Admissions
for graduate programs
The graduate programs are organized to provide an excellent training in basic and applied research areas of molecular biology and genetics. The main research activities of the department are on molecular genetics (genetic predisposition to cancer, tumor suppressor genes, gene-disease associations), molecular biology (regulation of transcription, differential expression, epigenetics), molecular cell biology (cell cycle, apoptosis, signal transduction). Immunology, bioinformatics, metabolic diseases.
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics
Admission: All applicants are required to have a B.S. degree in molecular biology and genetics, biology, or in a related field of science or engineering. Students with a B.S. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or a related field may also apply; however, such students may be requested to take several undergraduate courses in molecular biology and genetics to acquire necessary background in the field. Evaluation of applicants is based on their ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı - Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Examination) scores, past academic records, reference letters and an interview. ALES is required from resident Turkish citizens who are applying for the graduate programs. Those applicants who are not Turkish citizens, and Turkish citizens who have completed their undergrad degrees without enrolling in a Turkish University may provide GRE General Test scores instead of ALES. All other applicants must provide ALES to apply the graduate school. All non-native speakers of English are required to submit a proof of satisfactory knowledge of English.
Degree Requirements: In addition to at least 24 credit units of course work, the M.S. degree candidate must prepare and successfully defend a thesis. Expected duration to complete the M.S. program is four semesters; the maximum duration is six semesters.
CURRICULUM
Courses
| Code | Course Name | Hours | Credit | ECTS Credit |
|
| Lec. | Other | ||||
| GE 590 | Academic Practices | - | 12 | ||
| MBG 502 | Advanced Cellular Biology | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 503 | Advanced Molecular Biology | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 505 | Advanced Molecular Genetics | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 599 | Master's Thesis | - | 56 | ||
| Seminars in Molecular Biology and Genetics | - | 1 | |||
| Unrestricted graduate electives (5) | 15 | 30 | |||
The descriptions provided here for different elective course groups are only for guidance. The complete list of courses in each elective group are given in the electronic registration system.
Unrestricted Graduate Elective Courses: Selected 5XX or higher level courses with at least 3 credits offered by different departments.
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Genetics
Admission: All applicants are required to have a B.S. degree in molecular biology and genetics or in biology. Other related professional degree holders such as M.D. or veterinary M.D. may also apply. Evaluation of applicants is based on their ALES (Akademik Personel ve Lisansüstü Eğitimi Giriş Sınavı - Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Examination) scores, past academic records, reference letters and an interview. Applicants who are not Turkish citizens and Turkish citizen applicants who are residents of another country may take GRE instead of ALES. All non-native speakers of English are required to submit a proof of satisfactory knowledge of English.
Degree Requirements: 24 credit units of course work beyond the M.S. level or 48 credits of course work beyond the B.S. level is required. Ph.D. candidates must pass a qualifying exam typically on their fourth semester, and then must prepare a thesis work proposal. Preparing and defending a dissertation based on original research is the essence of the program. A dissertation based on original research is the essence of the program. The expected duration to complete the Ph.D. program is eight semesters for students who enter the program after an M.S. degree, and ten semesters for those who enter after a B.S. degree. The maximum durations are 12 and 14 semesters, respectively.
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Genetics
CURRICULUM
Courses
| Code | Course Name | Hours | Credit | ECTS Credit |
|
| Lec. | Other | ||||
| GE 690 | Academic Practices | - | 24 | ||
| MBG 513 | Bioinformatics | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 601 | Human Genetics | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 602 | Molecular and Cellular Immunology | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 603 | Molecular Bases of Cancer | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 699 | Ph.D. Dissertation | - | 140 | ||
| Seminars in Molecular Biology and Genetics | - | 1 | |||
| Unrestricted graduate electives (4) | 12 | 24 | |||
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Genetics (After a Bachelor's Degree)
CURRICULUM
Courses
| Code | Course Name | Hours | Credit | ECTS Credit |
|
| Lec. | Other | ||||
| GE 690 | Academic Practices | - | 24 | ||
| MBG 502 | Advanced Cellular Biology | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 503 | Advanced Molecular Biology | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 505 | Advanced Molecular Genetics | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 513 | Bioinformatics | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 601 | Human Genetics | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 602 | Molecular and Cellular Immunology | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 603 | Molecular Bases of Cancer | 3 | 3 | 7.5 | |
| MBG 699 | Ph.D. Dissertation | - | 140 | ||
| MBG graduate electives (3) | 9 | 22.5 | |||
| Seminars in Molecular Biology and Genetics (2) | - | 2 | |||
| Unrestricted graduate electives (6) | 18 | 36 | |||
The descriptions provided here for different elective course groups are only for guidance. The complete list of courses in each elective group are given in the electronic registration system.
Unrestricted Graduate Elective Courses: Selected 5XX or higher level courses with at least 3 credits offered by different departments.
MBG Graduate Elective Courses: All 5XX or higher level MBG coded courses with at least 3 credits.