Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Bioengineering (PhD)

Duration 5 Years
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About the Program

The Ph.D. in Bioengineering program prepares students to become leading researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. The program provides knowledge breadth in engineering and the biological sciences as well as student’s personal area of interest. Program aims to educate academics who will be able to contribute to the national and international projects related to bioengineering.

Scientists of bioengineering have made countless revolutionary advances that have changed the way people live. Now, it is time to combine engineering principles with biology. Research in bioengineering will strengthen our understanding of the basic principles of biological and environmental systems, create novel solutions to today's health and environmental problems, and open new pathways for technological innovation.

Education Opportunities

By learning to advance through both engineering and biological knowledge, it is anticipated that the graduates will be well-prepared for leadership careers in academia and industry related to biotechnology, medicine, and other emerging fields based on biological technology. The curriculum consists of technical elective courses, a seminar and a thesis. These courses are chosen by the students in consultation with their course advisors and can be selected from the offered Ph.D. courses on bioprocess engineering, nanotechnology, biological materials, drug delivery systems, cancer biology and biotechnology. Research methods course is offered to the students in order to improve their research knowledge and skills. A supervisor who is expert in their field is assigned for each student to assisting the student in preparing the seminar and to design an action plan of a study so that a comprehensive degree program is offered with a focus on a particular bioengineering area. Students carry out their experiments in modern laboratories equipped with high-technology tools and equipment.

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Career Areas

The Ph.D. program is ideal for professionals seeking greater depth in several areas of bioengineering who wish to enhance their foundation for being a researcher, lecturer or manager in designing biological technologies and in other fields related to bioengineering..

Biotechnology Research Center (BRC) was established to develop international projects and accelerate research and development facilities in our country. The activities of this center are in the fields of cancer biology, microbiology and environmental sciences. BRC carries out projects with international partners such as Imperial College and University of Oxford. Bioengineering Ph.D. students will be supported to take part in these projects and improve themselves. By this way, they would be highly experienced scientists and would also help our society in the fields of cancer, microbiology and environment.

Contact

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester
SEMINAR

Course code

BIOE690

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0

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ELECTIVE

Course code

BIOE6X1

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

ELECTIVE

Course code

BIOE6X2

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

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ELECTIVE

Course code

BIOE6X3

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

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ELECTIVE

Course code

BIOE6X4

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

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Second Semester
THESIS

Course code

BIOE600

Credit

0

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QUALIFICATION EXAM

Course code

BIOE650

Credit

0

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0

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0

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ELECTIVE

Course code

BIOE6X5

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

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0

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ELECTIVE

Course code

BIOE6X6

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

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Philosophy of Science

Course code

PHIL601

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

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8
This course will follow three main paths: Firstly it will introduce philosophy to doctoral students. The meaning of philosophy, its scope, its sub-branches and its different schools will be the subject topic of the first weeks. Then the course will focus on the relation of philosophy with the sources of knowledge and different sciences. Here, Rationalism, Empiricism and Intuitionism will be covered during the following weeks. In the remaining weeks the course will concentrate on philosophy of science and scientific ethics. Logical positivism, paradigm changes, falsificationism, the questions of “what is science”, “what is pseudo-science?”, “what is the relation between theory and reality?” are amongst topics that will be covered. Finally, the course will concentrate on ethical theories and will particularly cover scientific ethics.

Elective Courses

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
  • Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

International Applicants- Required documents:

  • A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
  • Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
  • CV
  • Ph.D. research proposal
  • Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

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Fee pe​r course     € 650,00
Fee for thesis (4 Semesters)     € 2.600,00
Fee for seminar     € 200,00 
Scientific Foundation per course     € 150,00
Annual Registration Fee € 295,00
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There will be an additional bench fee of €480 (exc. VAT) for this program for the usage of test kits.