1. ABOUT THE PROGRAM
1.1 Objective
Our Molecular Biology and Genetics Doctoral Program has commenced accepting students under the auspices of the Graduate School of our university. The department actively conducts scientific research in the fields of cancer molecular biology, neurodegenerative diseases, the investigation of molecules for diagnosis and therapy, and experimental phycology. Today, there is a global need for specialized researchers in the understanding of the molecular underpinnings and heredity of diseases, in the discovery of new drug and vaccine processes to overcome pandemics, and in the conversion of biological resources into final products and services. Proceeding from this standpoint, our program's primary principle is to conduct research at international standards and to train new researchers. Graduates who successfully complete the doctoral program can pursue careers as researchers or specialists in various domestic and international institutions, organizations, institutes, research centers, hospitals, and universities.
1.2. Program Duration
The Molecular Biology and Genetics Doctoral Program, excluding any scientific preparation period, consists of eight semesters for those admitted with a thesis-based master's degree, starting from the term in which they enroll in coursework, regardless of whether they register for each semester. The maximum completion time is twelve semesters. For those admitted with a bachelor's degree, the program consists of ten semesters, and the maximum completion time is fourteen semesters.
1.3. Goal
The program aims to train competent scientists who can follow scientific developments in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics, solve problems using scientific methods, generate original solutions to scientific problems, and participate as researchers or leaders in national/international research endeavors, as well as contribute to or lead project and article writing processes.
1.4. Language of Instruction
The language of instruction for the program is Turkish.
2. Doctoral Program Outcomes
Students of the Molecular Biology and Genetics Doctoral Program are expected to acquire the following knowledge, skills, and competencies by the time of graduation:
- The ability to research, comprehend, develop, and apply topics from different areas of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
- The ability to develop research strategies in core specialization areas offered within the doctoral program, such as molecular cell biology, biotechnology, cancer molecular biology, and neurodegenerative diseases.
- The ability to develop scientific methods relevant to the field, or to apply existing methods to different areas.
- The ability to follow the latest literature and innovations, integrate them with knowledge acquired during doctoral studies to design projects, and produce written and oral outputs from obtained data for both academic and non-academic groups.
- The competence to generate solutions to social and scientific issues within the field and related sectors, considering ethical principles, based on knowledge acquired at the master's level.