Academic Catalog

GRADUATE PROGRAM(S) OF BIOCHEMISTRY

M.S. with thesis in Biochemistry

M.S. Program through courses and thesis aims to provide advanced level of knowledge in the field as well as tools and techniques of research with their implementation within the context of a comprehensive thesis.
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
BIOL558 BIOETHICS AND RESEARCH METHODS 0 0 2 10.0
BCH500 M.S. THESIS 0 0 0 50.0
BCH591 SEMINAR IN BIOCHEMISTRY 0 0 2 10.0
7 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Biochemistry.
Total minimum credit: 21

Ph.D. in Biochemistry

The program through doctoral dissertation aided by courses aims to provide maturity in thr knowledge as well as to advance it beyond the level already known. The ability to conduct independent research, the creativity in the tools and techniques of research, ability for formulating steps to reach new synthesis are the main objectives.
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
BIOL503 INTERMEDIARY METABOL. AND ITS REGULATION 3 3 0 8.0
BCH600 PH.D. THESIS 0 0 0 130.0
BCH691 SEMINAR FOR PH.D. STUDENTS 0 0 2 10.0
6 elective course(s) approved by the Department of Biochemistry.
Total minimum credit: 21