Overview

Key facts about the Molecular Biology and Genetics programme

The main research activities of the Molecular Biology and Genetics programme from Bilkent University are on molecular genetics (genetic predisposition to cancer, tumor suppressor genes, gene-disease associations), molecular biology (regulation of transcription, differential expression, epigenetics), molecular cell biology (cell cycle, apoptosis, signal transduction). Immunology, bioinformatics, metabolic diseases.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Methods and Academic Publication Ethics

Academic Practices

Advanced Cellular Biology

Advanced Molecular Biology

Advanced Molecular Genetics

Master's Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 6 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

GRE^®

153 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to have a B.S. degree in molecular biology and genetics, biology, or in a related field of science or engineering.

Students with a B.S. degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or a related field may also apply; however, such students may be requested to take several undergraduate courses in molecular biology and genetics to acquire necessary background in the field.

Evaluation of applicants is based on their ALES scores, past academic records, reference letters and an interview.

Applicants who are not Turkish citizens and Turkish citizen applicants who are residents of another country may take GRE instead of ALES. All non-native speakers of English are required to submit a proof of satisfactory knowledge of English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

17600 USD / year

≈ 17600 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 535.400 TL per semester

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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