Overview

The Biomedical Sciences and Engineering programme offered by Koc University emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, aiming to develop innovative technologies and approaches that improve patient well-being and healthcare outcomes.

Key Facts

Students engage in a wide range of research areas such as computational biology, bioengineering, biomaterials, and cardiovascular mechanics. The programme integrates theoretical knowledge with applied research, enabling students to work on topics including artificial organs, biosensors, drug delivery systems, and advanced biomedical technologies.

The programme supports research from the early stages of study, guided by faculty from multiple disciplines and supported by advanced facilities. Students develop expertise through collaborative projects, gaining the skills needed to contribute to scientific innovation and advancements in healthcare, culminating in independent research and a doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational and Quantitative Biology
Biomaterials and Bioengineering
Molecular Biochemistry
Biofluidics and Cardiovascular Mechanics
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 4 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV (personal and educational background) required
3 recommendation letters required
TOEFL iBT minimum 80 (taken at state universities in Turkey) or YDS / e-YDS / YÖKDİL minimum 80
ALES minimum 80 or GRE minimum 156
Official transcripts from all attended universities required
Statement of Purpose required
Applications with missing documents will not be evaluated
GRE and TOEFL scores can be submitted later, but not having them reduces admission chances

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Fully-funded

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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Scholarships Information

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