Bachelor in Molecular Biology and Genetics

This 4 years program is taught in English at Istanbul Atlas University in İstanbul, Turkey. Molecular Biology and Genetics examines how living organisms store, transmit, and express genetic information, and how molecular processes underpin health and disease. Coursework typically covers cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, molecular genetics, immunology, and laboratory techniques such as DNA sequencing, protein analysis, and cell culture. Students learn to design experiments, interpret genetic data, and apply molecular tools used in research and diagnostics, building familiarity with laboratory equipment and safety practices along the way. The field sits at the intersection of biology and chemistry, drawing on statistics and bioinformatics to analyze large data sets generated by modern sequencing methods. Group projects and laboratory rotations expose students to different research areas before they choose a focus for later coursework or a thesis project. Graduates go on to work in research laboratories, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, genetic testing services, forensic science units, and academic institutions, or continue into graduate study in the life sciences, where many pursue more specialized research in genomics, cell biology, or biomedical science. Studying at Istanbul Atlas University places students in İstanbul, giving access to the wider academic and professional environment of the city while completing a program structured around the standard progression expected for this field. Over the course of the 4 years program, students move from foundational coursework toward more applied and specialized study, building toward the bachelor qualification awarded on completion at Istanbul Atlas University.