DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Molecular Biology and Genetics

General Description

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

1   Acquiring knowledge in the fields of molecular biology and genetics
2   Having knowledge of in vitro, in vivo and clinical research methods
3   Being able to use molecular biology and genetic techniques
4   Understanding the research process from hypothesis generation to final presentation
5   Being able to generate testable research questions from the observations
6   Being able to scan the literature, conduct a research project, record and analyze the data
7   Knowing and practicing all relevant national/international/professional, ethical and
8   Displaying effective communication skills including oral and written presentation

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

Every student must register to a total of 30 ECTS each semester. 135 out of 240 ECTS must be thesis studies. A total of 120 ECTS (including 12 ECTS specialized field topic) must be completed in four semesters during during course period.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
Z 1 MBG 6109 ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 2 MBG 6135 COMPUTATIONAL BIOPHYSICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 3 MBG 6134 ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 4 MBG 6133 BIOINFORMATICS DATA SKILLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 5 MBG 6136 OPTICAL DESIGNS FOR IMAGING IN BIOMEDICAL FIELD ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 6 MBG 6106 MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR THERAPEUTICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 7 MBG 6112 DATABASES IN BIOINFORMATICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 8 MBG 6108 ADVANCED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN GENOMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 9 MBG 6113 ADVANCED TISSUE REPAIR AND REGENERATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 10 MBG 6126 ADVANCED MICROBIAL GENETICS AND GENOMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 11 MBG 6127 GENETICALLY MODIFIED ANIMAL MODELS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 12 MBG 6118 ADVANCED CANCER BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 13 MBG 6128 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOPHOTONICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 14 MBG 6129 ADVANCED NEUROSCIENCE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 15 MBG 6120 EPIGENETICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 16 MBG 6130 STEM CELLS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 17 MBG 6131 CURRENT TOPICS IN IMMUNOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 18 MBG 6103 ADVANCED GENETICS AND GENOMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 15
Z 19 MBG 6104 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 20 MBG 6105 MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 21 MBG 6124 RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE 2 2 0 12
Z 22 MBG 6101 ADVANCED MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 15
Z 23 MBG 6123 APPLICATIONS OF BIOENGINEERING IN HEALTH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 24 MBG 6111 GENOME EDITING TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 25 MBG 6114 HIGH THROUGHPUT GENOMIC DATA ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 26 MBG 6115 ADVANCED HUMAN GENETICS AND GENOMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
Z 27 MBG 6132 CURRENT TOPICS IN MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 12
G 28 MBG 6102 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND ETHICS REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
G 29 MBG 6096 SEMINAR SEMINAR 0 3 0 3
B 30 MBG 6198 SPECIALIZED FIELD EXPERTNESS 0 3 0 21
B 31 MBG 6199 THESIS THESIS 0 0 0 135

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