Bachelor in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Molecular Biology and Genetics studies life processes at the level of cells, molecules, and genes, examining how genetic information is stored, expressed, and passed between generations. Core coursework typically covers cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology techniques, microbiology, and bioinformatics, together with foundational subjects in chemistry, mathematics, and general biology. Laboratory work is central to the field, with students trained in techniques such as DNA extraction and analysis, gene cloning, cell culture, and protein analysis, using equipment and protocols common to research and biotechnology settings. Students learn how genetic and molecular mechanisms underlie processes ranging from normal development to disease, and how modern biotechnology tools are used to study and manipulate biological systems. Research projects are a common feature of programs in this field, giving students hands-on experience designing experiments and interpreting laboratory results under faculty supervision. Graduates typically pursue careers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, research laboratories, diagnostic and clinical laboratories, or continue into graduate study toward research or academic careers in the life sciences. This bachelor's program is delivered in English over 4 years at Üsküdar University, located in İstanbul, Turkey. English-medium instruction gives students direct access to the scientific literature in molecular biology and genetics, most of which is published in English, and prepares graduates for research or further study in international settings. Over the four years, the program builds from chemistry and biology fundamentals toward specialized molecular and genetic coursework paired with laboratory research training.