Department Introduction

The Mersin University Department of Biotechnology is an education and research unit that aims to develop innovative solutions in fields such as health, agriculture, environment, and industry by utilizing the scientific principles of biological systems and living organisms. The main goal of the department is to train qualified specialists for both academic and industrial sectors by teaching students the molecular, cellular, and applied aspects of biotechnology.

Biotechnology is multidisciplinary by nature. It encompasses basic sciences like physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as medicine, engineering, and computer science. Therefore, the education provided in the department is directed towards developing competencies in application and analysis, in addition to theoretical knowledge. Students are encouraged to understand biomolecular processes and to use these processes to develop new products, drugs, biomaterials, and agricultural solutions.

The facilities within the department—the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Research Laboratory, the Plant Genomics Research Laboratory, the Bioinformatics and Metagenomic Analysis Laboratory, and the Ancient DNA Research Laboratory—enable students to actively participate in research-based education. Projects conducted in these laboratories cover current topics such as genetic engineering, plant biotechnology, microbial biotechnology, metagenomics, and ancient DNA analysis.

The academic staff consists of expert faculty members from various disciplines. This diversity provides students with an interdisciplinary perspective and allows them to specialize in different application areas of biotechnology. The department also encourages students to gain global scientific experience by offering international research and education opportunities through the Erasmus+ program.

The Mersin University Department of Biotechnology aims to contribute to Turkey's development in the field of biotechnology with an understanding of education and research that responds to regional needs while adhering to universal scientific standards.