Students who graduated from non-thesis master's programs after 06.02.2013 do not have the right to apply for doctoral programs. However, they may apply for thesis-based master's programs provided they meet the requirements set by the Senate.

Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations”

Full-time

There are currently two professor, one associate professor, three assistant professors in the PhD program of Periodontology. Altınbaş University, Faculty of Dentistry is located in Bakırköy Health Campus which consists of facilities for pre-clinic, clinic and research activities. Patient care services are given in the Master’s clinic and surgery rooms. There are biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, pathology, physiology, chemistry, biological sciences and pharmoceutical technology research laboratories for research activities of students. There is also a library with a wide range of accessibility to both published and electronical data. ISO 9001-2015 quality management system is used in the Dental Hospital.

Professor, Dr. Şebnem Dirikan İpçi Altınbaş University, Faculty of Dentistry, Periodontology Department Kartaltepe Mahallesi, İncirli caddesi, No:11 Bakırköy/Istanbul e-mail: sebnem.dirikan@altınbaş.edu.tr phone: +90 212 709 45 28 Bologna Coordinators: Prof. Şebnem Dirikan İpçi, Assoc. Prof. Başak Bıyıkoğlu Emails: sebnem.dirikan@altinbas.edu tr., basak.biyikoglu@altinbas.edu.tr Address: Kartaltepe mahallesi, İncirli caddesi, No: 11 Bakırköy-İstanbul Phone: +90 212 709 45 28

• Prof. Dr. ŞEBNEM DİRİKAN İPCİ