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Language
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English
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Program Time (Year)
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4
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Max.Program Time (Year)
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7
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Program Quota
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Internships Status
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Have
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PROG. Director
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Associate Prof.Dr. AYSUN ADAN
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History
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG) at Abdullah Gül University (AGU), under the Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, began its activities in 2012 and admitted its first students in the 2015–2016 academic year. Since then, it has achieved significant success by becoming one of the leading Molecular Biology and Genetics departments in Türkiye.
The program initially started with a quota of 15 students. According to the 2016 university entrance placement results, AGU MBG ranked among the top programs within both public and private universities, marking a strong start to its academic activities. The department graduated its first students in 2021.
For the last three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025), AGU MBG graduates have ranked first in Türkiye in the graduate satisfaction survey conducted by UniAr (Research on Popular Undergraduate Programs), which includes graduates from all Molecular Biology and Genetics programs across the country.
The department consists of three academic units: the Department of Molecular Biology, the Department of Genetics, and the Department of Biochemistry. Currently, the department has 2 Associate Professors, 5 Assistant Professors (PhD), 1 Lecturer (PhD), and 6 research assistants.
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Qualification Awarded
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Undergraduate / Molecular Biology and Genetics
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Admission Requirements
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High school diploma; placement through the National Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS); successful completion of the Abdullah Gül University English Preparatory Program Proficiency Examination or obtaining the required English language score from TOEFL. For international students, fulfillment of the admission requirements announced by the university.
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Higher Grade Transition
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Graduates may apply to second cycle (Level 7 or Level 8) degree programs.
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Graduation Requirements
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Graduating students are required to successfully complete all courses in the program curriculum (240 ECTS) within 8 semesters and obtain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00. All courses in the curriculum must be completed with a minimum grade of D or S (AGU Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations). In addition, students are required to complete at least one mandatory internship.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates
This interdisciplinary approach enables graduates to work in fields such as basic biology, medicine, the food industry, and pharmacy. They may also pursue postgraduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels.
Graduates of the program can be employed in both public and private sectors. These institutions and organizations include pharmaceutical companies and institutions engaged in biotechnological research and production, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Ministry of Agriculture, in vitro fertilization (IVF) centers, hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, hygiene schools, forensic medicine institutions, TÜBİTAK, private research centers, and technoparks.
A significant number of graduates of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics continue their academic and postdoctoral studies, pursue academic careers, and work as academic staff in both national and international universities. Since the language of instruction is English, our graduates are also able to work abroad, including in companies in the United States and European Union countries.
Depending on their institutions and areas of specialization, our graduates can work in various sectors such as research and development (R&D) and project design.
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Assessment and Grading
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The course grade is given in accordance with the rules of Abdullah Gül University Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations.
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https://sis.agu.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/progAbout.aspx?lang=en&curSunit=1401
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