Vocational School of Health Services
Opticianry (Evening Education)
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
Nişantaşı University was established in 2009 as "Nişantaşı Vocational School". The opticianry program started its educational activities in 2013-2014 academic year under the name of health services at Nişantaşı Vocational School (MYO). The optician's program 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 "opticinary"
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Short Cycle
Specific Admission Requirements
The student who wants to enroll in the department must have completed the processes / passed the exams determined by the ÖSYM within the framework of the academic and legal legislation of the university. Test type is TYT. A student who has started his / her education in a domestic or foreign equivalent program can apply for undergraduate transfer. The admission of students is examined before the semester starts, 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 offered in the department.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
The process of recognizing previous learning in the Turkish higher education system is at an early stage.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
There are no special conditions to enroll in associate degree programs.
Profile of The Programme
The aim of the opticianry program; To train the main staff to work in opticians. Having the ability to use English, basic optician knowledge, know and apply the operation of optician-related systems, use optician software package programs, know eye and human anatomy, know and use optical instruments, can make frame and glass selection and assembly in accordance with their data. is capable of making cost calculations and business programs of the enterprise, marketing the product, having general public health knowledge, being entrepreneurial and self-renewing, adopting a total quality philosophy and supporting the relevant corporate processes, knowing the environmental, social and ethical problems and responsibilities related to the profession, to train technical personnel who observe the relevant health and safety measures. Education language is Turkish.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Students who graduate from the Opticianry Program can open an optical institution of their own, or be employed as a responsible manager in an optical institution in line with the qualifications they have earned.
Access to Further Studies
It can transfer with DGS in line with the relevant legislation of YÖK. Those who successfully complete this associate degree program can be placed in the physics undergraduate program if they are successful with the DGS opened by ÖSYM.
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 has DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.
Graduation Requirements
In order for the students to obtain the right to graduate, they must successfully complete 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 over 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
Maslak Mah., 1453 Söğütözü Sokak Ağaoğlu Maslak 1453 No:20, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul gulnur.ozdemir@nisantasi.edu.tr 02122101010
Facilities
Optician practices can be performed in the laboratory environment. By gaining theoretical and practical knowledge about the devices used, they have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the optical industry and get to know the sector closely. Students who graduate from the Opticianry Program can open an optical institution of their own, or be employed as a responsible manager in an optical institution in line with the qualifications they have earned.
Programme outcomes
- Professionally evaluates and applies the knowledge gained from basic theory and applied courses supported by lecture notes, application tools and visual and objective sources in the field of opticians.
- In addition to the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of opticianism, as a result of the application processes carried out in private and public institutions, he/she gains the ability to apply by using the machinery and equipment related to his/her field on-site, detects the problem when encountering an unexpected situation and gains the ability to solve problems when necessary.
- As an individual working in the field of opticianism, she/he acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and regulations regarding her duties and responsibilities, and abides by ethical values with the awareness of the responsibility of teamwork.
- Updating knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of opticians with the awareness of lifelong learning and participating in the programs necessary to develop herself/himself personally and professionally, vocational in-service training activities and other studies
- Using her/his basic knowledge in the field of opticians, she/he interprets and evaluates data, recognizes and analyzes problems, develops solutions, and carries out a given task independently.
- Gains the ability to understand, explain and use the subjects of eye anatomy, visual optics and refraction, eye diseases and treatments, the use of optical instruments and contact lenses.
- Gains the ability to effectively use basic computer programs related to opticianism by determining the techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications.
- Have the ability to use the necessary equipment, machinery and equipment for the preparation of glasses and the necessary technical equipment for this. It provides the selection of basic vision devices (glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices) according to the prescription, preparation for the user and personal adaptation. Knows, prices and sells eyeglass lenses, frames and other international standards.
- Explain the function of glasses in correcting myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
- Have adequate infrastructure in health quality, brand marketing strategies, optician business and the subjects required by the field.
- Understands the importance of communication and communicates effectively
- Gains necessary knowledge and experience in occupational safety
- To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 level of European Language Portfolio
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 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 12
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 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 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 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes3 · 5 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes3 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes4
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 outcomes1 · 2 · 7 · 8 · 9 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 4 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13
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 outcomes2 · 3 · 9 · 11 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes2 · 8 · 11 - 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 outcomes13 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes7
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 outcomes3 - 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 · 12