Overview

Our students here at Molecular Biology and Genetics Department at Istanbul Technical University have opportunity to get experience not only in basic research areas like bacterial, yeast and human genetics, molecular immunology, protein structure and function, environmental microbiology, neurobiology and molecular modelling, but also in applicative and interdisciplinary fields such as biomaterials, bionanotechnology, biotechnological drugs, enzyme biotechnology and protein engineering.

About the Program

Along with fundamental natural sciences, students take field based courses like microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, molecular genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology, etc. and benefit from the infrastructure of ITU Dr. Orhan Ocalgiray Molecular Biology-Biotechnology and Genetics Research Centre (MOBGAM).

While some of our graduates choose to pursue academic career, others work in different fields, mostly related with medical and pharmaceutical field, such as clinical studies for new drugs, biotechnological drug development, genetic labs, biotechnology companies and IVF centres.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomineralization
Bionanotechnology
Biosensors
Biotechnological Drugs
Computational Biology
Environmental Biotechnology
Enzyme Biotechnology
Fermentation Technology
Human Genetics
Metabolic Engineering
Microbial Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-16 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology 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

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Diploma

Official Transcript

Photocopy of Passport

Blue Card(from Turkish Government)

Residence Permit

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

79000 TRY / year

≈ 79000 TRY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1759 TRY / year

≈ 1759 TRY / 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.

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