Program Objectives:

The most important aim goal of bioinformatics is to understand the complex systems of living organisms using mathemical and numerical computational methods, which will ultimately help to find treatment methodscures to diseases and increaseing the quality of life. Its most important tool is computer technology and because since computer technology is progressing so fast the emergence of bioinformatics is becomes inevitable. Especially, in order tTo analyze the transcribed DNA sequences in the human genome, statistical methods are required as well as computer technology.

Graduates of this program will be able to use the latest computer technology in order to solve a problem about a biological system and mathematical thinking ability.  Also, s/he will be able to come up with practical solutions and try to seek simpler ways to express complex systems like a scientist. S/he will be an indispensible employee to health industry and drug companies. Bioinformatics is the science of the 21st century as it is one of the areas that receive most investments in the world and especially in the United States.

General Information:

• The language of education is English.
• There are both required and elective courses in the master program, all of the courses 3 credits.
• To complete the master program with thesis, a student is required to complete required credits, plus seminar course without credit and acceptance of the master thesis. Thesis is without credit.
• Elective courses that are opened may be different in different semesters due to resources that are available.
• With the approval of the program coordinator, maximum two courses may be taken from other universities’ similar master programs. The credits of these courses are accepted as KHU master program’s credits.
• Classes are generally between 17.00 and 20.00 in weekdays at the main campus of Kadir Has University in Cibali. There may be courses during weekends.

Scholarship:

Master students can benefit from A and B type scholarships. A type scholarship includes tuition waiver, and financial support; B type scholarship includes partial tuition waiver . Detailed information can be found in “Prospective Students” link.

Application Deadlines:

The program will follow Kadir Has University's academic calendar.

For More Information:

Prof. Kemal YELEKÇİ (+90-212) 533 65 32 Extension: 1332 / yelekci@khas.edu.tr

Ass. Prof. Demet Akten Akdoğan (+90-212) 533 65z32 Extension: 1350 / demet.akten@khas.edu.tr