Biotechnology

Basic Information

Program Name: Institute of Graduate Studies and Research/ Biotechnology - English - Master
Language: English
Level of Qualification: Master
Education Duration (Year): 3 Years
Quota Type: -
Head of Graduate Program: Asst. Prof. Dr. Vural YILMAZ
Mode Of Delivery: Full-Time
Qualification Awarded: M.Sc. Biotechnology - English - Master
Program Description: Biotechnology is a scientific field that examines essential biological mechanisms in human, animal and plant cells by utilizing advancements in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, immunology, virology, nanotechnology, bioengineering and neuroscience. In addition, biotechnology aims to develop and use technologies so that cellular biological mechanisms can be altered for the betterment of human life in medicine, health sciences, agriculture, and industry. The aim of the master’s program is; to provide postgraduate students from various life sciences, clinical programs, engineering, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine theoretical and applied knowledge in biotechnology. The program aims to teach students the skills necessary to use biotechnological equipment and to conduct ethical, reproducible and rigorous research. With their theses, students will work to bring innovation to their relevant field and subfields, while developing new scientific methods or applying known methods to a new field.
Recognition Of Prior Learning: Full-time students at Cyprus International University may be exempted from certain courses in accordance with the relevant regulations. The conditions and procedures for exemption from one or more courses based on special student status, horizontal transfer, transfer of credits from a previously completed graduate program, or the results of an exemption examination are determined by the Institute Directorate after obtaining the opinion of the relevant Program Chair. The acceptance of a course submitted for equivalency is decided based on the student's grade, the course content, and the course credits. To be considered equivalent, the course content must correspond to at least 70% (seventy percent) of the content of the equivalent course offered by the University.

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Objectives

Program Educational Objectives

To work effectively as leaders and team members by applying technical expertise, scientific knowledge, and ethical principles in biotechnology.
To plan, conduct, document, and communicate hypothesis-driven and laboratory-based research in biotechnology.
To interpret and critically evaluate bioinformatics and genetic data generated from human research.
To use and apply molecular, cellular, and genetic techniques in biotechnology research for medicine, health sciences, agriculture, and the food industry
To apply knowledge of the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying human diseases in the evaluation of potential treatment approaches
To interpret, synthesize, write, and communicate scientific information for both the scientific community and the general public.
To provide training on the research, development, and production of products for biotechnology-related industrial fields in the public and private sector
To apply ethical principles and professional responsibility in biotechnology research and practice

Program Profile

The Biotechnology Master’s Program at Cyprus International University is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to train well-rounded, technically skilled, ethical, and research-oriented scientists with a strong foundation in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, nanotechnology, bioengineering, and neuroscience. The program provides students from life sciences, clinical sciences, engineering, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine with both theoretical and applied knowledge in biotechnology, while developing their ability to use biotechnological equipment, design and conduct rigorous research, analyze biological and genetic data, and communicate scientific findings effectively. The curriculum is structured as a full-time master’s program with a total of 120 ECTS and 21 local credits. Students complete compulsory courses such as Research Methods, Biotechnology, Biostatistics, Seminar, and Thesis, together with four area elective courses that allow specialization in fields such as cancer biology, neuroscience, reproductive biology, regenerative medicine, environmental biotechnology, bionanotechnology, food biotechnology, and the business of biotechnology. In the first semester, students complete four courses worth 32 ECTS, followed by second-semester coursework and seminar activities worth 28 ECTS, while the thesis component continues through the later stages of the program and carries 60 ECTS upon successful completion. To graduate, students must complete the required core and elective courses, achieve the necessary academic standing, and successfully defend their thesis. Through this structure, the program combines coursework, research training, scientific communication, and thesis-based specialization, preparing graduates for careers in R&D, clinical and medical analysis laboratories, pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, environmental, and biomedical companies, public-sector scientific committees, national and international research projects, academic research positions, and further doctoral studies

Admission and Graduation

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from the biotechnology master's program students are required to make a successful thesis defense after completing two area core compulsory courses and four elective courses, in addition to seminar and research methods. Thus, students will be able to graduate with a total of 120 ECTS, including 21 credits after a successful thesis defense.

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Qualifications

Qualification Requirements And Regulations

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in order to apply for the master's program and must have science-based courses such as biology, chemistry and mathematics in their undergraduate programs.

Specific Admission Requirements

For thesis-based master’s programs, candidates who are citizens of the Republic of Türkiye or dual citizens of the Republic of Türkiye and the TRNC must obtain a minimum standard score of 55 from the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the score type relevant to the program they are applying for.

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Employments and Occupational Profiles

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Students who graduate from the Biotechnology Master's program will be able to take part in various applied fields as they will have theoretical, analytical and technical training. They can take part in R&D activities, join clinics and medical analyses laboratories, pharmaceutical, agricultural, food production, environmental and biomedical companies in the private sector. In the public sector, they can take part in scientific and technical committees including those of the government. After receiving their master's degree, students will also be able to continue their careers at local or international universities. Graduates of this program can take part in national and international science projects and join higher education institutions as academic and/or research staff.

Assessment and Learning

Exams, Assessment and Grading

The measurement and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the “Syllabus” prepared by the relevant faculty member/s and included in the Information package. Regarding exams and course grades, relevant articles of Cyprus International University Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations are applied. Biotechnology master's program students are required to make a successful thesis defense after completing two area core compulsory courses and four elective courses, in addition to seminar and research methods.

Learning Taxonomy

Our program follows the regulations set by the Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council of Northern Cyprus (YÖDAK) and the learning outcomes of each course are designed and monitored using the Structure of the Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy. The scope of learning based on the outlined learning outcomes and their associated workload is indicated by the ECTS credits. ECTS credits represent the workload and describe the learning outcomes of a given course . Our program has a total of 120 ECTS, including 21 credits after a successful thesis defense. This is based on ECTS rules set by the university.

Letter	Coefficient	Interval
A	4	84,5 - 100
A-	3.7	79,5 - 84,49
B+	3.3	74,5 - 79,49
B	3	69,5 - 74,49
B-	2.7	65,5 - 69,49
C+	2.3	62,5 - 65,49
C	2	59,5 - 62,49
C-	1.7	56,5 - 59,49
D+	1.3	53,5 - 56,49
D	1	49,5 - 53,49
D-	0.7	0 - 49,49
F	0	-

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National Qualifications Framework (NQF) & Program Outcomes

National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education In Turkey (NQF-HETR) Qualifications

National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education In Turkey (NQF-HETR) is included in the PDF document.

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) & Program Outcomes

The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and Program Learning Outcomes are included in the PDF document.

Program-Specific Higher Education Qualifications Framework & Program Outcomes

Program-Specific Higher Education Qualifications Framework & Program Outcomes are included in the PDF document.

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Bologna Process Requirements

Members of Unit Quality Commission

Asst. Prof. Deran Erdengiz

Asst. Prof. Vural Yılmaz

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Concentration Areas

Molecular and Cellular Biology
Biochemistry
Genetics
Microbiology
Immunology
Nanotechnology
Neuroscience

Senate Approval Date

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Senate Decision Number

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YÖDAK Approval Date

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YÖK Approval Date

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Education Start Date

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