BScMolecular Biology and Genetics
Study location | Turkey, Istanbul |
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Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | BSc |
Course code | 27 |
Tuition fee | US$21,500 per year |
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Application fee | TRY 360 one-time Non-Refundable Application Fee |
Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Language requirements | English |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. 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: 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:
Mandatory application documents 1- An international standard university admission exam score or an international diploma grade Please refer to the Acceptable Exams and Diplomas and Minimum Eligibility Scores and Grades section for details. 2- Official High School Diploma (if available at the time of submission) 3- Official high school transcripts (or predicted high school GPA) 4- English language proficiency exam score Since English is the medium of instruction at Koç University, you should demonstrate competence in the language by submitting one of the Eligible English Proficiency Exam Score reports and sharing the electronic scores for verification. Students who submit a valid English Proficiency Exam Result and/or students who completed the last 3 years of high school education in a country where the official language is English (as recognized by the Turkish Higher Education authorities) will be exempted from attending the English Language Center (ELC) and will directly begin their undergraduate courses. IELTS is not currently accepted in Turkey by the Higher Education Council of Turkey. 5 – Valid passport or national ID Optional application documents 1 – Extra-curricular activities |
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Overview
Our BSc in Molecular Biology and Genetics Program has a duration of 4 years, is taught in English, and offers a supportive learning environment of small class sizes, excellent professors, and academic and extra-curricular support services for international students (Careers Services, International Office, Counselling, Student Clubs, Office of Learning and Teaching and more).
Koç University’s students in the Molecular Biology and Genetics program take classes that provide fundamental knowledge of the different branches of biology. These courses include biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, and developmental biology.
The Molecular Biology and Genetics program also offers various elective courses for advanced students who wish to focus on specific areas, such as cancer biology, neuroscience, proteomics, and bioinformatics.
Students in the Molecular Biology and Genetics program will have opportunities to further develop their skills and knowledge by working with faculty members in their cutting-edge research programs in fields that include:
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
- Proteomics
- Cancer
- Mitochondrial Function and Ageing
- Neuroscience
- Cell division/Cell Cycle
- Molecular Biology of Human Diseases
- Circadian Rhythm
- Plant Biotechnology
- Stem Cell Biology
Additionally, students can benefit from doing double majors, minors, summer internships, and semester exchange periods at top-rated programs in our partner universities in the US, Europe, and Asia for no extra cost.
Programme structure
Programme curriculum”:https://science.ku.edu.tr/en/departments/molecular-biology-and-genetics/curriculum/”
Career opportunities
A great majority of our graduates are accepted to the Ph.D. programs of leading U.S. universities with full scholarships. Others find jobs in R&D and QC laboratories, production, sales and marketing departments of industrial companies.
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