Vocational School of Health Services
Digital Health Systems Technology
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Digital Health Systems Technician training began in the 2025–2026 academic year and continues under the auspices of the Vocational School of Health Services.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Degree in Digital Health Systems Technology Diploma Title: Digital Health Systems Technician
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate degree (EQF-LLL 5. Düzey)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. A student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer by Branch Exchange Students: From domestic and abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the University and the framework of which is determined by an agreement. Incoming students can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the directive:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirementss and Regulations are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: To lead the way in training qualified digital health systems technicians who are preferred in our country and the international healthcare sector, competent in their profession, solution-oriented, value people and human health, have strong communication skills, and aim to continuously improve themselves. The mission of the digital health systems technician program is to train digital health systems technicians with comprehensive knowledge and skills in areas such as health information systems management, software installation and testing processes, database design, and hospital automation systems. Its objective is to train digital health systems technicians who establish, manage, and maintain the digital infrastructure by utilizing information and communication technologies in healthcare services. General Information: A Digital Health Systems Technician is technical personnel in the field of health informatics responsible for the installation, management, and sustainability of information systems and digital technologies used in healthcare institutions.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Digital Health Systems Technician Program can work in hospitals and healthcare institutions, medical device manufacturing and sales companies, laboratories and imaging centers, public institutions and organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Health, calibration and technical service centers, R&D and production support units, home healthcare services, and medical drug manufacturing and distribution companies, in line with the effective use of digital health technologies. Graduates are trained to manage the digital infrastructure of healthcare services and provide technical support in the field of health informatics.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by ÖSYM. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must attend at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education-Training and Examination Directive nisantasi.edu.tr/Images/Yonergeler/nisantasi-universitesi-yabanci-diller-bolumu-egitim-ogretim-ve-sinav-yonergesi-1692554390.pdf Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education-Training and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted GPA at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must also successfully complete the internship or graduation project (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Mehmet Alperen BOZKURT E-mail: mehmetalperen.bozkurt@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V ve No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Graduates can work in hospitals and healthcare institutions, medical device manufacturing and sales companies, laboratories and imaging centers, public institutions and organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Health, calibration and technical service centers, R&D and production support units, home healthcare services, and medical drug manufacturing and distribution companies.
Programme outcomes
- Basic Health Knowledge: Ability to apply fundamental concepts of health sciences, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology in digital health practices
- Use of Information Technologies: Ability to effectively use software, hardware, databases, and network systems applied in health informatics.
- Medical Devices and Systems: Understanding the integration of medical devices with digital systems and managing their basic maintenance/operation processes.
- Data Management: Collecting, storing, securing, and analyzing electronic health records (EHR), clinical databases, and digital health data.
- Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms in Health: Understanding basic algorithms and artificial intelligence applications in health data and applying them to solve sample problems.
- Patient Safety and Ethics: Applying ethical principles, patient privacy, and data confidentiality within digital health systems.
- Communication Skills: Establishing effective communication with healthcare staff, engineers, and software specialists, and contributing to multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Producing solutions to technical and clinical problems in digital health systems and developing alternative methods when necessary.
- Lifelong Learning: Following current developments in digital health technologies and maintaining professional development.
- Project and Application Competence: Ability to develop, implement, report, and present small-scale projects in the field of digital health.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 8 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 5 · 8 · 10 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 7 · 10 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 7 · 8 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes7 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes7 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 5 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes6 · 7 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10