Biology Master Degree With a Thesis Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramBiology
Program DirectorChairperson: Prof. Naciye Gülkız ŞENLER, Ph.D. ECTS Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Elife Zerrin BAĞCI, Ph.D.
Program TypeMaster Degree With a Thesis Program
Level of Degree EarnedThis is a Second Cycle (Master’s Degree) Programme.
Degree EarnedPost graduate diploma is given to the graduates who successfully complete the post graduate study at the concerning department depending upon the graduate school of natural and applied sciences.
Education TypeTam zamanlı
Registration Acceptance Conditions(1) Candidates who apply for admission to a master programme should hold a valid bachelor’s degree and, except the applicants to the Department of Music, a minimum score of 55 from the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Instead of ALES score, candidates may choose to submit the scores of other internationally accepted examinations whose validity and equivalency are determined by the University Senate. (2) The final admission score is determined as the total sum of %10 of the undergraduate GPA, %50 of ALES score and %40 of the grade received in the entrance examination which is conducted by a jury determined by and representing the Department. The final admission score should be at least 65. The number of accepted students is decided prior to the admission and the successful applicants are shortlisted according to the scores starting with the highest ones.   
Recognition of Prior LearningA student who has successfully completed at least one semester in a comparable master programme at another accredited institution is eligible as a lateral transfer. Lateral transfers are generally admitted after being evaluated on a case by case basis and upon the decision of the administration of the Department and the Graduate School. 
Degree Requirements and Rules to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits.
to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S
to prepare and defend a master's dissertation
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.00/4.00 with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.
Program ProfileBiology is called the “The Science for the 21st Century” and has been developing at a fast pace. Our graduates can contribute to this development and work in many areas including medicine, education, agriculture, forestry, environment, food, industry, biotechnology and biosecurity. The graduates of the department can be employed as biologists in Ministry of Health, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Animal Breeding, Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Forestry and Water Works, Metropolitan Municipality departments (e.g., in research departments on field crops, agricultural pest control, bee production, veterinary control, land and water resources, fishery, biotechnology; and in clinical laboratories, customs departments, wastewater treatment plants, national parks, zoos and in departments for environmental protection in Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning). They can also work in private sector, e.g., in food industry, companies producing laboratory equipments and materials, facilities with biological production, private botanical gardens and pharmaceutical industry and as advisors in environmental projects. They can be employed as researchers in TÜBİTAK and research laboratories in other institutions. Furthermore, they may become academicians after they complete their postgraduate studies.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesThe graduates of the department can be employed as biologists in Ministry of Health, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Animal Breeding, Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Forestry and Water Works, Metropolitan Municipality departments (e.g., in research departments for field crops, agricultural pest control, bee production, veterinary control, land and water resources, fishery, clinical laboratories, customs departments, wastewater treatment plants, national parks, zoos and in departments for environmental protection in Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning). They can also work in private sector, e.g., in food industry, companies producing laboratory equipments and materials, facilities with biological production, private botanical gardens and pharmaceutical industry and as advisors in environmental projects. They can be employed as researchers in TÜBİTAK and research laboratories in other institutions. Furthermore, they may become an academician after they complete their postgraduate studies.
Access To Upper DegreeUpon successful completion of their master programme, the students are encouraged to embark on further academic studies on the graduate level (doctoral programme) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam, possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language, and being successful in the entrance examination.
Exams, Assessment and Grading

For a student to have successfully completed the master programme, the GPA should be at least 65.

Grades

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

 

Grade

Letter Grade

Local Grade

Status

90-100

AA

4.00

Pass

85-89

BA

3.50

Pass

80-84

BB

3.00

Pass

75-79

CB

2.50

Pass

65-74

CC

2.00

Pass

0-64

FF

0

Fail

 

Graduation RequirementsRequirements for graduation are as stated in “Principles Regarding the Post graduate Degree” part.
Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*:

 

TEACHING METHODS*

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

MEANS

Course

Listening and interpretation

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Discussion Course

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Special Support / Structural Examples

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Playing a Role / Drama

Special skills planned beforehand

Standard classroom technologies, special equipment

Problem Solving

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Case Study

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Brainstorming

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Small Group Discussion

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Presentation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Simulation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Seminar

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Group Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work

 

Field / Land Study

Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Laboratory

Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work

Special equipment

Homework

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics

Internet database, library database, e-mail

Oral Exam

 

 

Survey and Questionnaire Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Panel

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Guest Speaker

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Student Club Activity / Projects

Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

 

 

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course. 

