1. General Information

Department of Agricultural Biotechnology MSc Program started its education activities in the Fall term of 2014-2015 academic year. Plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, enzyme and microbial biotechnology are main field of study. Stress tolerance in plants, animal hereditary defects, gene editing, GMO analysis, bee breeding and genetics, entomologic biotechnology and microbial enzyme production by biotechnological methods are main topics for disciplinary and multidisciplinary studies.

2. Name of the qualification

Master of Science (MSc)

 3. Level of qualification

2 (QF-EHEA)

 4. Admission requirements

Actions are taken in accordance with the ESOGÜ Graduate Education Regulations and ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and Implementation Procedures and Principles

5. Recognition of prior learning

Actions are taken in accordance with the relevant articles of the ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and the ESOGU Postgraduate Education Regulation and Implementation Procedures and Principles

6. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The MSc program consists of minimum of seven courses, a seminar course, specialization field courses and a thesis study. According to the ECTS regulations, to graduate from the program, minimum 60 ECTS credits of course work and 60 ECTS credit thesis study must be completed. The letter grade of the courses must be at least CC, and the cumulative grade ponit average (CGPA) must be at least 3.0/4.0.. 

7. Program Profile (Aim)

https://fbe.ogu.edu.tr/Sayfa/Index/409/program-egitim-amaclari

8. Program  Competencies ( Learning Outcomes )

 https://fbe.ogu.edu.tr/Sayfa/Index/151/ogrenme-ciktilari

9. Graduates Employment Opportunities

Graduates could find positions in Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, biotechnology institutes, research institutes, agricultural analysis laboratories, seed and pesticide distributors, greenhouse sector, banks, municipalities, agricultural cooperatives, academician at universities, biotechnology private sector.

 10. Access to further study

(QF-EHEA 3)

 11. Examinations, Measurement and Evaluation

Evaluation and assesment methods for each course are determined  by the course instructor and announced in the beginning of the term. The relevant information is described in the Course Information Form of each course. Grades/success evalutions of courses are conducted according to the ESOGU-GER.

12. Graduation Requirements

The MSc program consists of minimum seven courses, a seminar course, specialization field courses and a thesis study. According to the ECTS regulations, minimum of 60 ECTS credits of course work and 60 ECTS credit  thesis study must be taken.

The MSc program is four semesters and the maximum completion period is six semesters.

To graduate from the program, the student must write their  thesis according to the Thesis Writing Guide determined by the Graduate School and succesfully defend in front of jury.

13. Mode of Study (Full Time, e-Learning )

Full time education.

14. Address and Contact Information ( Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Erasmus Coordinator)

ESOGÜ Ali Numan Kıraç Campus 26480/ESKİŞEHİR

Tel:+902222393750, www.ogu.edu.tr,www.fbe.ogu.edu.tr  https://ziraat.ogu.edu.tr/Sayfa/Index/168/tarimsal-biyoteknoloji-bolumu

15. Department / Program Opportunities

Department of Agricultural Biotechnology MSc Program studies are carried out in molecular plant physiology, molecular genetics, functional genomics, protein analysis, enzyme and microbial biotechnology laboratories. There is a 100 m2-controlled greenhouse for researches. Additionally, graduate students could find scholarship opportunities in projects of department academicians. They could also make use of exchange programmes for abroad research experience

16. Academic Staff

https://ziraat.ogu.edu.tr/en/Sayfa/Index/218/academic-staff