Biology

Qualification Awarded

Master's degree in Biology

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Using theoretical biology knowledge.
• Using ecological and environmental knowledge.
• Fulfilling the application of laboratory practice.
• Detecting, investigating and reporting the effects in areas protection required or began to deteriorate.
• Using knowledge of biotechnology.
• Using the knowledge of biomedical studies.
• Making evaluation of environmental impacts.
• Using the knowledge of decreasing wastes.
• Using and practices systematical knowledge.
• Using anatomical knowledge.
• Using Molecular Biology and Genetics knowledge.
• Using mathematical techniques to solve biological problems.
• Being able to define and apply the concepts in microbiology.
• Using Advanced Botanical Knowledge
• Using Advanced Zoology Knowledge
• Using Advanced Hydrobiology Knowledge
• Using Advanced Molecular Biology Knowledge
• Using Plant Biotechnology Knowledge
• Using Advanced Ecology Knowledge
• Using Advanced Systematic Botany Knowledge
• Using Animal Biotechnology Knowledge
• Using Advanced Microbiology Knowledge
• Using Advanced Biochemical Knowledge
• Using Advanced Systematic Zoology Knowledge
• Using Advanced Biophysics Knowledge
• Using Advanced Genetic Knowledge
• Using Advanced Cytology Knowledge
• Using Advanced Molecular Biotechnology Knowledge
• Using The Methods of Data Analysis in Researchs

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Halim Aytekin ERGÜL | Halim Aytekin ERGÜL

ECTS Departmental Coordinator: Associate Prof. Dr. Yonca YÜZÜGÜLLÜ KARAKUŞ | Yonca YÜZÜGÜLLÜ KARAKUŞ