Overview

At the beginning of the 21st century, novel technologies are allowing us to make exciting new discoveries and obtain detailed knowledge of how molecules, cells, tissues, and organisms operate. Furthermore, these advances are changing the way in which we diagnose and treat human disease.

Key Features

In light of these developments, it is crucial that we educate today’s students about biology at the molecular level.

Koç University’s Molecular Biology and Genetics program succeeds in providing broad, deep, and rigorous education in the biological sciences.

The Molecular Biology and Genetics programme at Koc University also offers various elective courses for advanced students who wish to focus on specific areas, such as cancer biology, neuroscience, proteomics, and bioinformatics.

The Molecular Biology and Genetics faculty have recently won several prestigious awards, including the ERC Starting Grant, the Turkish Academcy of Sciences Young Scientist Award, the L’Oreal Young Women in Science Award, the EMBO Installation Grant, and the Marie Curie Reintegration Grant.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biochemistry

Genetics

Independent Study

Topics In Bioenergetics

Immunology

Post-transcriptional Gene Regulation

Parasitology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

135 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of one of the acceptable international test score reports or diploma grades, if available. Please refer to the Acceptable Exams and Diplomas and Minimum Eligibility Scores and Grades section for a complete list. Applying with a test score or a diploma not included in this list significantly diminishes your admission chances.

Motivation letter: this is a written expression of your qualities as an applicant and will often be a very important way for Faculty members to understand why you are an appropriate candidate for their program

At least (1) letter of recommendation in English

If available, a copy of your High School Diploma and its Turkish translation if the original diploma is not in English. Please refer to Certifying Copies of your Original Documents

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

38000 USD / year

≈ 38000 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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