The information and program qualifications related to the Polar Sciences (English) Master of Science Program, under the Department of Polar Sciences of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
To ensure that ITU takes place as the first Turkish University to conduct polar education in the Arctic Region, especially within the Association of Universities in the Arctic Region,
Evaluating the potential in ITU with the interdisciplinary Master's program and ensuring that scientists working on the subject are brought together on a common platform,
To ensure the importance of the proposed Master's program in oceanographic studies related to the Polar Regions, considering the National Marine Research Program (UDAP)'s target of Strengthening the Researcher Manpower Capacity and Employment in Marine Sciences as a marine research priority in our country,
The fact that ITU students are at a good level because they come from the first percentile in the university exam, that they receive good education at ITU and that they prefer graduate programs is to make a significant contribution to the development of Turkey in Polar Sciences.
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Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Term / 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be All Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Physical, Physics Engineering, Genetics and Bioengineering, Chemistry / Kimya, Chemical-Biological Engineering, Mathematics Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Architecture, Medicine, Medical Engineering.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 20
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Graduation must be All Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Physical, Physics Engineering, Genetics and Bioengineering, Chemistry / Kimya, Chemical-Biological Engineering, Mathematics Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Architecture, Medicine, Medical Engineering.
Quota (For International Students): 10
Transfer Quota : 2
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
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Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
I - Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge of Polar Sciences based on undergraduate level qualifications (Skill III); ability to develop and deepen at the level of expertise (Knowledge I); to be able to interpret and create new information by integrating information from different disciplines (Skill IV).
II - Ability to use knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills related to Polar Sciences in interdisciplinary studies (Field Specific Competence XVI); and to comprehend interdisciplinary interaction (Knowledge II).
III - Ability to solve complex problems related to Polar Sciences by using research methods, developing new strategic approaches and taking responsibility (Skill V) (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility VII); being able to evaluate knowledge and skills with a critical approach and direct their learning (Learning Competence IX); to be able to carry out a work that requires expertise independently (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility VI).
IV - Being able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to Polar Sciences (Competence of Working Independently and Taking Responsibility VIII); being able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and take action to change them when necessary (Communication and Social Competence XI).
V - To be able to supervise the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to Polar Sciences by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and to teach these values (Field-Specific Competence XIV); being able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes (Field-Specific Competence XV).
VI - By supporting the current developments related to the Polar Sciences and their own studies with quantitative and qualitative data, they can teach information and communication technologies (Communication and Social Competence) together with computer software at the level required by polar sciences and a foreign language at an advanced level in international platforms. XIII) using (Communication and Social Competence XII) in a written, verbal and/or visual format (Field-specific competency XVII) (Communication Social Competence X).
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
Program course exceed: 24 credits (12 compulsory + 12 elective courses):
Advanced Mathematics (PST 509E)
Polar Oceanography (YSB 583E)
Polar Meteorology and Climate
Spatial Data and Systems in Polar Regions
Glaciology, Sea Ice and Ice Sheet Science
Polar Biogeochemistry
Philosophy of Science and Ethics
Late Quaternary Climate Changes
Polar Magmatism
Discovery of New Natural Biomolecules
Modeling of Polar Regions
Human Impact in the Polar Regions
Polar Remote Sensing
Role of Changing Arctic Climate in Stratospheric Dynamics
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Public sector:
- Relevant ministries
- Universities
- Environmental agencies
- TUBITAK Marmara Research Center Polar Instıtute
Private sector:
- Industry and technology companies
- Consulting companies
- Laboratories
- R&D units of companies
- Design offices etc.
Other:
- European Commission
- NATO
- IMO (International Maritime Organization)
- EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency)
- Institutions and organizations that conduct research and work on the poles
- Organizations affiliated with the United Nations
- International institutions as well as multinational companies and universities and research centers in other countries
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2024 | 1 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 I - Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge of Polar Sciences based on undergraduate level qualifications (Skill III); ability to develop and deepen at the level of expertise (Knowledge I); to be able to interpret and create new information by integrating information from different disciplines (Skill IV).
P.O.2 II - Ability to use knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills related to Polar Sciences in interdisciplinary studies (Field Specific Competence XVI); and to comprehend interdisciplinary interaction (Knowledge II).
P.O.3 III - Ability to solve complex problems related to Polar Sciences by using research methods, developing new strategic approaches and taking responsibility (Skill V) (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility VII); being able to evaluate knowledge and skills with a critical approach and direct their learning (Learning Competence IX); to be able to carry out a work that requires expertise independently (Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility VI).
P.O.4 IV - Being able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to Polar Sciences (Competence of Working Independently and Taking Responsibility VIII); being able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and take action to change them when necessary (Communication and Social Competence XI).
P.O.5 V - To be able to supervise the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to Polar Sciences by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and to teach these values (Field-Specific Competence XIV); being able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes (Field-Specific Competence XV).
P.O.6 VI - By supporting the current developments related to the Polar Sciences and their own studies with quantitative and qualitative data, they can teach information and communication technologies (Communication and Social Competence) together with computer software at the level required by polar sciences and a foreign language at an advanced level in international platforms. XIII) using (Communication and Social Competence XII) in a written, verbal and/or visual format (Field-specific competency XVII) (Communication Social Competence X).
Program Coordinator
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