Molecular Biology and Genetics PhD Program Applications and Fees

The application requirements, enrollment capacity, application timeline, and other necessary information for the English-language Molecular Biology (Ph.D.) program at Üsküdar University are listed below.

Capacity

ALES and GPA Requirements

     
Applicants wishing to apply for a Ph.D. program must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Applicants applying to a Ph.D. program with an undergraduate degree must have an ALES score of at least 80.

Program Requirement (Completed or to Be Completed)
Computer Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Pharmacy, Environmental Biotechnology, Genetics and Bioengineering, Food Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, Bioinformatics and Genetics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical-Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Molecular Biology-Genetics and Biotechnology, Molecular Biotechnology, Polymer Science and Technology, Medical Biological Sciences, Medicine, and Biomedical Engineering.

English Proficiency
English proficiency is not required for application. Doctoral candidates who are admitted must submit a valid English language proficiency certificate at the time of final registration.

Accepted English Language Test Scores
OTE 111
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) 67
TOEFL IBT (after January 26, 2026) 4
TOEFL IBT (before January 26, 2026) 78
YDS Language Exam Score 65
YÖK Language Exam 65
e-TEP 50

Required Application Documents
1. [Required] ALES or GRE Certificate
2. [Required] Undergraduate Transcript
3. [Required] Graduate Transcript
4. [Required] Resume
5. [Optional] Any other documents deemed necessary
6. [Optional] English Language Proficiency Certificate
7. [Required] Statement of Purpose
8. [Required] At least 2 Letters of Recommendation (One of the letters of recommendation must be academic.)