Bachelor in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Tuition is 4,900 USD per year.

Molecular Biology and Genetics examines biological processes at the cellular and molecular level, with particular attention to how genetic information is organized, expressed, and inherited. Typical coursework includes cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology laboratory techniques, microbiology, and bioinformatics, supported by foundational chemistry, mathematics, and general biology courses. Students gain practical training in laboratory methods commonly used in the field, including DNA and RNA analysis, gene cloning, cell culture, and protein purification and analysis, reflecting the techniques used in research and biotechnology laboratories. Coursework connects molecular and genetic mechanisms to broader biological questions, such as how gene expression is regulated or how genetic changes relate to disease processes. Many programs include a research project or thesis component, in which students design and carry out an experiment under faculty supervision and learn to interpret and present laboratory data. Career paths for graduates include work in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic and research laboratories, and continued study toward graduate degrees in molecular biology, genetics, or related life science fields. This bachelor's program is taught in English over 4 years at Üsküdar University, in İstanbul, Turkey. The English-medium format connects students directly with the international scientific literature in molecular biology and genetics, which is predominantly published in English. Across the four years, the curriculum moves from foundational science coursework toward specialized molecular biology and genetics subjects combined with hands-on laboratory research.