Overview

Key facts

Sabanci University's Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering degree offers a curriculum designed to encompass three areas of biological sciences: plant biology, bioinformatics and molecular and cellular biology. Our laboratories have modern infrastructure and cutting-edge research equipment. We are engaged in research and development projects and collaborate with researchers around the world.

Research Areas

Bioengineering

Bioinformatics

Computational Biology

Gene Regulation in Cancer

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Plant Molecular Biology and Genetics

Plant Nutrition and Physiology

Protein Biochemistry & Stability; Targeted Therapies

Signal transduction and Gene Expression

Structural and Computational Biology

Structure-Function Investigations of Bio-macromolecules

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Research Assistantship

Graduate Seminar

Academic Practices and Development

Scientific and Technical Communication

Immunology Batu Erman

Agricultural Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

328 ECTS

258 ECTS (holders of a Masters qualification) and 328 ECTS ( holders of a Bachelor qualification)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 4 other PhDs in Biology in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

153 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form
Official Transcript: Candidates applying to a PhD program with an undergraduate degree must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00. Graduates of universities that use a different grading system are required to submit an official explanation or a conversion table as appropriate. There is no such requirement for candidates applying with a master’s degree.
Two recommendation letters: Candidates are required to provide contact details for two people who will write recommendation letters.
One passport-sized photo: Candidates must upload a passport-sized photo to the online system.

Statement of Purpose: Candidates must submit a statement, written in English, explaining their intent in applying to the program.

Sample work

Providing an English proficiency exam score is not mandatory.

Graduate Education Entrance Examination scores

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

PhD students receive a full-tuition waiver scholarship with additional benefits if applicable.

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