Vocational School of Health Services
Pharmacy Services
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
The Pharmacy Services Program was established in 2021 and continues its activities within the Vocational School of Health Services. The program accepted its first students in the 2021–2022 academic year and had its first graduates in 2023.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Diploma in Pharmacy Services; Title: Pharmacy Services Technician
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Önlisans Derecesi (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 OSYM 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. The 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 will apply. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs at Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement, students from home and abroad 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 Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: To lead the training of qualified pharmacy services technicians who are groundbreaking in education, research, and development, preferred in the health sector, competent in their profession, problem-solving-oriented, value people and human health, have strong communication skills, and aim for continuous self-improvement. Mission: The mission of the Pharmacy Services Program is to provide qualified pharmacy services education at the associate degree level with a curriculum appropriate to the changes in technology and market expectations. Aims/Targets: The aim of this program is to train assistant personnel in the field of health who are educated and have the necessary knowledge and equipment in order to provide a better quality health service to society. Within the scope of the program, gaining professional knowledge theoretically and practically, teaching the use of current information and technologies, applying health procedures for prescription and non-prescription drugs and providing the necessary information about the records that need to be kept, ensuring knowledge about the current system, and developing a rational approach to drug use. It includes the use of information and communication technologies required to exhibit and do all of these. General Information: A pharmacy services technician is a healthcare professional who ensures that prescription drugs are prepared and presented correctly under the supervision of the pharmacist and who assists the pharmacist in providing necessary information about other medical products, keeping pharmacy records, and communicating with patients.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Health professionals who graduate from this department can work as trained assistant intermediate staff in pharmacies, public and private hospitals, pharmaceutical warehouses, medical sector and workplaces in various fields including the pharmaceutical industry.
Access to Further Studies
Program graduates can be placed in relevant 4-year (undergraduate) departments with the External Transfer Exam (DGS) held annually by OSYM. You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from the OSYM 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 exams, quizzes, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grades) 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 and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education 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 grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must also successfully complete his/her internship (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
Head of Pharmacy Services Department and ECTS Coordinator Lecturer Doruk AKDOĞAN doruk.akdogan@nisantasi.edu.tr 02122101010 Maslak Mahallesi, Taşyoncası Sokak, No: 1V and No:1Y Building Code: 34481742, 34398 Sarıyer/Istanbul
Facilities
In order for our students to have the necessary professional knowledge and skills, we provide training on all stages of pharmacy practices in our program curriculum.
Programme outcomes
- He/she can update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally.
- Can use basic theoretical and applied knowledge.
- He/She can act in accordance with social, cultural and legal rights and responsibilities.
- He/she can take part effectively in project studies related to his/her field.
- Can understand the basic professional legal regulations related to the field.
- He/she has a command of the national and international agenda in his/her field and can follow the developments.
- Behave in accordance with quality management and participate in processes.
- Can use basic knowledge and skills related to the field, interpret and evaluate data.
- Have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting data related to the field and announcing the results.
- Have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
- Gains application skills by examining the processes related to the field on site.
- To have the proficiency in using Turkish effectively in written and oral form, as well as to have theoretical and practical knowledge about legal language and legal correspondence.
- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the minimum level of European Computer License Basic required by the field.
- By using a foreign language at least at the general level of European Language Portfolio A2, they can follow the information in their field and communicate with their colleagues.
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.
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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 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 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.
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COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
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Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
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Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
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COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
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Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 12 · 13 · 14 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
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Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
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COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
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Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
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Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
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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.
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Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
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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.
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Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
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