Profile of the Program
Molecular Biology and Genetics undergraduate program includes 4 year (8 semesters) education program excluding English preparatory class. As one of the main disciplines among modern natural sciences, Molecular Biology and Genetics aims to understand the molecular mechanisms both under normal and disease conditions. The main studies in Molecular Biology and Genetics involve that how genes on the DNA are transcribed into RNA and RNA is subsequently translated into proteins. Proteins are as the functional units in a cell, they serve as an enzymes, structural proteins and transport proteins form building blocks to effector molecules in cellular organisms. For example, starting from recognition of double stranded structure of DNA by J. Watson and F. Crick in 1953, recombinant DNA technology, monoclonal antibodies, transgenic applications in an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form and genome editing allowed revolutionary developments in this field.
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics search for an answer in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics using modern technologies and working interdisciplinary. Approach of our department to interdisciplinary studies enables connection between important fields such as basic biology, medicine, food industry and pharmaceutics. Theoretical courses will be supported by laboratory courses in which learners will play an active role.
Occupational Profile of the Graduates:
The graduates of the program will be employed in public and private sector. Among these institutions and institutions, pharmaceutical companies and institutions engaged in biotechnological research and production, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture, IVF (In vitro fertilisation) Centers, Hospitals and Diagnostic Laboratories, Hygiene Schools, Forensic Medicine, TUBITAK, Special research centers, Technoparks and sectors like these are included. A significant number of students who have graduated from the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics continue their academic and post-doctoral studies and choose academic career and work as a faculty member in both national and international universities. As the language of instruction is English, our graduates will be able to work abroad, in companies in the USA and European Union countries. They will be able to work in various sectors such as research-development (R&D) and project design depending on the institution and expertise of our graduates.
International University / Elilatoni Joseph Part 1 - Molecular Biology and Genetics
International University / Elilatoni Joseph Part 2 - Molecular Biology and Genetics