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Molecular BIology and Genetics – (M.Sc.)
Koc University
Graduate School of Sciences & Engineering (GSSE)
| Application Deadline: | Early: April 15; Regular: June 17 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Istanbul / Turkey / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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At the beginning of the 21st century, novel technologies are allowing us to make exciting new discoveries and obtain detailed knowledge of how molecules, cells, tissues, and organisms operate. Furthermore, these advances are changing the way in which we diagnose and treat human disease. In light of these developments, it is crucial that we educate today's students about biology at the molecular level. Koç University's Molecular Biology and Genetics Masters Program succeeds in providing broad and deep education in the biological sciences. The Molecular Biology and Genetics Masters Program offers advanced cell and molecular biology and genetics courses as well as electives in areas, such as cancer biology, neuroscience, and bioinformatics. Students in the Molecular Biology and Genetics program will engage in experimental research by working with faculty members in their cutting-edge research programs. The program will prepare students for careers in areas including: academia, pharmaceutical discovery and development, biotechnology, environmental sciences, food quality control, and forensics.
Contents
Required Courses:
* Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
* Communications in Biology
* Bioinformatics
Electives:
* Immunology
* Cancer Biology
* Principles of Neuroscience
* Advanced Cell Signaling
* Bioenergetics
* Parasitology
* Biotechnology
* Industrial microbiology
* Biomolecular structure, function, and dynamics
* Biomaterials
* Tissue engineering
Course Descriptions
MBGE 501 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology Topics covered will include, DNA replication and repair, gene expression mechanisms, cell cycle, organelle biogenesis, genetics, proteomics and other advanced techniques in molecular biology research.
MBGE 502 Communications in Biology An effective means of communication of scientific results is essential in biomedical research. This course will teach the student effective scientific writing, seminar and poster presentation skills.
ChBi 506 Bioinformatics The principles and computational methods to study the biological data generated by genome sequencing, gene expressions, protein profiles, and metabolic fluxes. Application of arithmetic, algebraic, graph, pattern matching, sorting and searching algorithms and statistical tools to genome analysis. Applications of Bioinformatics to metabolic engineering, drug design, and biotechnology.
MBGE 504/404 Immunology Molecular details of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Subject areas will include immune recognition, immunosuppression, communication between different immune system cell types, and autoimmunity.
MBGE 512/412 Cancer Biology Fundamental aspects of the molecular and cellular biology of tumor formation and cancer cells. Topics include cell cycle, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, the tumors interaction with other cells and tissues, approaches to treating cancer, and novel experimental approaches for the discovery of mutations that contribute to tumorigenesis.
MBGE 520/420 Principles of Neuroscience Function of different neuronal cell types and the larger organization of the mammalian nervous system: The topics include the molecular details of synaptic connectivity and its relationship to learning and memory and the causes of neurodegenerative disease.
MBGE 510/410 Advanced Cell Signaling This course will cover cellular signaling pathways in molecular detail. In particular signaling mechanisms employed by different cell types and their roles in cell and tissue differentiation and development will be studied.
MBGE 503/403 Bioenergetics Mechanisms of cellular energy generation, storage and usage, oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthesis, glycolysis, energy generation in chemotrophs will be covered.
MBGE 507/407 Parasitology Mechanisms of malaria trypanosomes, toxoplasmodium, parasitic fungi and other pathogenic organism growth, pathogenesis, evolution and interactions with the immune system will be studied in molecular and cellular detail.
ChBi 510 Industrial Microbiology Key aspects of microbial physiology; exploring the versatility of microorganisms and their diverse metabolic activities and products; industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation.
ChBi 516 Biotechnology Recombinant DNA, enzymes and other biomolecules. Molecular genetics. Commercial use of microorganisms. Cellular reactors; bioseparation techniques. Transgenic systems. Gene therapy. Biotechnology applications in environmental, agricultural and pharmaceutical problems.
MASE 542 Biomaterials Materials for biomedical applications; synthetic polymers, metals and composite materials as biomaterials; biopolymers, dendrimers, hydrogels, polyelectrolytes, drug delivery systems, implants, tissue grafts, dental materials, ophthalmic materials, surgical materials, imaging materials.
ChBi 584 Tissue Engineering The fundamentals of tissue engineering at the molecular and cellular level; techniques in tissue engineering; problems and solution in tissue engineering; transplantation of tissues in biomedicine using sophisticated equipments and materials; investigation of methods for the preparation of component of cell, effect of growth factors on tissues.
CMSE 520 Biomolecular Structure, Function and Dynamics Relationship between structure, function and dynamics in biomolecules. Overview of the biomolecular databases and application of computational methods to understand molecular interactions; networks. Principles of computational modeling and molecular dynamics of biological systems.
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Requirements
Students should apply with the completed application form which includes;
* Application Form
* Personal and Educational Background Information (CV)
* Recommendation Letters (2 for MSc, 3 for Ph.D) (3 for MS in Molecular Biology and Genetics)
* TOEFL Requirement (for those whose native language is not English)
- New Internet Based: Minimum Score 80
- Computer Based: Minimum Score 213
- Paper Based: Minimum Score 550
* ALES scores (required for all Turkish nationals)
* GRE scores (required from Foreign students; optional for Turkish students)
* Official transcripts from all the universities attended
* Statement of Purpose
* Areas of Interest (for Electrical & Computer Engineering Applicants only) ;
Areas of Interest (for Material Sciences & Engineering Applicants only)
Areas of Interest (for Mathematics Applicants only)
* Application fee of (35 TL or 20 USD or 15 Euro) must be paid to one of the below account numbers. Please indicate student name and 'GSSE Yuk.Lisans' explanation in the payment. Please include your bank receipt in your application pack.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
* One of 229 academic institutions worldwide to adopt the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), as determined by a group of scholars at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in July 2007.
* College of Administrative Sciences and Economics and Graduate School of Business accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), making Koç University the first and only Turkish university with EQUIS accreditation and one of the select group of 115 EQUIS accredited institutions in 33 countries worldwide.
* First Turkish university to be recognized in the Financial Times ranking of top international universities; Executive MBA program ranked 57th in the world
* Executive MBA program listed as one of Europe’s best 20 programs in Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper rankings, 2004.
* Koç University selected as the CFA Institute’s first program partner in Turkey and one of only 40 CFA program partners in Europe, affirming that the university curriculum adheres to professional practice standards and successfully prepares students for the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) exams.
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