 

Program Outcomes

1-Students will be able to acquire a solid base of knowledge in their field, and to contribute to the economic development of our country by using that knowledge in interdisciplinary studies.
2-Students will be able to develop skills in the use of mainly computers, and information and communication techniques.
3-Students will be able to develop new strategic approaches and to produce a solution by taking initiative in unexpected complex situations which they may experience during their scientific researches.
4-Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to evaluate the data which they obtained from the experiments they carried out, and then communicate those data to others, orally, in writing and visually
5-Students will be able to decide on their field of interest in Biology, to determine a problem in this field, and to select the appropriate method(s) among the present techniques or to design a novel method in order to solve that problem.
6-Students will be individuals who demonstrate knowledge of the role of Biology in society, and abide by the established professional and scientific ethics.
7-Students will be able to demonstrate English language proficiency adequate for keeping up with the advanced technology and information, for communicating with their foreign colleagues, and for critically reading and discussing primary literature.

Curriculum

Biology


Course

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics 3 0 5
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
Elective 2025-2026 Güz Dönemi Biyoloji Seçmeli Dersler() 45
LÜ-B-44 Advanced Molecular Genetics 3 0 5
LÜ-B-42 Bacterial Genetics 3 0 5
LÜ-B-43 Bioremediation 3 0 5
LÜ-B-31 Ciliate Biology 3 0 5
LÜ-B-29 Conservation Biology 3 0 5
LÜ-B-12 Current Methods in Molecular Biolgy 2 2 5
LÜ-B-39 Ecology of Protozoa 3 0 5
LÜ-B-41 Forensic Botany 3 0 5
LÜ-B-05 Histophysiology 3 0 5
LÜ-B-08 Production of Medically Important Arthropods under Laboratory Conditions 1 4 5
LÜ-B-32 Prozotoans in Water Industry 3 0 5
LÜ-B-03 Selected Topics in Cell Biology I 3 0 5
LÜ-B-10 Sequence-Structure-Dynamics-Function Relationships of Biomolecules 3 0 5
LÜ-B-26 Species and Speciation 3 0 5
LÜ-B-27 Taxonomıc End Zoologıcal Nomenclature 3 0 5
LÜ-B-28 Taxonomic Terminology in Botanics 3 0 5
LÜ-B-34 Vector Competence in Medically İmportant Arthropods and Determination Methods of This Competency 1 4 5
Total ECTS: 60

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-02 MSc. Seminar 0 2 5
LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics 3 0 5
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
Elective 2025-2026 Bahar Dönemi Biyoloji Seçmeli Dersler() 45
LÜ-B-15 Advanced Cell Biology 3 0 5
LÜ-B-44 Advanced Molecular Genetics 3 0 5
LÜ-B-42 Bacterial Genetics 3 0 5
LÜ-B-43 Bioremediation 3 0 5
LÜ-B-31 Ciliate Biology 3 0 5
LÜ-B-29 Conservation Biology 3 0 5
LÜ-B-12 Current Methods in Molecular Biolgy 2 2 5
LÜ-B-40 Digital Photography in Biology 1 4 5
LÜ-B-39 Ecology of Protozoa 3 0 5
LÜ-B-20 Herbarium Techniques 2 2 5
LÜ-B-07 Laboratory Detection and Identifıcation of Medically Important Protozoa 1 4 5
LÜ-B-30 Plant Diversity in Turkey 3 0 5
LÜ-B-32 Prozotoans in Water Industry 3 0 5
LÜ-B-28 Taxonomic Terminology in Botanics 3 0 5
LÜ-B-34 Vector Competence in Medically İmportant Arthropods and Determination Methods of This Competency 1 4 5
Total ECTS: 65
Total ECTS(Year): 125
Thesis

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
LÜ TEZ Thesis 0 0 20
Total ECTS: 30

2025-2026 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
LÜ TEZ Thesis 0 0 20
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60