CBRN Master’s Program
1. About the Program
The CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) Master’s Program is a practice-oriented and interdisciplinary graduate program designed to address the prevention, management, and mitigation of CBRN-related risks within the context of increasing disaster risks, asymmetric threats, and critical infrastructure security.
The program aims to enable students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to evaluate CBRN threats from scientific, technical, managerial, and strategic perspectives. In line with the structure of a master’s degree, the program is designed to develop professional competence and applied expertise.
2. Program Objectives
The objectives of the program are as follows:
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To educate experts capable of evaluating CBRN threats using an interdisciplinary approach.
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To provide application-oriented knowledge and skills for the prevention and management of CBRN risks.
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To train qualified human resources capable of contributing to detection, analysis, and response processes in CBRN incidents.
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To educate graduates who can act in accordance with national and international CBRN legislation and ethical principles.
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To develop a holistic perspective in disaster management, public health, and environmental security.
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To train graduates who can effectively use current technologies and digital tools employed in the CBRN field.
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To meet the demand for qualified CBRN experts in the public and private sectors.
3. Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates who successfully complete the program will be able to:
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Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge related to CBRN threats.
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Analyze national and international CBRN legislation.
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Assess CBRN risks using scientific methods.
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Develop solution-oriented response approaches for CBRN incidents.
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Effectively use current technologies applied in the CBRN field.
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Contribute to inter-institutional coordination during CBRN emergencies.
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Evaluate impacts on public health, the environment, and critical infrastructure.
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Plan and report practice-oriented studies.
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Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
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Act with ethical, environmental, and social responsibility awareness.
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Develop lifelong learning awareness.
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Conduct strategic and policy-oriented evaluations in the CBRN field.
4. Graduate Profile
Graduates of the program are professionals who can assess CBRN threats from multiple dimensions, possess strong applied competencies, work effectively in interdisciplinary settings, and prioritize the public interest.
5. Employment Opportunities
Graduates may be employed in the following areas:
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Public institutions and organizations
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Disaster and emergency management units
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Security and defense organizations
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Health and public health institutions
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Environmental and radiation safety fields
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Private sector (risk management, security, and occupational health and safety)
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National and international organizations
6. Teaching and Learning Approach
The teaching and learning process is conducted through a student-centered and practice-oriented approach. Theoretical knowledge is supported by case analyses, scenario-based studies, and project-based applications.
7. Assessment and Evaluation
Student achievement is assessed through midterm exams, final exams, projects, reports, and presentations. Assessment and evaluation processes are conducted in a transparent and traceable manner.
8. Distinctive Practice
Within the scope of the program, a scenario- and case-based educational approach is implemented to enable students to transform theoretical knowledge into practice. This approach contributes to the development of graduates’ professional competencies oriented toward real-world CBRN applications.
9. Academic and Institutional Alignment of the Program
The program:
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Is aligned with Level 7 of the Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TQF-HE).
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Is implemented in accordance with the quality assurance principles of the Council of Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK).
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Is regularly reviewed within the framework of a continuous improvement approach.
