Bachelor in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Tuition fees for Bachelor in Molecular Biology and Genetics are 18,400 USD per year.

This bachelor's program in Molecular Biology and Genetics examines the molecular basis of life, covering topics such as cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular genetics, and biotechnology. Students typically engage in laboratory coursework alongside classroom study, learning techniques used to investigate DNA, proteins, and cellular processes. The curriculum builds from foundational biology, chemistry, and mathematics courses toward more specialized study of gene expression, genetic engineering, and molecular mechanisms of disease. Graduates pursue careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, healthcare-related fields, agriculture, and further graduate or medical study in the life sciences. The program runs for 4 years and is taught in English, supporting engagement with the international scientific literature that dominates molecular biology and genetics research. It is offered at İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, a city with a concentration of research universities and institutions active in the biological and health sciences. Being based in Ankara connects students to a broader scientific research environment relevant to molecular biology. Throughout the four years, students typically move from general biology, chemistry, and mathematics courses into more specialized subjects such as molecular genetics, biochemistry, and biotechnology, generally supported by laboratory work that develops hands-on research skills. The program is designed to prepare graduates for further study or careers that require an understanding of molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying biological processes.