Biotechnology Master's Program
General Description
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics was founded in 2011 within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Master´s level education within the department has been available since 2013. The undergraduate program begin to accept students in fall semester of 2014. The course load and course content of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs of the Molecular Biology and Genetics department were modeled after the programs of world´s leading universities. The program includes applied education as well as up-to-date theoretical knowledge in Molecular Biology and Genetics in a manner that will allow students to successfully apply the techniques of the discipline and be accomplished researchers in their areas. Through worldwide student and academician exchange schemes, projects concerning education and research are conducted in partnership with other Molecular Biology and Genetics departments in Turkey and abroad.
The undergraduate degree program in Molecular Biology and Genetics is based on 240 ECTS credits of achievement. Successful graduates of the program, who complete the program requirements, are awarded with a bachelor´s degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
First Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must satisfy the University´s General Entrance Requirements.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to obtain a B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics, students must accumulate 240 ECTS credits and successfully complete all of the core and optional courses. To pass the program, candidates must score average cumulative GPA scores of at least 2.00 over 4.00 points.
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Profile of The Programme
Undergraduate program in Molecular Biology and Genetics is a full-time program that comprises a 4 year long curriculum. Compulsory core modules in the first year are basics of Molecular Biology and Genetics, General Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. The second and third years consist of core and elective molecular biology and genetics courses. While organizing the curriculum of the undergraduate program, international standards have been upheld. All of the fourth year courses are electives. Students who complete the Molecular Biology and Genetics undergraduate program will receive a B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics and the title of "Biologist," and are entitled to continue with their studies to gain M.Sc. and PhD degrees at the related institutes in Turkey and abroad. The purpose of the program is to train expert molecular biologists who have grasped the current knowledge and techniques, and acquired research experience in the areas of “Molecular Biology and Genetics”, who are able to produce permanent solutions to current problems using their knowledge in the area, and who are able to serve different sectors.
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Key Learning Outcomes & Classified & Comparative
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Advanced level knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and bioengineering
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The ability of designing biological systems, analysis or process in order to meet up with the desired requirements/products
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The ability of identification and describing the engineering problems in biotechnology and bioengineering and proposing solution by making use of most up-to-date techniques and instruments.
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The ability of working efficiently in interdisciplinary teams and being definitive in decision making process by taking responsibilities.
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The ability of developing efficient communicating skills in the field of biotechnology and presenting oneself efficiently in social and scientific arena/platforms
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The ability to have occupational ethics and social responsibilities, intellectual conscious in areas of professional conversations, declarations, and applications
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The ability of perceiving occupational ethics and their implications on the society at legal and economic level.
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The ability of retaining the necessity of lifelong education, learning, and improvement and gain the skills to achieve this.
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The ability of perceiving the impact of genetics, and biotechnology products and solutions at the environmental, global and social levels.
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The ability to express oneself in English orally and in writing at global platform.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Molecular Biology and Genetics undergraduate program may be employed as expert molecular biologists in the R&D, quality control or analysis departments of private establishments that serve in industries such as agriculture, pharmaceutical, food, etc. Those who fulfill the requirements (such as the KPSS exam) may also work in government organizations. Graduates of the Molecular Biology and Genetic undergraduate program can be employed as teacher in high schools. Furthermore, graduates may continue with their studies in the M.Sc. and PhD programs in Turkey and abroad.
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Access to Further Studies
Graduates, upon successful acquisition of the undergraduate degree, can enter graduate programs as M.Sc. and PhD candidates with the condition of having the minimum required scores in the ALES and foreign language (such as UDS, TOEFL, IELTS, KPDS, etc.) examinations.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Attendance to at least 70% of theoretical courses and at least 80% of practical lab work is mandatory. Those who fulfill the attendance requirement may take the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and one final exam for each course. Both midterm and final exam contributions are 50% to the final grade. The marks from homework, lab exams, quizzes, etc. can contribute to the midterm score. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. In order to be successful in the undergraduate program, students must score at least 40 points in the final exam. Students who receive one of these grades are considered successful: AA, BA, BB, CB and CC. However, for the students with an overall GPA of at least 2.00, DC and DD grades are treated as conditional passes.
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Graduation Requirements
To complete this program successfully, it is required to pass the core and optional courses of 240 ECTS and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA score of at least 2.00 over 4.00 points.
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Program başkanı ve koordinatörü:
Prof.Dr. Aydın TÜRKEÇ,
Bursa Uludag Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi,
Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü,
16059-Bursa.
E-posta: mbgenetik@uludag.edu.tr
Tel: (0224) 294 2861
Faks: (0224) 294 1898
Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics consists of two professors, four assistant professors, and a research assistant. There are three divisions, namely “Molecular genetics” “Molecular cell biology” and "Bioinformatics and Computational Biology" inside the department. Students of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics are able to carry out their research in four different research labs that are equipped and available for research in all areas of molecular biology and genetics. These are Molecular Microbiology, Plant Molecular Biology, and Human Genetics, and cancer biology research labs. Undergraduate students are able to participate in research projects under the guidance of the faculty.
| 1. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| BYT5001 |
INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5181 |
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MA THESIS I |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYT5191 |
THESIS CONSULTING I |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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18 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 2. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| BYT5002 |
INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5172 |
SEMINAR |
Compulsory |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
| BYT5182 |
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS II |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYT5192 |
THESIS CONSULTING II |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| FEN5000 |
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND PUBLICATION ETHICS |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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12 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 3. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| BYT5183 |
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS III |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYT5193 |
THESIS CONSULTING III |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
25 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 4. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| BYT5184 |
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MSC THESIS IV |
Compulsory |
4 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| BYT5194 |
THESIS CONSULTANTS IV |
Compulsory |
0 |
1 |
0 |
25 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 1. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| BIO5209 |
ONCOGENES AND CARCINOGENESIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BM5701 |
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5005 |
INTRODUCTION TO POPULATION GENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5009 |
INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY APPLICATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5011 |
BASIC FOOD SAFETY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5013 |
INTRODUCTION TO PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5015 |
BIOMIMETIC APPLICATIONS IN TEXTILES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5017 |
INTRODUCTION TO FUNCTIONAL FOODS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| CEV5305 |
PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| GMB5031 |
USE OF ENZYMES IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG5425 |
FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG5433 |
CELL CYCLE REGULATION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| TAB5007 |
ECOLOGY OF FORAGES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| 2. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| BIO5206 |
ECOGENETICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BM5130 |
BIOINFORMATIC ALGORITHM |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5004 |
INTRODUCTION TO PLANT BREEDING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5008 |
DIAGNOSTIC METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| BYT5012 |
INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG5424 |
PROTEOMICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG5430 |
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF CANCER |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| MBG5436 |
RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| ZTK5304 |
GENOME ANALYSIS IN LIVESTOK |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
