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.

In light of these developments, it is crucial that we educate today’s students about biology at the molecular level. Koc University’s Molecular Biology and Genetics program succeeds in providing broad and deep education in the biological sciences.

Careers

Students in the Molecular Biology and Genetics program will engage in experimental research by working with faculty members in their cutting-edge research programs.

The program will prepare students for careers in areas including: academia, pharmaceutical discovery and development, biotechnology, environmental sciences, food quality control, and forensics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Communications in Biology
Bioenergetics
Immunology
Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation
Parasitology
Proteomics and Protein Chemistry
Advanced Studies in Cellular Signalling
The Biology of Cancer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 5 other PhDs in Genetics in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal and Educational Background Information (CV)

3 Recommendation Letters

TOEFL

GRE scores (required from Foreign students; optional for Turkish students)

Official transcripts from all the universities attended

Statement of Purpose

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25500 USD / year

≈ 25500 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 950,000 TLR per 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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