[MSc] Medical Microbiology - Thesis - Koç University Application Platform

Koç Üniversitesi
Türkiye, Istanbul

Graduate School of Health Sciences

Study location	Türkiye, Istanbul
Type	Master, full-time
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	145

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Students with a BS/MS degree in Basic Sciences (biology, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, physics, mathematics, psychology, etc) or Health Sciences (dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical biology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, nutrition and dietetics, nursing, etc) or MD degree are eligible to apply. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Students with a BS/MS degree in Basic Sciences (biology, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, physics, mathematics, psychology, etc) or Health Sciences (dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical biology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, nutrition and dietetics, nursing, etc) or MD degree are eligible to apply.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. - You should aim to provide 2 academic references but employer references are also accepted - Referees can’t upload existing reference letters, they will be asked to complete a short form to provide a reference - You should include your referees name, position and institutional email address in the relevant section of the form - Referees will then receive an automatic email asking them to click on a link and provide their reference - If your referee can’t find this email please ask them to check their spam/junk/promotions folder - You can resend an invite to your referees to submit their reference by clicking on the “Resend invitation button” A motivation letter must be added to your application. One of the most important parts of your application is the motivation letter. Its goal is to introduce your background and support your application. In short, its goal is to answer the question: “Why are you a suitable candidate?” Write in a clear and logical manner: remember, the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you. Do not plagiarize as this will mean automatic disqualification from the evaluation process. Some points that may help you answer this question: Why have I chosen to apply to this programme? What do I expect to gain from my studies? Why does my academic and personal background make me a suitable candidate for this programme and for Koç University (potential for success, demonstrated qualities and skills)? Why is Koç University a good choice for me as an individual? Click here to check our How to write a strong Motivation Letter or Statement of Purpose video on YouTube. Application requirements: 2 Recommendation Letters English Language Proficiency: - TOEFL (for international applicants), - YDS / e-YDS or YÖKDİL (for Turkish applicants) Standardized tests: - GRE (for International applicants) - ALES (for Turkish applicants) Transcripts Statement of Purpose Please note that GRE and TOEFL requirements can’t be waived for any applicants even if they did their whole previous education in English. Click here for details.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

- You should aim to provide 2 academic references but employer references are also accepted
- Referees can’t upload existing reference letters, they will be asked to complete a short form to provide a reference
- You should include your referees name, position and institutional email address in the relevant section of the form
- Referees will then receive an automatic email asking them to click on a link and provide their reference
- If your referee can’t find this email please ask them to check their spam/junk/promotions folder
- You can resend an invite to your referees to submit their reference by clicking on the “Resend invitation button”

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

One of the most important parts of your application is the motivation letter. Its goal is to introduce your background and support your application. In short, its goal is to answer the question:
“Why are you a suitable candidate?”

Write in a clear and logical manner: remember, the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you. Do not plagiarize as this will mean automatic disqualification from the evaluation process.

Some points that may help you answer this question:

Why have I chosen to apply to this programme?
What do I expect to gain from my studies?
Why does my academic and personal background make me a suitable candidate for this programme and for Koç University (potential for success, demonstrated qualities and skills)?
Why is Koç University a good choice for me as an individual?

Click here to check our How to write a strong Motivation Letter or Statement of Purpose video on YouTube.

Application requirements:

2 Recommendation Letters

English Language Proficiency:

- TOEFL (for international applicants),
- YDS / e-YDS or YÖKDİL (for Turkish applicants)

Standardized tests:

- GRE (for International applicants)
- ALES (for Turkish applicants)

Transcripts

Statement of Purpose

Please note that GRE and TOEFL requirements can’t be waived for any applicants even if they did their whole previous education in English.

Click here for details.

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Medical Microbiology primarily deals with microorganisms that cause diseases in humans. The major working fields are the structures of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, growth properties of microorganisms, pathogenic strategies they enhanced, diagnostic approaches to infectious diseases, and efficiency of antimicrobial agents used for therapy. For that purpose, morphological studies based on a light microscope, fluorescent microscope, and electron microscope, various cultivation methods, and molecular techniques are performed.

The Medical Microbiology Masters of Science Program at Koc University offers comprehensive training to the graduates who are planning to work in the field of medical microbiology or continue to doctoral programs in the same area. The candidates of the program with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences and natural sciences are expected to be equipped with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in laboratory methods and applications in the light of the latest technological approaches.

MSc with Thesis is a full-time 2-year graduate program.