Master of science degree is a program lasting at least 2 years that includes 24 credit courses (10 elective and 14 obligatory), 1 seminar, clinical and laboratory work and thesis study. The program is available for veterinarians who have a 5 year-undergraduate diploma. Thesis topics include reproductive biotechnology, reproductive oncology, reproductive herd health, udder health and milk hygiene, pre- and post-partum problems and infertility in domestic animals. The students who complete the program succesfully, recieve the title of “scientific expert”. The masters degree program is divided into 2- “with thesis” and “without thesis”.

a) To obtain detailed knowledge and skills in veterinary obstetrics and gynecology field. b) To be familiar with basic problems, methods and historical developments in the field. c) To be able to follow recent developments and to comprehend scientific theories. d) To train researchers needed by the public institutions, private sector and universities who have ability of planning, conducting and concluding scientific research.

Detailed and current knowledge in the field and internalise interdiciplinary interactions and reachs unique descriptions. - Ability of planning, designing, practise and adaptation with scientific integrity of research process. - contribute to a unique study and to publish a part or whole of his/her studies in a national and/or international peer-reviewed journal. - The capasity of applying recent and modern technical and professional techniques at a specialized level towards sector or field of study. - To develop new ideas and methods for technological, social and cultural development or scientific society - The ability to critically analyse, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated ideas and adopting their knowledge and skills to new or unfamiliar situations. To communicate and conduct their speciality field to colleague, scientific communities and citizens. - Skills of contribution to technological, social and cultural progress in academic and professional framework. - Behaviours in accordance with scientific thoughts and opinions appropriate for professional ethics.

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Associate Prof. Dr. Banu KAŞKATEPE E-mail : Banu.Kaskatepe@ankara.edu.tr CV :

Head of Sub-Department Prof. Dr. Mehmet Rıfat VURAL E-mail : vural@ankara.edu.tr CV :

Associate Prof. Dr. Seçkin SALAR E-mail : seckinsalar87@yahoo.com CV :

Associate Prof. Dr. Murat Onur YAZLIK E-mail : murat.onur.yazlik@ankara.edu.tr CV :