Vocational School
Dialysis (in English)
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
Dialysis(Eng) Program started its education activities in 2016-2017 academic year under the name of Dialysis (Eng) Program of Nişantaşı Vocational School (MYO). The duration of the program in which Dialysis(Eng) education is given is 2 years, consisting of 4 semesters.
Qualification Awarded
After fulfilling all the requirements and graduation requirements of the education program, students graduate with an associate degree in "Dialysis".
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Short Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
The student who wants to enroll in the program must complete the processes determined by ÖSYM within the framework of the relevant legislation / have passed the exams. A student who has started his education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for undergraduate transfer. The admission of students is examined before the semester begins, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Nişantaşı University students may be exempted from certain courses within the framework of certain regulations. If the content of a course taken at another Higher Education Institution is in accordance with the content of the course given at Nişantaşı University and is approved by the relevant Vocational School Directorate, the student may be exempted from this course.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to gain proficiency in this field by graduating from the Dialysis (Eng) associate degree program: Achieving all 120 ECTS courses in the course plan must be at least 1.80 for each semester over 4.00 and the GPA must be 2.00. For detailed information, see "Nişantaşı University Associate Degree - Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations".
Profile of The Programme
Dialysis (Eng) program operating under Nişantaşı University Vocational School; It is designed entirely to train the basic element demanded by the sector. In the process of developing the curriculum, the support of sector representatives has been received to a large extent by adhering to the legislation. In this direction, by focusing on applied education, the infrastructure of the easy and good employment of our graduates has been tried to be prepared.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Dialysis program graduates can be employed as Dialysis Technicians in dialysis clinics and dialysis centers of private and public hospitals.
Access to Further Studies
Turkey is the national DGS successful candidates in the examination, can enroll in an undergraduate program in the field by ÖSYM. Foreign candidates can apply to undergraduate programs in the relevant field.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to enter the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. as midterm grade can also be taken into consideration) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students who get one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) from a course are considered successful in that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditionally successful grades. In order for a student to be successful in a course in which he / she received a DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80.
Graduation Requirements
In order for the students to obtain the right to graduate, they must have successfully completed all of the courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS). However, for each semester, the semester weighted grade point average must be at least 1.80 out of 4.00 and the cumulative grade point average at the graduation stage must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. In addition, the student must have successfully completed the internship or graduation project for graduation.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Neotech Kampüsü Maslak Mah., 1453 Söğütözü Sokak Ağaoğlu Maslak 1453 No:20, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
The courses in the dialysis program are taught practically in Dialysis laboratories.
Programme outcomes
- To have sufficient knowledge about the field and to use the theoretical knowledge in place
- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to identify and analyze data, to develop evidence-based solution proposals using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field
- To be able to design using the professional environment and tools related to the field, to have the ability of plan and project implementation
- To learn the spelling, the reading and the meaning of the basic elements of terminology used as the language of medical communication in communication with both their colleagues and other health care providers
- To take responsibilities by taking team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications
- To be able to determine and meet the learning needs of evaluating the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach
- To study at the same level of advanced education or at the same level of profession
- To have life-long learning awareness
- To be able to communicate thoughts and ideas through the oral and written communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills that are related to the field
- To use a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2, to be able to follow the information in its field and communicate with colleagues
- To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at European Computer Usage License Basic level required by the field
- Having social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to the field and announcing the results
- To have knowledge about Ataturk’s principles and reforms and adopts the basic values of the Republic.
- To be able to use Turkish language effectively in written and verbal form and to have theoretical and practical knowledge about legal language and legal correspondence.
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 · 4 · 6 · 14
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 · 6 · 8 · 14 - 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 · 5 · 6
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 6 · 12 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 12 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 11
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 · 4 · 6 - 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 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes6
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 outcomes4 · 9 · 14 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 14 - 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 outcomes10 · 11 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes11
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 outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 6 · 12 - 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 outcomes6 · 12