DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

Department of Genomics and Molecular Biotechnology was established in 2016 with the approval of YOK. Our department has 18 professors competent in various fields of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Molecular Biology and Genetics doctorate program started training in 2016-2017 Academic year. The duration of the program is 8 semesters and total 4 years. The language of the program is English.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics (PhD)

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma.. Minimum GPA 80/100 or 3/4, minimum score of 60 from the National Central Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, or 50 in graduate medical residency examination (TUS) minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (YDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained fromTOEFLetc, and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (minimum score of 75).Transcript.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

A successful student who has completed at least one semester at any postgraduate programme may be admitted to an institute at the University by lateral transfer. Requirements for admission of students by lateral transfer are determined by the Board of Directors of the Institute.Students who have matriculated after they have successfully passed the postgraduate entrance exam may be exempted from the courses they have already taken in other institutes upon the proposal of the relevant department and the approval of the Board of Directors of the Institute. However, the total credits of the exempted courses cannot exceed 1/3 of the credits required to finish the relevant programme.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order to graduate from the program, it is necessary to acquire 105 ECTS credits (including 3 ECTS seminars and 21 ECTS specialized field) from the courses and 135 ECTS credits from thesis. A total of 240 ECTS credits must be acquired. The minimum GPA should be 2.50 / 4.00 for each course.

Profile of the Programme

Department of Genomics and Molecular Biotechnology started its graduate programme in 2016-2017 Academic year. The aims of this program are; to train individuals with advanced, basic and current theoretical knowledge in Genomics, Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics; to equip students with advanced scientific skills such as advanced data collection, project writing, project management, international scientific communication, writing articles to prepare them for both advanced laboratory techniques and carry out independent research. Students may choose courses from other departments, institutes or universities.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates may perform their profession in the public and private sectors.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctoral studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment of the students success is done with 1 midterm exam 1 final exam, 1 makeup exam, assignments and projects. To be successful in this course the grade received must be minimum 75 (/ 100)

Graduation Requirements

Students must acquire 240 ECTS (105 ECTS of courses and 135 ECTS dissertation) to graduate. The minimum GPA should be 2.50 / 4.00 for each course.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Doç. Dr. Güneş ÖZHAN
gunes.ozhan@deu.edu.tr