DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (ENGLISH)
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 42,44,52,62,72,85

Facilities

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics comprises a team of full-time and part-time faculty members, researchers, and graduate students engaged in interdisciplinary research spanning cell biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and biomedical sciences. The department follows a shared-laboratory policy that encourages collaboration among academic staff and supports interdepartmental and cross-group research projects. Researchers have access to general laboratory spaces for molecular biology and biochemistry studies, as well as dedicated tissue culture facilities for cellular and molecular experiments. The department actively promotes national and international research collaborations and participates in projects funded by TÜBİTAK, university research grants, and other institutional programs. Laboratory Infrastructure and Equipment The department’s laboratory infrastructure is designed to support a wide range of experimental work in molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The core laboratory is equipped with essential and advanced instruments for molecular cloning, protein and nucleic acid analysis, cell culture, and biochemical applications. Molecular biology studies utilize centrifuges, PCR and real-time PCR systems, UV transilluminators, and -80°C freezers. Cell culture experiments are supported by Class II laminar flow cabinets and CO₂ incubators, while microscopy work is facilitated by both light and fluorescence microscopes. In addition, shared core equipment includes spectrophotometers, Western blot systems, horizontal and vertical electrophoresis units, gel documentation systems, homogenizers, and microbiological colony counters. Supporting devices such as analytical balances, micropipette sets, pH meters, water baths, vortex mixers, dry heat sterilizers, and autoclaves ensure that all experimental procedures are conducted safely and efficiently. This infrastructure enables researchers to carry out both independent and collaborative multidisciplinary projects, fostering inter-laboratory cooperation and facilitating the production of high-quality experimental data.