Overview

The Medical Physiology programme offered by Koc University provides doctoral-level research training in biomedical sciences with a focus on neuromuscular physiology, vascular biology, and hematophysiology. It addresses gaps in understanding the functions of the human neuromuscular system, particularly the interactions between neural pathways, sensory inputs, and motor neurons, which are difficult to study directly in humans.

Key Facts

Students engage in specialized research conducted in advanced laboratories, including studies on blood-brain barrier function, endothelial cell behavior, and hematological processes such as blood flow regulation and diagnostic technologies. The programme also explores experimental and computational approaches, including deep learning applications, microfluidics, and cellular analysis in both in vivo and in vitro settings.

The programme emphasizes experimental methodologies such as electrical and mechanical stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and electrophysiological recording techniques to investigate neural circuitries and reflex mechanisms. Research outcomes contribute to improved understanding of neurological function and support the development of diagnostic tools, treatments, and applications such as artificial limbs and clinical interventions for neuromuscular disorders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuromuscular Physiology
Blood-Brain Barrier Studies
Molecular Hematophysiology
Electrophysiological Methods (EMG and EEG Analysis)
Neural Circuit Analysis and Reflex Studies
Biomedical Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Physiology

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a BS/MS degree in Basic Sciences (biology, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, physics, mathematics, psychology, etc) or Health Sciences (dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical biology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, nutrition and dietetics, nursing etc) or MD degree are eligible to apply.

All candidates whose exam result documents are not yet ready will be evaluated based on other application requirements (GPA, Statement of Purpose, Reference Letters, CV, etc.) and interview results, and will be able to make conditional admission to the selected candidates.
Official transcripts required

English proficiency required (TOEFL for international applicants or YDS / e-YDS / YÖKDİL for Turkish applicants)
GRE (international applicants) or ALES (Turkish applicants) required
Statement of Purpose required
2 recommendation letters required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30800 USD / year

≈ 30800 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 1.235.000 TLR per year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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